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EDUCATIONAL COMPONENT: CAREER / TECHNICAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS OR OTHER VOCATIONAL TRAINING Description of the component. Provide a summary of the activities and services. This component provides training in a workforce-based, high-wage/high demand skill or trade that will improve employability of participants and allow the participant to move directly into employment or will provide skill enhancement to increase employment advancement opportunities. Indicate the Target Population this component will serve. Select all that apply. ABAWDs Homeless Returning citizens (aka: ex-offenders) Single parents Students Those that reside in rural areas Underemployed Veterans Describe the criteria for participation. Include the skills, knowledge, or experience necessary for participation in the component. For example, literacy or numeracy levels, recent labor market attachment, computer literacy, etc. Assignments to Educational or Vocational Training programs are usually determined based on the results of the initial or ongoing assessments. If it is determined, during the Assessment, that the participant has the basic educational skill level required for enrolling in a technical training program, a referral will then be made to the institution of higher learning for further assessments. If it is determined that the participant would then be a good candidate for vocational training, the Plan of Participation will be updated to reflect assignment to Vocational Training. Technical education opportunities are available to all participants who have demonstrated desire and skill competency to complete an educational component. 1/29/26, 10:25 AM State Plan VA FY26 - Original Submission https://dam-fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/microsite/snapet-vafy26stateplan//index.html 63/86