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Karimah Edwards Sinor Planner, Rutland Regional Planning Commission current programs, initiatives, and ongoing needs. Attendees included: Vermont Works for Women Vermont Department of Labor (VDOL) Southern Vermont Health Education Center HireAbility VT Pultney High School Employers present were: Amina GE Aerospace Rutland Regional Planning Commission Discussion Highlights: Program Presentations: Each attendee shared insights into their current programs and initiatives, providing an overview of efforts to enhance workforce development and address community needs. Identified Needs: The discussion highlighted several critical needs, including funding gaps and participant barriers that hinder program effectiveness and accessibility. Next Steps: ICAN Presentation: ICAN will formally present at an upcoming meeting to further explore collaboration opportunities and contribute to addressing the identified needs. Coordination Coordination with the workforce development system consists of efforts to partner with workforce providers to directly serve SNAP E&T participants or to align the flow or types of services offered across programs. Describe any special State initiatives (i.e. Governor-initiated or through State legislation) that include SNAP E&T. Describe any efforts taken by the State agency to coordinate these programs, services, partners, and/or activities with the State's E&T program. 1/29/26, 10:27 AM State Plan VT FY26 - Original Submission https://dam-fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/microsite/snapet-vtfy26stateplan//index.html 14/159