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ASSESSMENT Does the State require or provide an assessment? Yes No Who conducts the assessment? Select all that apply. State Agency E&T Provider Self-Assessment Intermediary Local Office Other When are participants assessed? ICAN and ICAN-RU participants may complete assessments at multiple points throughout their enrollment and participation. Each assessment is intended to build upon the previous one, avoiding duplication of effort for both participants and staff. Assessments are conducted in a manner that best suits the needs of the participant and provider. This may include in-person meetings, virtual sessions, electronic submissions, or paper forms. There is no standardized assessment required for ICAN. Each provider has the flexibility to use their own assessment tools, as long as they are appropriate for both the participant and the program goals. Describe the assessment. List the tools used in the assessment. ICAN Comprehensive/Employability Assessment: Following ICAN enrollment, participants complete comprehensive assessments with their case manager and/or component providers. These assessments offer an in-depth evaluation of: - Employability skills - Readiness to meet program requirements - Employment goals - Education and work history - Barriers to employment - Need for participant reimbursements The comprehensive assessment is a dynamic tool that can be updated as participants make progress toward their employment goals. It serves as the foundation for developing the participant’s individualized service 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 35/159