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NON-EDUCATION, NON-WORK COMPONENT: JOB SEARCH TRAINING Description of the component. Provide a summary of the activities and services. Job Search Training offers participants the opportunity to engage in activities and training that will enhance job readiness, reduce barriers and provide skills necessary to succeed in finding and maintaining a job. Job Search training activities include, but are not limited to, employability assessments, career exploration, occupational assessments, setting goals, identifying work skills, resume and cover letter development, interview skills, job search/networking skills, employer follow up, phone interviews and job retention skills (soft skills, etc.). Activities can be completed virtually, in person, in a group setting and one-on-one. This component is very individualized for the participant; therefore, the employment team will meet the participant where they are. For example, if a participant needs support in managing the stress and anxiety of job search/interviews, they will be referred to services to address the concern/issue. The Job Search Training component will be offered by members of the employment teams and can be coordinated with the participant’s ICAN or ICAN- RU case manager or provider. Documentation of Job Search Training activities will be kept in the participant’s file and tracked in the case management system. 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. Participants and case managers, through assessments and ongoing case management determine if participants are suitable for Job Search Training. This component is very individualized for the participant; therefore, the employment team will meet the participant where they are. Participants may be moved into other components or co-enrolled in other components to ensure job search activities are successful. Minimum criteria to participate are dependent on the ICAN provider. Examples of component criteria to participate includes: • Wanting to work • Employment age 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 63/159