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Participants and case managers through assessments and ongoing case management determine if participants are suitable for participation in an internship. Participants may be moved into other components or co- enrolled in other components to ensure work experience activities are successful. This component is individualized for the participant; therefore, the employment team will meet the participant where they are. Minimum criteria to participate are dependent on the ICAN provider. Examples of component criteria includes: • Age requirements • Desire to work • Desire to work in a specific industry • Barriers to employment • High school diploma or GED • Possess basic literacy skills and speaks English • Able to commit to program requirements. Including but not limited to: Physically able to stand and work for set number of hours, able to lift specific weight, able to perform frequent bending. • Able to follow multi-step instructions in a fast-paced environment. Will this component be offered statewide? Yes No Projected Annual Participation. Projection should reflect a number of unduplicated individuals. 72 Estimated Annual Component Administrative Cost $82,081.74 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 85/159