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EDUCATIONAL COMPONENT: INTEGRATED EDUCATION AND TRAINING / BRIDGE PROGRAMS Description of the component. Provide a summary of the activities and services. Bridge programs can vary depending on the population served. Bridge programs are offered to upper-level students in high school soon to be entering their first year of college. Bridge programs are also transitional programs for students who typically hold a two-year college degree and seek to obtain a four-year or graduate degree. 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. The targe population will include all FS recipients for whom this component meets their employment related strengths, needs, and preferences. Specifically, participants who are in high school and soon to be entering college or participants who hold a 2-year degree who are seeking a 4 year or graduate degree. The criteria for participation in this component will vary greatly by the bridge program activity that is assigned. For example, if a nursing bridge program is offered, case managers will research the skills, knowledge, and experience necessary to participate in the nursing bridge program. If a participant does not meet the standards for the program, the FSET case manager will assign the participant to other activities to gain the required skills for the nursing program. Will this component be offered statewide? Yes No 1/29/26, 10:30 AM State Plan WI FY26 - Amendment 1 https://dam-fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/microsite/snapet-wify26stateplan//index.html 76/230