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management for SNAP E&T. In those counties, the TANF worker provides the SNAP E&T orientation. Orientation is an overview of the West Virginia E&T program. It provides the individual with the requirements of both the participant and agency. Typically, the SNAP E&T Orientation takes approximately 30 minutes and another 30 minutes to complete initial paperwork. The state has transitioned to Google Workspace, this allows the individual to choose either an in-person, telephone, or virtual E&T Orientation. Workforce Development Boards are responsible for E&T Orientation (no matter what manner the participant chooses). During Orientation participants receive information about qualified reimbursements, available training, and job opportunities, WIOA services, E&T program contact information, fair hearing requests. After Orientation the following step is a one-on-one case management appointment to discuss the participant’s barriers to employment, short- and long-term goals of the participant, how the agency will help the individual meet their unique goals and E&T activity placement. 1/29/26, 10:31 AM State Plan WV FY26 - Original Submission https://dam-fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/microsite/snapet-wvfy26stateplan//index.html 26/119