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WORK EXPERIENCE COMPONENT: ON-THE-JOB TRAINING Description of the component. Provide a summary of the activities and services. An on-the-job training component is a hands-on method of teaching the skills, knowledge and competencies needed for an efficient and effective work environment, learned in real-time. This is a practical approach for those receiving unsubsidized employment to learn new competencies through their employer and increasing their personal mobility. OJTs often provide the participant with additional skills to add to their resume, assist the participant with gaining a trust relationship with the employer, and participants are often offered additional employment opportunities through the OJT. OJTs allow the participant to make essential employer contacts. Employer offers a mentoring relationship to participants and provides the WDB regional case manager with important participant updates and submits a monthly timesheet to the agency. 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. To be placed in On-the-Job-Training, in most situations, a high school equivalency is required but, this depends on the requirements of the employer. Typically, the criteria for component placement is basic literacy, numeracy, computer skills and communication skills. Will this component be offered statewide? Yes No 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 54/119