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CONSULTATION AND COORDINATION WITH THE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT SYSTEM State agencies must design the E&T program in consultation with the State workforce development board and operate the E&T program through the statewide workforce development system (7 CFR 273.7(c)(5)). The goal of this section is to explain the relationship between the State agency and other organizations it plans to consult and coordinate with for the provision of services, including organizations in the statewide workforce development system. The statewide workforce development system refers to a network of providers, which may include government and the public sector; community-based organizations and non-profits; employers and industry; occupational training providers; and post-secondary institutions, such as community colleges. Please note the State workforce development board is an entity that establishes Regional strategic plans and sets funding priorities for their area. They are distinct from State workforce agencies. Consultation Consultation with the workforce development system generally includes discussions to learn about services provided in the community and how each organization functions and coordinates with others in the community. State agencies can demonstrate they consulted with their State workforce development board by noting the dates of conversations, who they spoke with, what they spoke about, and how they incorporated this information into the design of their E&T program. Did the State agency consult the State workforce development board? Yes No Describe how the State agency consulted with the State workforce development board in designing its SNAP E&T program. Include the names, dates and outcomes of the consultation. Date State Workforce Development Board Name Title(s) of Person Consulted Outcome of Consultation 05/21/2025 Consulted with all 7 WV WDB regions.; WIOA leadership. Directors, Program Managers, Frontline Staff The SNAP agency and WorkForce WV discussed better alignment of SNAP E&T and WIOA. Both organizations are applying for a technical assistance project to streamline services and referrals amongst both programs. WorkForce WV is going to build capacity into the MACC system to assist with reporting to FNS. WorkForce agrees the SNAP E&T components for FY26 should remain the same as FY25. 05/21/2025 Consulted with all 7 WV WDB regions.; WIOA Directors, Program Managers, Frontline Staff Discussed the new process for issuing participant reimbursements 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 7/119