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leadership. out of PATH with all 7 local Workforce Development Boards (front line and management). Used the opportunity to discuss the FY26 state plan and components with staff. Staff agreed that current offerings align with overall workforce development priorities. 05/22/2025 Consulted with members from WorkForce WV, Division of Rehab Services, business services liaisons, Governor’s Resiliency Office, and other statewide workforce development partners. Directors, Program Managers, Frontline Staff Discussed the current SNAP E&T components amongst statewide partners (members from WorkForce WV, Division of Rehab Services, business services liaisons, Governor’s Resiliency Office, and other statewide workforce development partners) to determine if West Virginia’s SNAP E&T program still remains aligned with the State’s overall workforce goals and in- demand occupations. 05/23/2025 Consulted with Jobs & Hope WV. Jobs & Hope Leadership Met with Jobs & Hope to discuss the upcoming FY26 E&T state plan. To discuss the current trends they are experiencing with mutual participants. Jobs & Hope provided feedback about current training offerings that are popular amongst participants Coordination Coordination with the workforce development system consists of efforts to partner with workforce providers to directly serve SNAP E&T participants or to align the flow or types of services offered across programs. Describe any special State initiatives (i.e. Governor-initiated or through State legislation) that include SNAP E&T. Describe any efforts taken by the State agency to coordinate these programs, services, partners, and/or activities with the State's E&T program. SNAP E&T is a partner in West Virginia's “No Wrong Door” approach. The short-term goal of the no wrong door is to better align policy and services, avoid duplication and provide streamlined application processes. The goal is to move more West Virginians toward self-sufficiency, while decreasing administrative burden among statewide partners. DoHS BFA’s role in this partnership is to provide the human resource aspect. SNAP E&T participants will benefit from increased availability of partner programs and decreased application process steps. This will allow SNAP E&T participants an easier experience when accessing training services within partner agencies. DoHS BFA is currently exploring options for policy changes that drive accountability for SNAP recipients to comply with job placement opportunities. 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 8/119