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Describe the extent to which the State agency is carrying out SNAP E&T programs in coordination with title I programs under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). SNAP E&T works closely with WIOA regional career counselors to avoid duplication of services and provide more robust programming for dual participants. Some participants are enrolled in both SNAP E&T and WIOA services at the same time. In these situations, SNAP E&T is not charged for the time spent working in WIOA and vice versa. Many WDB staff also double as WIOA career planners. SNAP E&T refers participants to WIOA for program screening to determine WIOA eligibility, both parties maintain communication for the duration of the client’s participation. Both parties work together to assist the participant with obtaining required program verification (such as identification, wage information, etc), working with employers, and overcoming barriers. WIOA offers short-term training in in-demand fields with high employment placement rates, such as truck driving, nursing assistance/phlebotomy, electrical linemen, etc. In these examples training provides certification that leads to employment. WIOA also offers transportation reimbursement, clothing needs, training requirement needs, etc. DoHS is focused on improving collaboration with third-party E&T providers. In collaboration with the state’s seven regional Workforce Development Board and a range of community-based organizations, it seeks to streamline service delivery and promote an increased dual- enrollment rate in SNAP E&T and WIOA-funded programs. In addition, DoHS is actively expanding partnerships with community and technical colleges to support integrated service delivery. Institutions such as BridgeValley CTC are helping to pilot scalable models for credentialing programs and workforce certifications that align with both SNAP E&T and WIOA goals, with WVUP becoming a new E&T partner in FY26. These partnerships enhance access to training opportunities that are responsive to employer demand and local labor market needs. Through these ongoing initiatives, DoHS strives to build a more connected and effective system that leverages the strengths of both SNAP E&T and WIOA programs to support economic mobility for low-income individuals and families. To further align services and reduce redundancy for participants, DoHS is also incorporating WIOA assessment elements into the SNAP E&T assessment and orientation process. This integration enhances the efficiency and consistency of intake procedures. In cases where a participant has already completed a WIOA assessment, it may be used in place of the standard E&T assessment, streamlining eligibility determination and easing the entry process into available services. Is SNAP E&T included as a partner in the State's WIOA Combined Plan? Yes No Describe how the State agency is coordinating with TANF/GA programs, services, partners, and/or activities. Describe any TANF/GA special initiatives targeting specific populations and any actions taken to coordinate with these efforts. West Virginia operates an integrated eligibility system that includes both SNAP, SNAP E&T and TANF services. WV SNAP and TANF policy representatives work under the same commissioner. The State’s eligibility system has a hierarchy of programs that determines who can be referred to TANF and SNAP E&T. If an individual is receiving TANF the eligibility system does not allow a SNAP E&T referral. The programs work together to offer best practices and share resources that could benefit individuals from both programs. In FY2026, SNAP E&T and TANF will be working together to identify direct job placement and apprenticeship opportunities. Describe how the State agency is coordinating its SNAP E&T program with any other Federal or State employment program (e.g. HUD, child support, re-entry, refugee services). 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 9/119