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NON-EDUCATION, NON-WORK COMPONENT: JOB RETENTION Description of the component. Provide a summary of the activities and services. The state agency ensures compliance with the regulations of this component through Contractual obligations. The expected requirements of this component are as follows: The state agency and it's E&T providers understand that E&T participants need to be in this component for a minimum of 30 days and a maximum of 90 days under the SNAP E&T parameters. Climb provides job retention services that are provided for 90 days post-program to E&T participants who have obtained employment. The State agency verifies that participants in this component received SNAP benefits in the month of or the month before the start of job retention. Job Retention services include continued support with access to basic needs and services, job coaching, and support with conflict or barriers to success as needed for both the E&T participant and the employer. ESGW provides job retention and re-engagement: ESGW staff provide proactive check-ins at 30, 60, 90, 180, and 365 days postemployment. If a participant separates from their job, they are re-engaged quickly to identify the cause and return to job search or training. These models support participants staying at work while also being prepared for and navigating the cliff- effect and loss of benefits. The DADS Program does not offer this component. Indicate the Target Population this component will serve. Select all that apply. ABAWDs Custodial or non custodial fathers Homeless Individuals in recovery Returning citizens (aka: ex-offenders) Single parents Students Those that reside in rural areas Underemployed Veterans 1/29/26, 10:32 AM State Plan WY FY26 - Original Submission https://dam-fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/microsite/snapet-wyfy26stateplan//index.html 47/110