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EDUCATIONAL COMPONENT: BASIC / FOUNDATIONAL SKILLS INSTRUCTION Description of the component. Provide a summary of the activities and services. Climb works to improve the employability of participants by supporting them in obtaining their high school equivalency certificate. Climb staff connect prospective participants, participants, and graduates to community resources and tutors as necessary to complete this component. Climb staff also connect participants to adult basic education or basic literacy as needed to support improvement in employability and long-term career success. ESGW will work to build a participant's readiness for employment. Including supporting participants in obtaining their high school equivalency. The primary objective is to equip individuals with essential supports and a clear plan before they move into more intensive training or work activities. It serves as the initial step in a participant's journey by assessing their needs and addressing potential obstacles to success. Staff will conduct in-depth evaluations to understand a participant's current situation and help guide the creation of realistic employment goals. This component focuses on identifying specific challenges that could prevent a participant from succeeding, such as lack of transportation, childcare, or necessary personal documentation. Staff will actively work to connect participants with stabilizing resources to resolve identified barriers, ensuring they have the support needed to participate fully. A personalized plan will be created for each participant, outlining the specific goals and services that will guide their path toward employment. DADS 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 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. 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 56/110