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EDUCATIONAL COMPONENT: WORK READINESS TRAINING Description of the component. Provide a summary of the activities and services. E&T programs include training connected to foundational cognitive skills. This includes skill building in all areas of executive functioning; emotional regulation, organization, attention, self-monitoring, working memory, planning, initiation, and flexibility. Work readiness also includes soft skills and behavioral skills that enhance employability and job retention. In addition, during the program participants receive comprehensive services such as resume building, professional job application, workplace priorities, interview prep, mock interviews, communication skills, time management, computer training, life skills training, parenting skills training, mental health services, financial fitness, OSHA, First Aid, community involvement and volunteerism (paid through other funding streams) and individualized case management. 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. Individuals meet the program's licensing and certification criteria, including training specific to currently offered E&T programs such, but not limited to; CDL, CNA, among other available training offerings. Multiple trainings are offered each year in a variety of industries for various backgrounds, interests, and levels of education and literacy. E&T program staff work with potentially eligible E&T participants on acquiring needed skill sets such as, but not limited to: GED completion, computer literacy, ELA, and other required skills in the currently offered E&T program. 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 64/110