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WORK EXPERIENCE COMPONENT: ON-THE-JOB TRAINING 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: E&T participants earn industry specific certifications and skills through work-based learning. Examples of industry specific, technical skills and certifications provided to include Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) testing and licensing, CPR certification, Microsoft Word, ® Excel, ® medical office management software, Commercial Driver’s Licensing (CDL), and Forklift Operation. These trainings are included in relation to the specific program offered (i.e. CNA, Office Careers, Construction Trades, CDL). Once participants receive the necessary certifications, job placements are made by program staff. Once a participant has been placed in a job and is participating in work, the level of effort is equal to full time employment. The E&T funds support program staff time to place the participants in positions for long-term employment and to conduct evaluations in partnership with the employer and participant to acknowledge where the participant is succeeding, to ensure that feedback is provided effectively and productively, and to provide support as needed. 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. 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 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 71/110