Located in:
- Employment and Training Programs Under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (Programs Authorized Under Section 6(d)(4) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2015(d)(4)))
- b. Able-bodied Adults Without Dependents (abawd)
A State agency interested in receiving additional funding for serving able-bodied adults without dependents (ABAWDs)* subject to the 3-month time limit, in accordance with 7 C.F.R. §273.7(d)(3), must include the following for each Federal fiscal year covered by the Combined Plan under WIOA: *7 CFR § 273.7(c)(7)
- b. Able-bodied Adults Without Dependents (abawd)
b. 6. Information About the Education, Training, and Workfare Components it Will Offer to Meet the Abawd Work Requirement.
Current Narrative:
Basic Education is education provided to participants to raise their overall employability. BE activity may include education in basic computer skills, literacy, or math training. High School Equivalency (formerly GED), Basic Education for Adults (BEdA), and English as a Second Language (ESL) are categorized as BE components.
Case management is ongoing assistance, support coordination, and advocacy provided to participants to overcome barriers to employment and remain engaged in the BFET program. This includes referrals to additional programs and services not covered by the BFET program, and one-on-one coaching.
Job Search may include access to a computer, job listings, email, fax, telephone, participation in a job club, or other activities to assist participants in finding employment. JS participants must be employment ready.
Job Search Training activity is education and assistance provided to participants to make them employment ready. JT activity may include, but is not limited to: resume writing, interview skills, and preparation of a master application, instruction and support related to seeking employment, workplace etiquette workshops, life skills and balancing work and family, and career planning.
Support Services are ongoing supplemental assistance to assist clients during the transition to education and/or employment approved activities. This can include: transportation, child care, housing, clothing, books, educational supplies, tools, emergency assistance, etc.
Vocational Education is education or instruction that leads to a certificate or degree in an occupational field. VE activity is organized educational programs that directly relate to the preparation of individuals for employment in current or emerging occupations that require training other than a baccalaureate or advanced degree.
Job Retention is assistance and support provided to employed participants to achieve satisfactory job performance and increase earnings over time. BR may include counseling, coaching, case management, and participant reimbursements.
ABAWDs participating in the Resources to Initiate Successful Employment (RISE) will also have additional components:
• Comprehensive Case Management
• Strategies for Success
• Work Based Learning
ABAWDs have the ability to participate in Workfare. Workfare improves the overall employability through work experience at a private or public non-profit agency.