10.3 Appendix C: FSET Fundable Component Activities

A1

Post-Secondary Ed. – Two Years or Less

This activity may be assigned for educational courses that can be completed in two years or less. This typically includes short-term certificates or diplomas that may be earned quickly through a local technical college campus. It does not include courses of study that normally take more than four semesters to complete. Count the number of hours the person is in the classroom and up to one hour of unsupervised study time for each hour of class time. Supervised study time may also be assigned under this activity and tracked for attendance purposes. A statement from the educational program indicating that an additional amount of study time may be required to successfully complete the course can be included in the assigned number of hours.

This activity may be assigned for participants receiving services to assess their career interests and guide the career planning process. Examples include career assessment; educational needs assessment; career exploration job shadowing; reviewing labor market information and training opportunities; career guidance and counseling; and technical support to expedite self-employment (see activity code SE) success, as long as the volunteer has a realistic and viable goal.

This activity is a non-qualifying activity for ABAWDs, unless it makes up less than half of a non-exempt ABAWD’s total monthly FSET participation hours.

This activity may be assigned for employed participants exploring and pursuing career advancement opportunities. An actual career advancement plan is to be developed, which describes the steps and actions required to meet career advancement goals. Other acceptable activities include: 1)Assisting the participant in accessing career advancement services, such as undergoing further occupational assessment; 2)Enrolling in appropriate education/training programs; and 3)Accessing career advancement opportunities offered through the employer, such as career ladders programs.

This activity is a non-qualifying activity for ABAWDs, unless it makes up less than half of a non-exempt ABAWD’s total monthly FSET participation hours.

This activity may be assigned for participants engaged in community service or unpaid work; which is service done for the benefit of the public or its institutions. Community service may be required by the government as a part of citizenship requirements, typically in lieu of military service. Courts may demand community service in lieu of, or in addition to, other criminal justice sanctions. Schools may mandate community service to meet the requirements of a class, such as in the case of service-learning or to meet the requirements of graduation. Community service can also be assigned for participants who are co-enrolled in another program.

This activity may be assigned when training is arranged to meet the specific needs of an employer. This type of training addresses labor shortages for a specific occupation, where the employer is involved in developing the training program.

This activity may be assigned for participants who are engaged in an English as a Second Language (ESL) course that is not tied to participation in job skills training. ESL is a course of study intended to teach English reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills to students whose primary language is not English. The purpose of assigning ESL is to prepare participants for employment. Count the number of hours the person is in the classroom and up to one hour of unsupervised study time for each hour of class time. Supervised study time may also be assigned under this activity and tracked for attendance purposes. A statement from the educational program indicating that an additional amount of study time may be required to successfully complete the course can be included in the assigned number of hours.

This activity may be assigned when the FSET worker is conducting a pre-assessment followed by employment plan development that is completed during the enrollment appointment.

This activity is a non-qualifying activity for ABAWDs, unless it makes up less than half of a non-exempt ABAWD’s total monthly FSET participation hours.

This activity may be assigned when an individual participates in a set of activities designed to orient the individual to the FSET program. Orientation is the process of providing comprehensive information to the participant about the FSET program, including offered activities and supportive services available, as well as other information related to community services.

This activity is a non-qualifying activity for ABAWDs, unless it makes up less than half of a non-exempt ABAWD’s total monthly FSET participation hours.

This activity may be assigned for participants engaged in employment search that is tailored to individual needs, such as 1) Time used to research prospective employers; 2) Making contact with prospective employers to learn of job openings, whether by phone, in person, or via the internet; 3) Completing applications for job vacancies; 4) Preparing for job interviews; and 5) Interviewing for jobs.

This is a non-qualifying activity for ABAWDs, unless it makes up less than half of a Non-Exempt ABAWD’s total monthly FSET participation hours.

This activity may be used for FSET volunteers who are full-time students and their education is being paid with non-FSET funds.

This activity may be assigned for FSET participant instruction and study time designed to prepare for the Tests of General Educational Development (GED).

This activity may be assigned for FSET participant adult educational activities, including study time, designed to prepare adults to take the tests and courses that lead to a High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED).  An HSED is earned by taking all of the GED tests and a health, citizenship, employability skills, and career-awareness program OR by completing any missing high school credits.

Job retention services can be provided for up to 90 days to an individual who has secured employment. Services may include: 1) supportive services; 2) reviewing workplace demands and employer expectations; 3) strategies to help the individual stay employed; 4) job-specific problem solving; and 5) crisis resolution. Only individuals who have received other employment/training services under FSET are eligible for job retention services.

Supportive services can include:

• Clothing required for the job
• Equipment or tools required for a job
• Relocation expenses
• Transportation
• Childcare

This activity may be assigned for FSET participants who are engaged in training for vocational skills required by an employer. The training will provide skills to help the participant obtain employment or to advance or adapt to the changing demands of the workplace. Training may include instruction to meet the needs of a specific employer or it can be general training that prepares an individual for a specific occupation within a particular employment sector. The training activity must be related to the participant’s immediate employment goal. Study time that is required for training should also be assigned under this activity. Study time can be assigned and tracked for attendance purposes. Examples of job skills training programs include: welding, hospitality, data entry, medical assistants, and legal assistants.

This activity may be assigned for participants who are engaged in a literacy skills course that is not tied to participation in job skills training. Literacy skills is a course of study aimed at teaching reading, writing, math, and communication skills necessary to prepare a participant to participate in adult basic education, occupational programs, or unsubsidized employment. Study time that is required for the literacy skills course should also be assigned under this activity and tracked for attendance purposes.

This activity may be assigned for individuals engaged in classes/activities specifically designed to prepare them for work. Activities are geared toward learning general workplace expectations, work behavior and job retention skills necessary to compete successfully in the labor market. A high-quality job readiness program uses various techniques and approaches to build self-esteem and increase self-confidence. Activities may include: 1)Workshops on effective job seeking and interviewing skills; 2)Instruction in workplace expectations (including instruction on appropriate attire); 3)Workshops on self-esteem, goal setting, etc.; and 4)Courses on basic computer skills and use of internet. Job readiness activities may be completed independently or in a group setting.

This is a non-qualifying activity for ABAWDs, unless it makes up less than half of a non-exempt ABAWD’s total monthly FSET participation hours.

This activity may be assigned when a participant is engaged in testing related to employment. Occupational testing includes assessments for job exploration, aptitude, skills, and work interest testing and interpretation.

This activity is a non-qualifying activity for ABAWDs, unless it makes up less than half of a non-exempt ABAWD’s total monthly FSET participation hours.

This activity may be assigned when a participant is in a paid job subsidized by a program other than W-2. Examples are 1)Workforce Investment Act (WIA) on-the-job training, 2)Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) Work Experience, 3)Economic Dislocation and Worker’s Adjustment Assistance Act (EDWAA) on-the-job training, 4)Adult Apprenticeship, and 5)Employment subsidized by Green Thumb, Senior Aides Older Worker Program, the Wisconsin Youth Conservation Corps (YCC), and Volunteers in Service to America (VISTA) workers.

If the on-the-job training contract term ends and the participant remains employed, the FSET worker should record an Entered Employment for this job, as of the date the contract ends.

This activity may be assigned when an individual participates in a set of activities designed to orient the individual to the FSET program.

This activity is a non-qualifying activity for ABAWDs, unless it makes up less than half of a non-exempt ABAWD’s total monthly FSET participation hours.

This activity may be assigned for FSET participants who are part-time students and whose education is being paid for outside of the FSET program.

This activity may be assigned when a person is involved in a self-employment training or individualized technical assistance program. In general, individuals assigned to this component have sound business ideas but lack the skills to successfully create and implement a plan for successful self-employment. Participants receive help to develop their business, create sound financial and marketing plans, access grant and local self-employment funds and provide other business support services.

This activity may be assigned if a participant is employed more than 30 hours a week and the employment is subsidized by another program.

This activity may be assigned if a participant is employed less than 30 hours a week and the employment is subsidized by another program.

This activity may be assigned when a participant is engaged in activities through a transitional jobs program, as a co-enrollment with FSET. The transitional job program activities should be recorded under this activity code.

This activity may be assigned when a participant is engaged in activities through the trial jobs program, as a co-enrollment with FSET. The trial job program activities should be recorded under this activity code.

This activity may be assigned when a participant is employed full time (30 or more hours per week).

This activity may be assigned when a participant is employed part-time (fewer than 30 hours per week).

This activity may be assigned for participants in an adult basic education course that is completed as a part of a job skills training program. Study time that is required for vocational adult basic education should also be assigned under this activity. Study time can be assigned and tracked for attendance purposes.

This activity may be assigned for participants in an English as a Second Language (ESL) course that is completed as part of a job skills training program. Study time that is required for Vocational ESL should also be assigned under this activity. Study time must be supervised and tracked for attendance purposes.

This activity may be assigned for participants in a literacy skills course that is completed as part of a job skills training program. Study time that is required for vocational literacy should also be assigned under this activity. Study time must be supervised and tracked for attendance purposes.

This activity may be assigned for participants who are job shadowing or learning work skills in unpaid work experience at a public or not-for-profit business as part of the W-2 program.

This activity may be assigned for non-exempt ABAWD participants. Workfare is a qualifying activity for ABAWDs who need to develop the basic skills and/or work history necessary to enter the job market successfully. Workfare positions may be established with public or private non-profit employers and are similar to community service jobs in sectors such as housing authorities, parks and recreations, and sanitation departments. The goal of workfare is for participants to learn new job skills and establish work references.

A household’s monthly workfare participation requirement is determined by dividing the FoodShare benefit amount by the minimum wage. FSET agencies should document in PIN comments when the participant lives in a household that includes multiple ABAWDs sharing responsibility for meeting workfare participation requirements.

A workfare participant may be initially assigned a 30-day job search period, which counts as a qualifying activity to meet the work requirement. This initial 30-day workfare job search period must be coded as “WJ”.

This activity may be assigned for workfare participants in the first 30-days of a workfare assignment. Workfare participants are considered to be participating in and complying with workfare requirements during this 30-day job search period and are meeting the ABAWD work requirement. The job search period may only be conducted at certification prior to making a workfare assignment, but not at recertification.

This activity may be assigned for participants who are job shadowing or learning work skills in unpaid work experience at a public or for-profit business in the FSET program.