Appendix - Activity Codes

Definitions and Codes for Work Program Activities

AA – AODA Assessment
Valid for the following programs: W-2, LF, CF
Report this activity when a participant is involved in an Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse (AODA) assessment by a qualified AODA provider.

For Federal Work Participation: Hours count as “Core” for no more than 240 hours for a single parent of a child under age six and 360 hours for all other work-eligible individuals. Hours may be counted for no more than four consecutive weeks. Timeframe for these limits is the preceding 12 months.

AC – Assessment for Child with Disability
Valid for the following programs: W-2
Report this activity when a participant is involved in an assessment of the need for the participant to be the sole provider of care for a dependent child with a disability or incapacitation.

Documentation must be provided using the Need to Care for Disabled Family Member (10786) form or an agency-developed form that, at a minimum, has the same elements. (See 7.4.2.1 #2)

This code should not be used for CMCCustodial Parent of an Infant participants.

For Federal Work Participation: Reporting this activity for a participant will exclude that case from Federal Work Participation calculations.

AD – Disability and Learning Assessment
Valid for the following programs: W-2, LF, CF
Report this activity when a participant is involved in a formal assessment by a qualified assessing agency. This assessment will identify the appropriate level of work needed, accommodations, and learning capacity of the participant.

AF – Assessment for Other Family Member
Valid for the following programs: W-2
Report this activity when a participant is involved in an assessment of the need for the participant to be the sole provider of care for a W-2 Group member with a disability or incapacitation, when that W-2 Group member is not a child or foster child.

Documentation must be provided using the Need to Care for Disabled Family Member (10786) form or an agency-developed form that, at a minimum, has the same elements. (See 7.4.2.1 #2)

For Federal Work Participation: Reporting this activity for a participant will exclude that case from Federal Work Participation calculations.

AL – Physician’s Assessment
Valid for the following programs: W-2, LF, CF
Report this activity when a participant is involved in a physician’s assessment to determine the participant’s physical limitations due to medical conditions.

AM – Mental Health Assessment
Valid for the following programs: W-2, LF, CF
Report this activity when a participant is currently involved in a mental health assessment by a qualified mental health provider.

AV – Domestic Violence Assessment and Supportive Services
Valid for the following programs: W-2, CF
Report this activity for a participant who is receiving services for domestic violence. This includes assessment and supportive services, such as counseling, temporary shelter, legal assistance, etc.

For Federal Work Participation: This activity is not counted for Federal Work Participation requirements.

BE – Adult Basic Education (ABE)
Valid for the following programs: W-2, CF, TMJ/TJ
Report this activity for a participant engaged in an Adult Basic Education (ABE) course that is not tied to participation in a job skills training. ABE is instruction designed to focus on the areas of reading, mathematics, communication skills, social studies, physical sciences, health, and career education. ABE consists of three levels:

1. Level 1, Beginning ABE:
Instruction designed for adults whose academic functioning level is comparable to grades 0 - 5.9.

2. Level 2, Intermediate ABE:
Instruction designed for adults whose academic functioning level is comparable to grades 6.0 - 8.9.

3. Level 3, Adult Secondary Education (ASE):
Instruction, which delivers competencies, academic or occupational, comparable to that offered in secondary schools (grades 9.0 - 12.9).

For Federal Work Participation: Hours count as “Non-Core.”

CA – AODA Counseling
Valid for the following programs: W-2, LF, CF
Report this activity when the participant attends AODA counseling prescribed by an AODA-related health care professional.

CC – Child Care Related Activities
Valid for the following programs: W-2
Report this activity for an applicant or participant engaged in activities to secure child care arrangements in order to participate in work activities. This may include contacting a child care resource and referral network, researching availability of child care, touring child care facilities, and interviewing child care providers.

For Federal Work Participation: This activity is not counted for Federal Work Participation requirements.

CE – Career Planning & Counseling
Valid for the following programs: W-2, LF, CF, TMJ/TJ
Report this activity for a participant receiving services geared towards assessment of a participant’s career interests and guidance in the career planning process. Examples of activities include:

· Career assessments, including work styles, skills, and interests;

· Educational Needs Assessment Tools (e.g., TABE testing) to determine education and training needs for increased employability;

· Career exploration and job shadowing;

· Reviewing labor market information and training opportunities; and

· Career guidance and counseling.

CL – Learnfare Counseling
Valid for the following program: LF
Report this activity when the Learnfare participant is engaged in counseling to address one or more barriers to school attendance or problems identified by the participant that are not addressed by any other counseling participation.

These meetings should be used by staff to assist participants in gaining a better understanding of themselves in relation to school or family, or to make other personal adjustments to succeed in reaching educational goals.

CM – Mental Health Counseling
Valid for the following programs: W-2, LF, CF
Report this activity when the participant engages in mental health counseling that has been recommended by a mental health professional.

CP – Child Support Payment
Valid for the following programs: CF
Use this tracking status when a Children First program participant routinely pays their child support payment. It may be used simultaneously with all other activities.

CR – Career Advancement Services
Valid for the following programs: W-2, CF, TMJ/TJ
Report this activity for an employed participant exploring and pursuing career advancement opportunities. An actual career advancement plan should be developed, describing the steps and actions required to meet career advancement goals. Other acceptable activities include:

· Assisting the participant in accessing career advancement services, such as undergoing further occupational assessment;

· Enrolling in appropriate education and training programs, e.g. apprenticeships, career pathways, etc.; and

· Accessing career advancement opportunities offered through the employer, such as a career ladders program.

The length of time in this activity should reflect the time spent developing the career plan and doing career exploration.

CS – Community Service
Valid for the following program: CF
Report this activity when a participant is engaged in community service activities, including but not limited to:

· Volunteer work;

· Participation in a community activity; and

· Other types of community service.

The type of community service activity should be documented in case notes.

CT – Customized Skills Training
Valid for the following programs: CF
Report this activity when training is assigned to meet the specific employment needs of an employer, such as addressing labor shortages for a specific occupation, where the employer is involved in developing the training program.

In addition, there is an agreement that the employer will employ individuals who successfully complete the training program.

DR – Drivers Education
Valid for the following programs: W-2, LF, CF
Report this activity when a participant is enrolled in a course of study that includes both classroom and behind-the-wheel instruction designed to prepare the student to pass the Wisconsin Driver’s License Examination.

This activity may also be used to reflect those hours a participant attends classes to have a driver’s license reinstated.

For Federal Work Participation: This activity is not counted for Federal Work Participation requirements.

EL – ESL (English as a Second Language)
Valid for the following programs: W-2, LF, CF
Report this activity for a participant 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 skills related to reading, writing, speaking, and listening to students are fluent in another language and are learning English. The purpose of assigning ESL is to prepare participants for employment.

For Federal Work Participation: Hours count as “Non-Core.”

ES – Employment Search
Valid for the following programs: W-2, CF,
Report this activity for a participant engaged in employment search that is tailored to their needs and includes some or all of the following activities:

· Researching prospective employers;

· Meeting with a job developer;

· Attending a structured job search workshop;

· Making contact with prospective employers;

· Completing applications for vacancies;

· Preparing for job interviews; and

· Interviewing for jobs.

This activity may be completed independently or in a group setting. When traveling to job interviews, the travel time between interviews may be counted towards hours of participation. Travel time to the first job interview and the time spent returning home after the last one cannot be counted.

FC – Family Member Treatment/Counseling
Valid for the following programs: W-2
Report this activity when a participant is attending appointments on a weekly basis for another W-2 Group member’s medical, AODA mental health needs, or other treatment/counseling.

For Federal Work Participation: This activity is not counted for Federal Work Participation requirements.

GE – GED (General Educational Development)
Valid for the following programs: W-2, LF, CF
Report this activity when a participant is engaged in instruction designed to prepare adults for the General Educational Development (GED) test. A certificate of General Educational Development is issued by the Department of Public Instruction (DPI) upon attainment of satisfactory scores on the GED tests. An individual must be a Wisconsin resident who is at least 18 years and six months old OR whose high school class has graduated in order to take the GED tests.

For Federal Work Participation: Hours count as “Non-Core,” except for teen parents ages 18 and 19 with no high school diploma who can meet their Federal Work Participation requirement by participation in this activity.

HE – HSE (High School Equivalency Diploma)
Valid for the following programs: W-2, LF, CF
Report this activity when a participant is engaged in adult educational activities designed to prepare adults to take the tests and courses that lead to a High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED). An HSED is earned by passing the GED tests and meeting additional requirements in health, citizenship, and employability skills or completing any missing high school credits. Additional information on HSED or GED can be obtained from the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction website.

HR – Housing-Related Activities
Valid for the following programs: W-2, CF
Report this activity for a participant experiencing a housing crisis. This may include a guided or self-directed housing search, relocating to get out of a domestic abuse situation, and housing education sessions at community agencies.

This activity should be used in conjunction with assignment to other W-2 activities until permanent, safe housing is secured.

For Federal Work Participation: This activity is not counted for Federal Work Participation requirements.

JR – Job Retention Services
Valid for the following programs: W-2, CF, TMJ/TJ
Report this activity when services are provided directly to participants to assist them with maintaining unsubsidized employment. The types of services that can be provided include:

· Review of workplace demands and employer expectations;

· Mediation of conflicts on the job;

· Strategies to help the individual stay employed;

· Job-specific problem solving;

· Crisis resolution; and

· Supporting participants in building and maintaining stability.

For Federal Work Participation: Hours count as “Core” for no more than 240 hours for a single parent of a child under age six and 360 hours for all other work-eligible individuals. Hours may be counted for no more than four consecutive weeks. Timeframe for these limits is the preceding 12 months.

JS – Job Skills Training
Valid for the following programs: W-2, CF, TMJ/TJ

Assign this activity:

1. When a participant enrolls in a short-term job skills training that the W-2 agency has worked with the participant to arrange.

a. The short-term job skills training must have no less than 40 hours of class time and no more than 516 hours in length).

2. To individuals who enter W-2 already engaged in a job skills training program and:

a. The individual has one semester/six months or less to complete their program, but no more than 516 hours remaining; and

b. The W-2 agency determines that completing the program will help the individual obtain employment.

The training must provide skills to help the participant obtain employment or to advance or adapt to the changing demands of the workplace. This training may include customized skills training to meet the needs of a specific employer or can be general training that prepares an individual for a specific occupation within an employment sector. The training activity must match the participant’s employment goals.

Up to one hour of unsupervised study time for each hour of class time plus supervised study time may be assigned under this activity and tracked for attendance purposes. A statement from the educational program indicating the amount of study time required will be used to determine the assignment of hours.

Examples of job skills training include:

· Technical/digital trainings: data entry, IT support, data analytics, cyber security, etc.

· Health and medical trainings: medical assistant, health technician, certified nurse assistant, physical therapy aid, etc.

· Business/management trainings: office administration, sales trainee, social media management, bookkeeping and accounting software, insurance billing and coding, etc.

· Skilled trades/manufacturing trainings: welding, commercial driver’s license, HVAC technician, heavy equipment operator, etc.

· Culinary and hospitality trainings: food safety certification, line cook or culinary arts training, hotel front desk operations, event planning,

· Education and childcare trainings: early childhood education, teacher’s aide/paraprofessional, childcare provider certification, special education support.

Total assigned hours must never exceed 40 hours per week.

For Federal Work Participation: Hours count as “Core” for no more than 12 months during the lifetime of the participant. After 12 months, hours count as “Non-Core.”

LA – Court-Related/Legal Appointments
Valid for the following programs: W-2, CF
Report this activity when a participant is scheduled for court-ordered appointments for themselves or a child. This may include:

· Child welfare home visits and wrap-around staffing sessions;

· Child support hearings and legal meetings with attorneys;

· Probation and parole appointments; and

· Huber program-related activities.

For Federal Work Participation: This activity is not counted for Federal Work Participation requirements.

LF – Life Skills
Valid for the following programs: W-2, CF
Report this activity for a participant engaged in activities that teach basic life skills to help them succeed in the workforce. Activities may include:

· Balancing life and work;

· Budgeting and financial literacy;

· Household management;

· Interpersonal skills;

· Decision-making skills;

· Time management;

· Strengthening parenting skills and understanding family relationships;

· Family nutrition;

· How to work with the government, legal, and school systems;

· How to request reasonable accommodations and understand equal opportunity employment laws; and

· How to select quality child care and develop a plan for back up child care for emergencies or when the child or provider is sick.

LS – Literacy Skills
Valid for the following programs: W-2, CF
Report this activity for a participant engaged in a literacy skills course that is not tied to participation in job skills training.

This includes Literacy Skills aimed at teaching reading, writing, and communication skills necessary to prepare a participant to participate in Adult Basic Education (ABE), occupational programs, or unsubsidized employment. Instruction may be provided in a formal educational institution, through a literacy council, or through another provider.

For Federal Work Participation: Hours count as “Non-Core.”

MN – Mentor/Coach
Valid for the following programs: W-2, CF
Report this activity for a participant assigned hours in which they are required to interact with their mentor/coach.

Mentoring pairs more skilled or experienced individuals with a newly employed participant to help them succeed in the workplace. The agency maintains ongoing supervision of, and support for, mentors and mentees.

MO – Job Readiness/Motivation
Valid for the following programs: W-2, CF, TMJ/TJ
Report this activity for an applicant or participant engaged in classes and activities specifically designed to prepare them for work. This includes activities geared towards learning general workplace expectations and job retention skills necessary to successfully compete in the labor market.

A high-quality job readiness program uses various techniques and approaches to build self-esteem and increase self-confidence. Attendance at scheduled sessions must last at least one hour. Examples of job readiness/motivation sessions include:

· Effective job seeking and interviewing skills;

· Resume creation, preparation, development, and maintenance;

· Developing networking skills;

· Communication skills, personality types, and ability to relate to others;

· Coaching on workplace expectations;

· Personal development (e.g., self-esteem, goal setting, etc.);

· Basic computer skills and internet literacy; and

· Professional development like teamwork, problem-solving, adaptability, conflict resolution, etc.

Activity may be completed independently or in a group setting.

MP – Ongoing Medical/Personal Care
Valid for the following program: W-2, CF
Report this activity when a participant is involved in ongoing medical appointments or during timeframes when a participant cannot be assigned to other work activities due to medical restrictions that are expected to last more than six months. The medical restrictions and the expectation that the activity will last more than six months must be certified by a qualified medical or mental health professional.

For Federal Work Participation: This activity is not counted for Federal Work Participation requirements.

NB – Nnoncustodial Parent TEMP/Public Employer

Valid for the following programs: W-2

Report this activity for a W-2 noncustodial parent placed in a TEMP job within the public sector (employer is a government entity). The hours assigned under this activity should be equivalent to the number of hours the participant engages each week in a TEMP job. The activity ends when the Noncustodial Parent TEMP (TNP) placement ends.

Only one member of a W-2 Group may be reported in this activity at a time.

For Federal Work Participation: This activity is not counted for Federal Work Participation requirements because TEMP participants are not included in the Federal Work Participation rate.

NC – Non-compliance
Valid for the following program: LF, CF
Report this activity when a Children First program participant is not in compliance with program activities because of:

· Noncooperation;

· Non-attendance; or

· Failure to participate in assigned activities.

The Children First case manager proceeds with the Children First Fact Finding process (see Children First Program Guide).

If the participant signs the Reconciliation Agreement/plan, end the non-compliance and place the participant in the appropriate activity.

If the participant does not respond or fails to participate in the Fact Finding process, notify the child support agency via the Affidavit of Non-Compliance and disenroll the participant.

NV – NCP TEMP/Private Employer

Valid for the following programs: W-2

Report this activity for a W-2 noncustodial parent placed in a TEMP job within the private sector (employer is not a government entity). The hours assigned under this activity should be equivalent to the number of hours the participant engages each week in a TEMP job. The activity ends when the Noncustodial Parent TEMP (TNP) placement ends.

Only one member of a W-2 Group may be reported in this activity at a time.

For Federal Work Participation: This activity is not counted for Federal Work Participation requirements because TEMP participants are not included in the Federal Work Participation rate.

OC – Occupational Testing
Valid for the following programs: W-2, LF, CF, TMJ/TJ
Report this activity for a participant engaged in testing related to employment. Testing may include exploration, aptitude, skills, and interest testing and interpretation.

OE – Transform Milwaukee Jobs/Transitional Jobs Post-Orientation Employment Search Valid for the following programs: TMJ/TJ

Report this activity for a participant who has completed TMJ/TJ orientation activities and is engaged in post-orientation employment search.

OJ – On-The-Job Training (OJT)
Valid for the following programs: W-2, LF, CF, TMJ/TJ
Report this activity when a participant is in a paid job that is subsidized by a program other than W-2 or Transform Milwaukee Jobs (TMJ). This includes, but is not limited to:

· Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) OJT;

· Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) work experience;

· Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) Act OJT;

· Youth apprenticeship;

· Adult apprenticeship; and

· Employment subsidized by:

o Senior Community Services Program; or

o Volunteers in Service to America (VISTA).

For Federal Work Participation: This activity is not counted for Federal Work Participation requirements.

OR – Program Orientation
Valid for the following programs: W-2, LF, CF, TMJ/TJ
Report this activity when an individual participates in a set of activities designed to orient the individual to the employment and/or training program.

It may be used to indicate that orientation has occurred for an individual currently open (enrolled) in a different work program.

Example: An individual is currently open for W-2 and then becomes a Children First participant.

PA – Parenting Skills
Valid for the following programs: W-2, CF
Report this activity for a participant engaged in activities that teach effective parenting skills. Activities may include:

· Parenting techniques;

· Nutrition;

· Family planning; and

· Behavior modification.

For Federal Work Participation: This activity is not counted for Federal Work Participation requirements.

PD – Personal Development
Valid for the following programs: W-2, CF
Report this activity for a participant engaged in activities that promote a healthier lifestyle but the activity has not been determined to be medically necessary. The activity must be assigned with the goal of moving the participant towards employment. These activities may include, but are not limited to:

· Personal journaling;

· Motivational reading;

· Exercise at home;

· Smoking cessation;

· Ongoing support groups for survivors of domestic abuse, Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, mental health support groups, etc.

For Federal Work Participation: This activity is not counted for Federal Work Participation requirements.

PR – Physical Rehabilitation
Valid for the following programs: W-2
Report this activity for a participant engaged in an activity that meets the following criteria:

1. Determined to be medically necessary;

2. Anticipated to last six months or less; and

3. Geared towards helping the individual recover from a medical condition and enter or re-enter the workforce.

The determination that the activity is medically necessary and the expectation that the rehabilitation activity will last six months or less must be certified by a qualified medical or mental health professional.

This activity should not be assigned when a participant is in the process of applying for SSI or SSDI and the W-2 agency or another provider is providing related advocacy services.

RS – Regular School (K - 12)
Valid for the following programs: W-2, LF, CF
Report this activity when the participant is:

· Enrolled in an education program (kindergarten through 12th grade levels) at a public or private school;

· At a Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) school in a program that will include a high school diploma; or

· At a Department of Public Instruction (DPI) registered home educational program including home-based and home school instruction.

SW – Paid Work Experience in the public sector, not funded by TANF
Valid for the following program: W-2, CF
This is a supervised paid work training activity in a public sector organization such as a government entity in which the subsidized wages to the participant are provided by a source other than TANF funds.

This includes activities conducted by the W-2 agency or other work training provider to prepare a participant for a specific work site. The job site must have a training site supervisor.

The activity must serve a useful public purpose or be a project in which its costs are partially or wholly offset by revenue generated by such projects. The program funding agency must provide Worker’s Compensation and Unemployment Insurance.

For Federal Work Participation: Hours count as “Core”.

SZ - Paid Work Experience in the private sector, not funded by TANF
Valid for the following program: W-2, CF
This is a supervised paid work training activity in a private sector entity in which the subsidized wages to the participant are provided by a source other than TANF funds.

This activity includes activities conducted by the W-2 agency or other work training provider to prepare a participant for a specific work site. The job site must have a training site supervisor.

For Federal Work Participation: Hours count as “Core”.

TB – TEMP/Public Employer

Valid for the following programs: W-2

Report this activity for a W-2 custodial parent placed in a TEMP job within the public sector (employer is a government entity). The hours assigned under this activity should be equivalent to the number of hours the participant engages each week in a TEMP job. The activity ends when the TMP placement ends.

Only one member of a W-2 Group may be reported in this activity at a time.

For Federal Work Participation: This activity is not counted for Federal Work Participation requirements because TEMP participants are not included in the Federal Work Participation rate.

TC – Technical College Activities
Valid for the following programs: W-2
Assign this activity when CSJ and W-2 T participants are:

1. Enrolled full-time (up to 15 hours per week) in a program offered through the Wisconsin Technical College System that requires between one and two years of class-time to complete; and

2. Employed or assigned 25 hours of work activities per week.

The 25 hours must include the study time required for the program (see new Technical College Study Time - TT activity defined below) as well as other work activities that relate to the training the participant is engaged in that will improve the likelihood of obtaining employment once the training is completed. This may include activities such as work study, internships, career planning and counseling, job shadowing, and work experience activities that relate to the training program.

For Federal Work Participation: Hours count as “Core” for no more than 12 months during the lifetime of the participant. After 12 months, hours count as “Non-Core.”

EM- Employment Search for TMJ/TJ
Valid for the following programs: TJ/TMJ
Report this activity for a participant engaged in employment search tailored to their needs. This includes, but is not limited to, the following activities:

· Researching prospective employers;

· Meeting with a job developer;

· Attending a structured job search workshop;

· Making contact with prospective employers;

· Completing applications for vacancies;

· Preparing for job interviews; and

· Interviewing for jobs.

This activity should be marked as “Self Directed” when conducted independently by the participant (e.g., participant spends one hour a week researching prospective employers from home).

TT - Technical College Study Time
Valid for the following program: W-2
Assign this activity when study time is needed for the participant to successfully complete a technical college program.

Up to one hour of unsupervised study time for each hour of class time plus supervised study time may also be assigned under this activity and tracked for attendance purposes. A statement from the educational program indicating the amount of study time required must be used to determine the assignment of hours. The study time must be counted towards the 25 hour technical college work requirement (see definition for Technical College - TC activity).

Only assign this activity when the participant is assigned Technical College – TC.

For Federal Work Participation: Hours count as “Core” for no more than 12 months during the lifetime of the participant. After 12 months, hours count as “Non-Core.”

TV – TEMP/Private Employer

Valid for the following programs: W-2

Report this activity for a W-2 custodial parent placed in a TEMP job within the private sector (employer is not a government entity). The hours assigned under this activity should be equivalent to the number of hours the participant engages each week in a TEMP job. The activity ends when the TMP placement ends.

Only one member of a W-2 Group may be reported in this activity at a time.

For Federal Work Participation: This activity is not counted for Federal Work Participation requirements because TEMP participants are not included in the Federal Work Participation rate.

UA – Unassigned
Valid for the following programs: CF
Report this only if a participant has completed the enrollment process, is between assignments, and is currently not assigned to any other activity.

UC – Up-front Career Planning
Valid for the following programs: W-2, CF
Report this activity an applicant receiving up-front services geared toward assessment of an individual’s career interests and guidance in the career planning process. Examples of activities include:

· Career assessments, including work styles, skills, and interests;

· Educational Needs Assessment Tools (e.g., TABE Testing) to determine education and training needs for increased employability;

· Career exploration or job shadowing;

· Reviewing labor market information and training opportunities; and

· Career guidance and counseling.

This activity must be ended at time of W-2 placement.

For Federal Work Participation: This activity is not counted for Federal Work Participation requirements.

UE – Up-front Employment Search
Valid for the following programs: W-2, CF
Report this activity for an applicant engaged in up-front employment search that is tailored to their needs and includes some or all of the following activities:

· Researching prospective employers;

· Meeting with a job developer;

· Attending a structured job search workshop, such as Job Club;

· Making contact with prospective employers;

· Completing applications for vacancies;

· Preparing for job interviews; and

· Interviewing for a job.

This activity must be ended at time of W-2 placement.

For Federal Work Participation: This activity is not counted for Federal Work Participation requirements.

UR – Up-front Job Readiness / Motivation
Valid for the following programs: W-2, CF
Report this activity for an applicant engaged in up-front classes or activities specifically designed to prepare them for work. This includes activities geared towards learning general workplace expectations and job retention skills necessary to compete successfully in the labor market.

· Workshops on effective job seeking and interviewing skills;

· Resume creation, preparation, development and maintenance;

· Developing networking skills;

· Communication skills, learning about personality types, and ability to relate to others;

· Instruction in workplace expectations;

· Workshops on self-esteem, goal setting, etc.;

· Courses on basic computer skills and internet literacy; and

· Workshops on soft skills like teamwork, problem-solving, adaptability, conflict resolution, etc. Activity may be completed independently or in a group setting.

This activity must be ended at time of W-2 placement.

For Federal Work Participation: This activity is not counted for Federal Work Participation requirements.

VA – Vocational Adult Basic Education
Valid for the following programs: W-2, CF
Report this activity for a participant assigned to an Adult Basic Education (ABE) course completed as a part of a job skills training program. The course must be of limited duration and be a necessary or regular part of the job skills training. ABE is instruction designed to focus on the areas of reading, mathematics, communication skills, social studies, physical sciences, health, and career education. ABE consists of three levels:

1. Level 1, Beginning ABE:
Instruction designed for adults whose academic functioning level is comparable to grades 0-5.9.

2. Level 2, Intermediate ABE:
Instruction designed for adults whose academic functioning level is comparable to grades 6.0-8.9.

3. Level 3, Adult Secondary Education (ASE) Instruction which delivers competencies, academic or occupational, comparable to that offered in secondary schools (grades 9.0-12.9).

For Federal Work Participation: Hours count as “Core” for no more than 12 months during the lifetime of the participant. After 12 months, hours count as “Non-Core.”

VE – Vocational English-as-a-Second-Language
Valid for the following programs: W-2, CF
Report this activity for a participant assigned to an English-as-a-Second-Language (ESL) course that is part of a job skills training program.

The course must be of limited duration and a necessary or regular part of the job skills training. ESL is a course of study intended to teach English-speaking skills related to reading, writing, speaking and listening to students who are fluent in another language and are learning English.

For Federal Work Participation: Hours count as “Core” for no more than 12 months during the lifetime of the participant. After 12 months, hours count as “Non-Core.”

VL – Vocational Literacy Skills
Valid for the following programs: W-2, CF
Report this activity for a participant assigned to a Literacy Skills course that is completed as part of a job skills training program. The course must be of limited duration and be a necessary or regular part of the job skills training.

Vocational Literacy Skills is a course of study aimed at teaching reading, writing, math, and communication skills necessary to prepare a participant to participate in job skills training. Instruction may be provided in a formal educational institution, through a literacy council, or through another provider.

For Federal Work Participation: Hours count as “Core” for no more than 12 months during the lifetime of the participant. After 12 months, hours count as “Non-Core.”

WE – Work Experience
Valid for the following programs: W-2, LF, CF
This is a supervised unpaid work training activity with either:

· Public business or organization;

· Private not-for-profit business or organization; or

· Private for-profit business or organization.

Work Experience includes orientation activities conducted either by the W-2 agency or the work training site provider that prepare a participant for a specific work site.

The activity must serve a useful public purpose or be a project whose cost is partially or wholly offset by revenue generated by such projects. The program agency must provide Workers Compensation liability for the Work Experience job site.

The job site must have a work training site supervisor.

For Federal Work Participation: Hours count as “Core.”

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