734-1          APPROVAL CRITERIA

Proposed Vocational Training activities must meet all of the following criteria before the case worker may assign it as a work activity on their Plan:

• The training takes place within Alaska.
   

• The number of remaining Temporary Assistance assistance months allows the participant enough time to complete the training, plus search for and find unsubsidized employment.   See the 60 Month Assistance Limit chapter.
   

• The participant demonstrates the ability and motivation to successfully complete the training at a level that matches performance expectations.
   

• The training leads to employment in a recognized occupation expected to be in demand within the labor market.  Labor market information ( LMI Labor Market Information ) must support this determination.  See the Work: Assessment and Assignment chapter for more information.