The Post-employment Services component is a voluntary program which provides current and former clients with services that lead to career advancement and employment stability. Participation is subject to the requirements provided in this regulation and depends on available funding and resources. The Department shall determine eligibility for and authorize Post-employment Services. Post-employment Services may only be provided by provider agencies under contract with the Department, and services may vary by provider.

1. (A) Eligible Participants. The following individuals are eligible to participate in the Post-employment Services component:

   1. (1) employed current and former TAFDC clients; and
   2. (2) current and former clients who are in the job search phase of a Department-approved job readiness or employment activity. In order to participate, the individual must first be accepted for participation by an authorized

Post-employment Services provider. Eligibility for the Post-employment Services component is limited to up to 12 months from the date the TAFDC case closed.

1. (B) Services. Services in the Post-employment Services component may include, but are not limited to:

   1. (1) transition support services;
   2. (2) employee work force retention services;
   3. (3) skills and educational advancement services; and
   4. (4) re-employment and job upgrade services.

2. (C) Participation Criteria. The following are the criteria for participation in the Post-employment Services component:

   1. (1) The individual is accepted for participation by the Post-employment Services provider;
   2. (2) The individual must attend a program orientation required by the service provider;
   3. (3) The individual must attend case management sessions required by the service provider; and
   4. (4) The individual must participate in Post-employment Services activities scheduled by the service provider. The individual may terminate his or her participation by notifying the Post-employment

Services provider.