Activity
Designation
Countable?
Unsubsidized employment
Core
Yes
Unsubsidized self-employment
Core
Yes
Subsidized employment
Core
Yes
Work experience
Core
Yes

On-the-job training (paid training whether on-site or off-site)
Core
Yes

Job search (JS) (up to 4 weeks, with an additional 2 weeks not more than once in the preceding 12 months.)
Core
Yes

Job readiness (JR) training (in conjunction with job search-not more than once in the preceding 12 months.)
Core
Yes
Community service programs
Core
Yes
Education programs: Vocational education, Distance Learning and College
Core
Yes, 12-month lifetime limit
Mental health counseling/treatment
Core
Yes, for 6 weeks
Addictive disorders counseling/treatment
Core
Yes, for 6 weeks
Life Skills Training (If used as JR activity)
Core
Yes, for 6 weeks
Job skills training directly related to employment
Non-Core (countable if client is already participating in core (primary) activities for at least 20 hours per week and shows good or satisfactory progress.
Yes
Education related to employment
Non-Core (countable if client is already participating in core (primary) activities for at least 20 hours per week and shows good or satisfactory progress.
Yes
Secondary school attendance or GED classes
Non-Core (countable if client is already participating in core (primary) activities for at least 20 hours per week and shows good or satisfactory progress.
Yes
College (code under Job Skills Training Directly Related to Employment)
Non-Core
Yes-only when directly related to a specific job or occupation
ESL classes
Non-Core
Yes
Job search and/or job readiness training (after 6-week limit is reached)
Other
No
Vocational education (after 12- month limit is reached)
Other
No
Job readiness training independent from countable job search
Other
No
Assessments
Other
No
Parenting skills training
Other
No
Life skills training (after 6-week limit as JR activity is reached)
Other
No