Temporary Assistance/Case Management Manual

0275.040.15 Participation Activities

The following activities count as participation in the Work Experience Program:

  • Assessments to determine if the Temporary Assistance (TA) recipient is able to pursue or obtain a specific employment opportunity including:
    • Assessments performed by MWA case managers to determine past employment, medical and drug history, etc. that may affect the ability to obtain the position.
    • A Division of Vocational Rehabilitation assessment to determine the ability to obtain the position.
    • Employer required tests such as typing, a physical, psychological, aptitude, personality, and drug tests.
  • Alternative Work Experience Program (AWEP) (volunteer employment in a private sector setting).
  • Community Work Experience (CWEP) (volunteer employment in a public sector setting).