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Supporting Thriving Communities with SNAP E&T: The Example of Returning Citizens
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Employment and Training (SNAP E&T) program provides funding to states and counties to provide education, training, and wraparound support services in their communities. Ensuring that everyone, regardless of their needs or challenges, has access to these opportunities is important to fostering strong, diverse communities.SNAP E&T can offer community-based organizations (CBOs) the opportunity to strengthen existing programs delivering these services, especially for hard-to-reach and vulnerable populations. Individuals re-entering their communities after involvement in the criminal justice system face a unique set of challenges finding training and getting hired for high quality job opportunities with living wages and competitive benefits packages. In the following session, participants will learn about the value SNAP E&T can provide to organizations leading workforce development initiatives in their communities, particularly those with a focus on vulnerable and overlooked populations.
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Introduction to SNAP E&T
This webinar will provide participating agencies with an overview and greater understanding of the SNAP Employment and Training (SNAP E&T) programs. SNAP E&T is a long-standing workforce development initiative that is getting a new life with focused intentions to help Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients gain employment through training, education, and work-related activities.Participants will learn about the structure of SNAP E&T, eligibility criteria, and compliance requirements outlined in federal regulations. We will look at possible ways to incorporate a workforce development effort at your agency by discussing funding opportunities, as well as the role of nonprofits in service delivery. We will use case studies and explain best practices for successfully implementing and sustaining SNAP E&T programs. Participants will be able to ask questions during this interactive webinar to clarify main concepts and discuss implementation strategies.
SNAP E&T: Navigating Complex State Systems
The National Community Reinvestment Coalition (NCRC) is dedicated to ensuring private capital is fairly and equitably invested in underserved areas across the country. Our vision of a just economy requires that everyone has the support, resources, and opportunities necessary to find well-paid careers they are passionate about and allow them to thrive. One federal program that seeks to assist individuals with obtaining employment is the SNAP Employment and Training program (SNAP E&T), which provides states and third-party organizations with funding for the administration and delivery of programs that assist individuals participating in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) with services that help them to advance in their careers. While administered through the federal government, every state decides what their SNAP E&T program will look like. The rules, structure, and services offered between states vary significantly. In this session, participants will learn about these different state approaches to third-party partnership, where to find out more about their state’s model and current priorities, and how to assess alignment with the state’s plan.Learning Outcomes: Understand the landscape of SNAP E&T plans, variation by state, and how to find out more information about how SNAP E&T works in your organization’s home stateLearn about navigating state-level priorities and state plans when applying for SNAP E&T as a third-party provider
