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Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Employment and Training (SNAP E&T)

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The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Employment and Training (SNAP E&T) program helps SNAP recipients improve their employment opportunities by offering individualized career planning, short-term training for in-demand jobs, support with job searching, and financial assistance to overcome employment barriers. 

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Eligibility

Eligibility

Individuals have to be active on SNAP to participate in SNAP E&T.

Benefits

Benefits

SNAP E&T helps SNAP recipients improve their employment prospects and wage potential through job search, training, education or work activities.

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Find a local service provider

SNAP E&T is offered at many local organizations, including community and technical colleges, community-based organizations, county agencies, Tribes, and CareerForce Centers. You can find a SNAP E&T provider that’s convenient for you by using the Provider Map. This shows each location, the services they offer, and their contact information. You can contact a provider directly using the information provided on the map.  

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Some SNAP recipients need to follow work rules to keep getting SNAP. SNAP E&T can help people meet their work requirements and keep their SNAP benefits for longer.
Learn more about SNAP time-limited work rules

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