CT State Capital
Program Name: SNAP Education & Training (E&T) Programs
WHAT IS THE SNAP EDUCATION & TRAINING PROGRAM?
The SNAP Education and Training Program provides short-term job training and support services to eligible individuals receiving nutritional assistance. Scholarships are offered for a variety of certificate programs in multiple employment industries.
AM I ELIGIBLE?
You may be eligible if you:
- Receive SNAP benefits from the Department of Social Services;
- Are NOT receiving TFA/TANF;
- Are able and motivated to obtain employment upon successful completion of your program;
- And have not previously received a SNAP E&T scholarship.
*Final scholarship eligibility is determined by the program coordinator in collaboration with the Connecticut Department of Social Services.
PROGRAM OPTIONS AT THE CAPITAL CAMPUS:
- Admin Medical Assistant
- CNA – Nurse Aide Cert
- Community Health Worker
- EKG Technician
- Information Technology (IT) Tracks
- Intro to Manufacturing
- Patient Care Tech (PCT)
- New programs will be added regularly!
Supports Available Through Program: Tutoring, Equity Center, pantry, mental health services, laptop lending program, and career services.
Contact Details
Program Lead Point of Contact: Nickesha Davis
SNAP Coordinator
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| CT State Capital, 950 Main Street, Room 208, Hartford, CT, 06103 |
Program Details
Career Continuum Program Level: Career Preparation
Badges/Credentials Offered: Certificate - Educational, Certificate - Industry/Sector-Based
: TBD
Length of Program: Program length depends on the class, but average is 2-3 months
Target Population: Age - 17-24, Age - 18 and over, Age - 25 and older, In-school Youth, Out-of-School Youth (OY), Returning Citizens, Justice-Involved Youth, Non-Citizens, Hartford Resident, Homeless and Housing Insecurity, Gender - Male, Gender - Female, LGBTQIA
Target Population Gender: TBD
Eligibility Requirements: Age 17-24, Age - 18 and over, Age - 25 and older, Target Population - In-School Youth, Target Population - Out-of-School Youth (OY), Target Population - Returning Citizens, Target Population - Justice-Involved Youth, Target Population - Non-Citizens, Target Population - Hartford Resident, Target Population - Homeless and Housing Insecurity, Target Population - LGBTQIA, Target Population - Gender Identity Male, Target Population - Gender Identity Female, Target Population - Gender Identity Other
Residency Eligibility Requirements: Hartford Resident, Greater Hartford Region
Service Type: Career Competency Training, Integrated Education and Training, Occupational Skills Training
Sector: Healthcare, Information Technology, Manufacturing
Schedule (When is your program offered?): Schedule varies depending on the class. Classes are available in the mornings and evenings.
Website/Marketing Materials for Program
Marketing Materials Downloads:
TBD