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5 Things to Know About SNAP Employment & Training

5 Things to Know About SNAP Employment & Training
2021
American Public Human Services Association (APHSA), the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL)
Author(s): 
American Public Human Services Association (APHSA), the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL)
5 Things to Know About SNAP Employment & Training
Source Sector(s)
Non-profit
Benefits Program
Other Supplemental Nutrition Programs
SNAP: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
Level of Government
State/Provincial
Location
United States
Format
Policy Brief

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is well known for providing nutrition support for individuals and families with low incomes. The lesser-known SNAP Employment and Training Program (SNAP E&T) helps eligible participants develop skills to achieve economic mobility. SNAP E&T provides employability assessments, training, case management, transportation, child care and other services and supports to help participants attain sustainable employment. State legislatures have an opportunity to support economic recovery and decrease food insecurity among individuals and families by investing in the SNAP E&T program, including with American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds.