This panel discussion will focus on how SNAP and the AbilityOne program can positively impact public administration and the disability community through collaboration.
Community colleges are vital partners for strong SNAP E&T programs.
Many SNAP E&T providers use philanthropy as a source of nonfederal match, yet very few state SNAP agencies partner with philanthropy leaders. Together, state SNAP agencies and philanthropy leaders can make more intentional and impactful investments in SNAP E&T programs nationwide.
This was a live-streamed session at the 2024 SNAP E&T National Forum. With a shared focus on propelling economic mobility and career pathways, community college and human service partnerships can have a transformative impact on people and communities.
FNS solicited input and feedback from state SNAP agencies about what makes an effective SNAP E&T program, what elements should be included in a framework for determining an effective program and any additional considerations that should inform this effort.
This session will highlight partnerships between local anti-hunger advocates, employers and the state/county leaders responsible for designing and implementing effective SNAP E&T programs.
In this interactive session, audience members engaged with different stages that simulate the experience of the immediate weeks following incarceration to meet employment-related needs, including obtaining identification, maintaining housing, applying for benefits and complying with supervision requirements, such as treatment and parole officer meetings.
In this session, SNAP E&T participants, North Carolina partners and state staff share their unique stories of how their roles have evolved into something more meaningful than just a job.
This session will explore how Colorado has integrated the Goal4 It! coaching model into its case management approach for Employment First (SNAP E&T) alongside other programs as part of a state-wide initiative to improve the consistency and quality of workforce development services.
The SNAP E&T program in Hennepin County, Minnesota, created a comprehensive onboarding guide which provides step-by-step information to assist providers from day one. This session will include sharing the step-by-step process onboarding guide, including the documents and resources that are utilized.