Member PortalSNAP E&T Community of Practice
Through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Employment and training (SNAP E&T) National Partnership Grant awarded by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS), and in partnership with Seattle Jobs Initiative (SJI) and Third Sector Capital Partners, NAWB provided multi-faceted technical assistance for workforce development boards that were interested in becoming third-party SNAP E&T providers or intermediaries.
Multi-Faceted Technical Assistance and Tools
NAWB helped ensure that workforce boards have the tools to effectively manage these services, aligning with local labor market needs with an emphasis on equity in workforce participation. Strategies included:
Technical assistance provided to the broader workforce system through the co-creation of workshops and webinars with industry leaders
Targeted technical assistance and coaching to a select number of workforce boards that participate in specialized cohort programming
Relevant tools and resources exclusively for NAWB members and the broader workforce system
What did we do?
NAWB provided guidance and resources to workforce boards on building successful SNAP E&T programs through a Community of Practice and one on one technical assistance. By offering expertise in program design, management, and evaluation, NAWB helped boards improve outcomes for both participants and local economies, while addressing workforce development gaps. This collaborative approach helped strengthen employment pipelines for SNAP recipients.
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SNAP E&T ResourcesFrequently Asked Questions
What is SNAP E&T?
The SNAP Employment & Training (SNAP E&T) program, a skills and job training program for SNAP participants administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service (FNS), is a key resource States and their partners can utilize to help SNAP participants meet an urgent need skills and better jobs.
Who can benefit from this initiative?
SNAP recipients may benefit from participating in SNAP E&T programs as they can provide additional services and assistance on the journey to employment.
How can workforce boards engage with SNAP E&T?
There is a growing interest to identify and establish partnerships that intentionally connect SNAP E&T Programs with local Workforce Systems including Workforce Development Boards, American Job Centers, and WIOA-funded services to expand services and supports to SNAP recipients. Workforce Development Boards can engage with SNAP E&T in the following ways:
Referral Partnerships
Establishing a general referral agreement and process between SNAP E&T programs and local workforce providers including American Job Centers and WIOA-funded programs.
Jointly Serve/Co-Enroll
Creating processes to jointly serve and co-enroll participants in both Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) and SNAP E&T services.
SNAP E&T Intermediary
Contracting with local Workforce Development Boards and State Departments of Labor to operate as a SNAP E&T intermediary or a third-party partner.
Third Party Partner
Contracting directly with local WDBs to coordinate and receive SNAP E&T referrals and offer services including assessments and job training options.