SNAP 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 provides multi-faceted technical assistance for workforce development boards interested in becoming third-party SNAP E&T providers or intermediaries.

Multi-Faceted Technical Assistance and Tools

NAWB ensures that workforce boards have the tools to effectively manage these services, aligning with local labor market needs and emphasizing equity in workforce participation. Our strategies include:

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 made available for NAWB members and the broader workforce system

How NAWB Helps

NAWB provides guidance and resources to workforce boards on building successful SNAP E&T programs through our Community of Practice or through one on one technical assistance. By offering expertise in program design, management, and evaluation, NAWB helps boards improve outcomes for both participants and local economies, while addressing workforce development gaps. This collaborative approach strengthens employment pipelines for SNAP recipients.

Download SNAP E&T program resources and toolkits.

SNAP E&T Resources

Frequently 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.