WELCOME SNAP EDUCATION AND TRAINING PROGRAM http://mxcc.edu/ce/snap/. @MxCCSNAP

Career readiness for work… Coming here a first step Think about future employment & career plans Career resources for resume, practice interviews, job searches, basic computer classes Russell Library Career Services https://www.russelllibrary.org/news_eve nts/business_progs.html. Look at CAREER READINESS handout Must have or learn: General career skills not covered in classes - Have basic computer skills (MS Office, web search etc.)

What is SNAP E & T ? “Scholarship” program with $$ from US FDA to CT DSS DSS to MxCC for career training courses Training courses = jobs making good $$ PLUS Gain career skills, raise overall well being and quality of life for a family DSS expects you to get a job after finishing course. They will check employment status with Dept. of Labor by SSN (affects decisions on benefits)

Why the SNAP program ? A few reasons : Demonstrate responsibility & good work habits Practice time/work management Improve communication skills Grow your computer and problem solving skills Understand personal strengths and weaknesses It never hurts to develop a career reference !

Basic requirements Have active email address and read daily College communicates by email and so do I – no phone or text So industry workplaces Invest in a small tablet at least US Citizen (picture ID & Soc. Sec No.) SNAP recipient now and during course Can perform physical requirements of the training (lifting, standing)

Requirements #2 Not receive TANF (cash) benefits GED/high school diploma or higher Pass placement tests Math and English levels (HS senior) – info sheet on back table to schedule http://mxcc.edu/bsa/prep/. Exempt from testing if passed college level Math/English courses (show transcript)

Requirements #3 Will not enroll you in training programs if cannot be legally employed. No felonies or failed urine drug screen. We check CT Judicial database for background Employers do not usually want to see any convictions (esp. healthcare) Commitment 10 to 12 weeks – think about transportation & childcare. Juggle tests, classes, clinical sites for health care classes.

Courses offered Continuing Ed website has details SECURITY GUARD One day Written exam at the end of the day No placement testing but need literacy Over $150 in fees after course to be certified at your cost HUMAN SERVICES ASST Great way to try a college level course Traditional semester with tests, essays, project, field placement Sections in Meriden & Middletown

Health Care Phlebotomy (competitive) Mornings Middletown Tues/Thursdays Lab clinicals on Saturday mornings PCT – have valid CT CNA license Day course in Middletown Starts mid January Clinical rotation at hospital ***All health care placements require up to date proof of immunizations and health form

Pharmacy Tech & CNA Pharmacy tech Certified Nurse Assistant Evenings Tues/Thursday MUST pass Math placement Memorize drugs Math calculation https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=mbs_Nd_bI60. Certified Nurse Assistant 3 locations & different dates Meriden (evenings) Middletown & Old Saybrook (Days ) Plus clinical at SNFs

Veterinary Assistant Long course for 6 month twice a year Classes on campus MW eves Clinical at Peiper Olsen animal hospital Saturday (transportation important) Very enjoyable course – do large & small animals https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3mUTwiFJPjI.

Application Please give ALL correct & complete information Will also need picture ID for testing and registration Writing sample 8-10 lines Signature on application Read carefully last page – commit to terms of the program Permission we can check the info you give to us Will report to DSS about your student progress

If interested …. Fill out application with course you want Sign up for testing time Decisions after complete info – Placement testing info sheet on back table Follow the directions on the sheet

Not ready or successful on testing Resources Middletown & Wallingford Adult Ed have skill packages with MxCC (no charge) Take Fast Track Math and English to improve at Adult Ed with College Success class Tues. evening on MxCC campus Retake placement tests and reapply to a course(or college) ! Info on back table

Keeping your personal information - If accepted or not – keep applications for period of time In locked drawers according to federal law for records that contain personal ID info (SSN, etc.) Only 2 people have access at MxCC

Email me at pbarrett@mxcc.edu Look at MxCC Continuing Education web site for class details Ask people who took classes here Consider the commitment you will make