WELCOME SNAP Employment & Training Fall 2018 classes @MxCCSNAP

Great web site on food info: http://www.snap4ct.org/. From UCONN Health Center Recipes, nutrition Farmers markets Free events Free cookbook

Almost everything I tell you …. Can be found on the program web page on MxCC web site under Continuing Education http://mxcc.edu/ce/snap/. AND the class schedules are on the MxCC Continuing Education web pages http://mxcc.edu/ce/courses/.

COMPUTER USE AND EMAIL All communication from me, MxCC, and employers you apply to will be by email No phone calls or texts Maintain and check daily email Learn computer basics – look into getting an inexpensive tablet. Required skills in the job market !

Recent basic job description Experience & Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook email) Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills with high degree of initiative (no standing around or texting) Strong verbal and written skills, attention to details Work effectively as team player and individual Ability to multi-task and problem solve

SNAP E & T Program “Scholarship” program with US FDA $ to DSS DSS MxCC for career courses Finish courses = make good $ Raise overall quality of life for a family DSS expects you to get a job after finishing course. Checks with Dept. of Labor by SSN (decisions on benefits)

Why this program ? Understand personal strengths & weaknesses Show responsibility & good work habits Practice home/time/work management Gain new skills Improve computer and problem solving skills Understand personal strengths & weaknesses Develop a career reference First step maybe to a college degree

Career readiness… Computers to use. CAREER READINESS handout Get general career skills not covered in classes Know basic computer skills (MS Office, EMAIL, web search etc.) Must invest time in this Resumes, practice interviews, job searches, basic computer classes, special speakers Russell Library Career Services has them all free Meriden PL has some Computers to use.

Required SNAP Career skills classes also in the semester Required attendance for course certificate Topics: Resumes, interview skills, workplace expectations, basic computer skills

Education required in job market (2017)

Average Yearly Income – March 2018 Security Guards = $15.00/hour but depends on the employer Cert. Nursing Asst. = $24,000 to $32,000/year (shift $ differences) Phlebotomy = $31,000 to $35,000 annually start Vet Assistants = $17.89 /hr. mean wage Human Services = $19.56/ hr. mean wages

Application Active email address and read it daily I will email questions – I work part time US Citizen (picture ID & Soc. Sec No.) SNAP benefit entire course Can perform physical requirements of the training (lifting, standing)

Program Requirements Not receive TANF (cash) GED/high school diploma or higher Pass placement tests Math and English at HS level – info sheet on back table to schedule. Mandatory for Human Services and Pharm Tech See program web page for appointment directions Exempt from testing if passed college level Math/English courses (show transcript)

Requirements Will not enroll you in training programs if cannot be legally employed. No felonies or failed urine drug screen. We check criminal database on background check. 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.

Fall 2018 Courses Check online Cont. Ed schedule Cert. Nursing Asst. – 2 or more sections/times PCT – need active CNA license/working now Human Services Asst. – Middletown and Meriden classes (pass Accuplacer English) Security Guard Certification – One Saturday class all day Veterinary Asst. – one class eves. and clinical section Phlebotomy Tech – mornings and clinicals Pharmacy Tech – evening and pass Math placement

Security Guard class information After the 8 hour class – must go to CT State Police to do background checks, fingerprinting, etc. If all is well – get your Security Guard “card” We give you a voucher for this and the State Police bill us Included in the cost of your class

Important Issues ***All health care placements require up to date proof of immunizations, health form, & drug screen Vet Assistant Clinical at Peiper- Olsen Vet Hospital

Intro videos on careers Vet Assistant https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3mUTwiFJPjI

Read Application carefully Give complete information Signature - Read carefully last page – commit to terms of the program – deadline for dropping class Permission we can check the info Will report to DSS about your student progress

If interested …. Application now or online Sign up for Accuplacer testing if needed Decisions after complete info to me – Watch your email for answer Placement testing info sheet in back

Not ready for placement testing ? Resources Middletown & Meriden Adult Ed packages with MxCC (no charge) Take Fast Track Math and English here any semester (see online class schedule or handout) Retake placement tests and reapply to a course Info on back table

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

Ask current/former students Consider seriously the commitment required USDA nondiscrimination statement:  https://fns-prod.azureedge.net/sites/default/files/cr/Nondiscrimination-Statement.pdf