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

2. 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
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.)

3. 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)

4. 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 !

5. Basic requirements Have active email address and read daily
College communicates by 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)

6. 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
Exempt from testing if passed college level Math/English courses (show transcript)

7. 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.

8. 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

9. 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

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

11. 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

12. 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

13. 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

14. 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

15. 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

16. 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