1. WELCOME SNAP Employment & Training http://mxcc. edu/ce/snap/
WELCOME SNAP Employment & Training PATRICE BARRETT MPH, PROGRAM COORDINATOR
@MxCCSNAP

2. Great web site on SNAP: http://www.snap4ct.org/.
UCONN Health Center
Info on:
Recipes, nutrition
Farmers markets
Free events
Free cookbook

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

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

5. Career readiness for work…
Coming here first step
Plan for a career
Resources for resumes, practice interviews, job searches, basic computer classes, special speakers
Russell Library Career Services
nts/business_progs.html.
Look at CAREER READINESS handout
General career skills not covered in classes -
Know basic computer skills (MS Office, , web search etc.)

6. Required 3 career skills classes to get certificate
Required attendance for certificate
Topics: resumes, interview skills, workplace expectations, basic computer skills
Summer – 3 Wednesdays in June from 9 AM to 12 Noon
June 6th, 13th, 20th

7. Application requirements
Active address and read daily
College and workplaces communicate by and Me too – no phone/text
US Citizen (picture ID & Soc. Sec No.)
SNAP recipient the entire course
Can perform physical requirements of the training (lifting, standing)

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

9. Requirements
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.

10. Summer 2018 Courses SECURITY GUARD PHLEBOTOMY One day on June 9th
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 expense
Competitive – only 2 seats available
Mornings Middletown Tues/Thursdays
Lab clinical on Saturday mornings
***All health care placements require up to date proof of immunizations, health form & drug screen

11. Certified Nursing Assistant
Certified Nurse Assistant
3 sections in Middletown and Old Saybrook
Day and Evening sections
Online section also with clinical afternoon/evening
Plus clinical at SNFs

12. Veterinary Assistant starts end of August again
Long course for 6 months twice a year
Classes on campus eves
Clinical at Peiper Olsen animal hospital Saturday (transportation important)
Very enjoyable course – do large & small animals

13. Application Give complete information 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

14. If interested …. Application now or online Sign up for testing
Decisions after complete info –
Placement testing info sheet

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

16. 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

17. me
Check MxCC Continuing Education web site for class details
Ask current/former students
Consider seriously the commitment this requires