1. WELCOME SNAP Employment & Training Fall 2018 classes
@MxCCSNAP

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

3. Almost everything I tell you ….
Can be found on the program web page on MxCC web site under Continuing Education
AND the class schedules are on the MxCC Continuing Education web pages

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

5. Recent basic job description
Experience & Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook )
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

6. 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)

7. 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

8. Career readiness… Computers to use. CAREER READINESS handout
Get general career skills not covered in classes
Know basic computer skills (MS Office, , 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.

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

10. Education required in job market (2017)

11. 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

12. Application Active email address and read it daily
I will 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)

13. 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)

14. 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.

15. 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

16. 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

17. 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

18. Intro videos on careers
Vet Assistant

19. 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

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

21. 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

22. 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

23. Ask current/former students Consider seriously the commitment required
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