The SNAP Employment and Training Program
Providing Opportunity
The SNAP Employment and Training Program (SNAP E&T) is a federal employment assistance program through the USDA, Food and Nutrition Service, to assist Supplemental Nutrition Assistance program (SNAP) participants to receive individual targeted supports to gain the skills needed to find employment leading to self-sufficiency. Each state is mandated to operate a state SNAP E&T program, including Nevada. NSHE, in partnership with the Nevada Division of Welfare and Supportive Services, is a contract partner to provide the components necessary to assist Nevada SNAP recipients interested in pursuing education and training leading to a higher wage.
Eligible participants are provided support from our institutions in:
Assessment of skills, barriers and needs
Funding for Tuition, books and supplies
Life skills, work skills and financial literacy
Transportation assistance
Childcare assistance
Work readiness services
SNAP E&T at NSHE
Great Basin College, “The Gold Standard in the Silver State”, offers associate and baccalaureate level education in academic, career and technical fields. Welcoming over 4,000 students annually from all corners of the country, both online and at our various campuses and centers, GBC’s presence extends across two time zones and spans more than 86,000 square miles throughout Nevada. A leader in rural higher education, GBC takes pride in developing students who are well-prepared to meet the demands of industry and who contribute to the success and prosperity of the local economy.
For more information and to apply for SNAPET at GBC, please visit Great Basin College: SNAP Program – Home
The SNAP E&T Program at Truckee Meadows Community College *** can you make the name for TMCC as a link they can click to the main college site** supports SNAP recipients in pursuing education and training that leads to sustainable employment. Through this program, participants receive guidance on career goals and individualized coaching to overcome challenges. Participants may qualify for financial resources for tuition, books, and supplies. Additional supports such as transportation assistance and childcare may also be available to help remove barriers to success.
Our goal is to empower participants with the skills and resources needed to thrive in the workforce and work towards long-term success.
For more information and to get started, please visit:
Educational Partnership Programs – Truckee Meadows Community College
SNAP at DWSS
Apply for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) with NV Division of Welfare and Supportive Services (DWSS).