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2018 SNAP ET info PowerPpoint

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Patrice Barrett, MPH

This document provides information about MxCC's SNAP Education and Training Program. The program uses federal funding to provide career training courses to SNAP recipients to help them gain job skills and find employment. Eligible individuals must be active SNAP clients, have a GED/high school diploma, and pass placement tests. Courses offered include security guard certification, human services assistant, various healthcare programs like CNA and pharmacy tech, and veterinary assistant. The commitment is 10-12 weeks, and the goal is to help participants complete training and find a job to improve their career prospects and quality of life. Requirements, the application process, and available resources are outlined.

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WELCOME SNAP EDUCATION AND TRAINING PROGRAM http://mxcc.edu/ce/snap/. @MxCCSNAP
Career readiness Hand out in back This is a first step Think about future career plans Career resources, speakers, advice Russell Library Job Group Thursdays Basic computer classes Must have : General career skills not covered in classes - Basic computer skills (MS Office, web search etc.)
What is SNAP E & T ? Scholarship program with $$ from US FDA to CT DSS DSS to MxCC for career training courses SNAP clients take classes = jobs making good $$ Gain career skills, raise overall well being and quality of life for family DSS expects you to get a job after the course. They check employment status with Dept. of Labor by SSN (decisions on benefits)
Why the SNAP program ? Demonstrate responsibility & good work habits Practice time/work management Improve communication skills Grow problem solving skills Understand personal strengths and weaknesses Never hurts to develop a career reference ! Supportive environment
Basic requirements Have active email address & check daily College communicates by email not phone or text So do all workplaces Invest in a tablet at least if needed US Citizen (picture ID & Soc. Sec No.) SNAP recipient now and during course Can perform physical requirements of the training (lifting, standing)
Requirements #2 Not receive TANF (cash) DSS benefits GED/high school diploma or higher Pass placement tests Math and English levels (HS senior) info sheet on back table to schedule http://mxcc.edu/bsa/prep/. Exempt from testing if passed college level Math/English courses (show transcript)
Requirements #3 Not enroll you in training programs if cannot be legally employed in that profession. We check CT Judicial database for criminal background Health care classes do urine drug screening before clinical Employers do not usually want to see convictions (esp. healthcare) Commitment 10 - 12 weeks transportation & childcare. Juggle tests, classes, clinical sites for health care classes.
Courses Continuing Ed website for details on dates and times SECURITY GUARD One day class 8 hrs. Written exam at the end of the day No placement testing but literacy needed 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 long with tests, essays, project, field placement Sections in Meriden & Middletown
Health Care Phlebotomy (competitive) Mornings Middletown Tues/Thursdays Lab placements on Saturday mornings All semesters PCT have valid CT CNA license Day course in Middletown Spring and Fall semesters Clinical rotation at hospital ***All health care placements require up to date proof of immunizations on health form
Pharmacy Tech & CNA Pharmacy tech Evenings Tues/Thursday Spring and Fall semesters MUST pass Math placement Memorize drugs Math calculation https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=mbs_Nd_bI60. Certified Nurse Assistant Certified Nurse Assistant 3 locations & different dates all semesters Meriden (evenings) Middletown & Old Saybrook (Days ) Plus clinical at SNFs
Veterinary Assistant Long six month course starts Feb. and August Classes on campus MW eves Clinical at Peiper Olsen animal hospital Saturday (transportation important) Very enjoyable course do large & small animals https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3mUTwiFJPjI.
Application Please give correct & complete information Current SNAP client ID# Need picture ID for testing also Writing sample 8-10 lines in essay Signature on application Read carefully last page commit to terms of the program Certify we may check the info you give to us Will ask and report to DSS about your student progress
So.If interested Fill out application & the course you want Sign up for testing time (12/12 or 12/13) Decisions about 2 weeks after complete info Placement testing info sheet on back table Follow the directions on the sheet Will put you in a class or on wait list
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 (evenings) at Adult Ed (Middletown) with Take College Success class Tues. evening on MxCC campus Retake placement tests and reapply to a course(or college) ! Info on back table Special Fast Track Math Dec/Jan and then retest
Protecting 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
Email me at pbarrett@mxcc.edu MxCC Continuing Education web site for class details Ask people who took classes here Consider carefully the commitment you will make

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2018 SNAP ET info PowerPpoint

  • 1. WELCOME SNAP EDUCATION AND TRAINING PROGRAM http://mxcc.edu/ce/snap/. @MxCCSNAP
  • 2. Career readiness Hand out in back This is a first step Think about future career plans Career resources, speakers, advice Russell Library Job Group Thursdays Basic computer classes Must have : General career skills not covered in classes - Basic computer skills (MS Office, web search etc.)
  • 3. What is SNAP E & T ? Scholarship program with $$ from US FDA to CT DSS DSS to MxCC for career training courses SNAP clients take classes = jobs making good $$ Gain career skills, raise overall well being and quality of life for family DSS expects you to get a job after the course. They check employment status with Dept. of Labor by SSN (decisions on benefits)
  • 4. Why the SNAP program ? Demonstrate responsibility & good work habits Practice time/work management Improve communication skills Grow problem solving skills Understand personal strengths and weaknesses Never hurts to develop a career reference ! Supportive environment
  • 5. Basic requirements Have active email address & check daily College communicates by email not phone or text So do all workplaces Invest in a tablet at least if needed 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) DSS benefits GED/high school diploma or higher Pass placement tests Math and English levels (HS senior) info sheet on back table to schedule http://mxcc.edu/bsa/prep/. Exempt from testing if passed college level Math/English courses (show transcript)
  • 7. Requirements #3 Not enroll you in training programs if cannot be legally employed in that profession. We check CT Judicial database for criminal background Health care classes do urine drug screening before clinical Employers do not usually want to see convictions (esp. healthcare) Commitment 10 - 12 weeks transportation & childcare. Juggle tests, classes, clinical sites for health care classes.
  • 8. Courses Continuing Ed website for details on dates and times SECURITY GUARD One day class 8 hrs. Written exam at the end of the day No placement testing but literacy needed 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 long with tests, essays, project, field placement Sections in Meriden & Middletown
  • 9. Health Care Phlebotomy (competitive) Mornings Middletown Tues/Thursdays Lab placements on Saturday mornings All semesters PCT have valid CT CNA license Day course in Middletown Spring and Fall semesters Clinical rotation at hospital ***All health care placements require up to date proof of immunizations on health form
  • 10. Pharmacy Tech & CNA Pharmacy tech Evenings Tues/Thursday Spring and Fall semesters MUST pass Math placement Memorize drugs Math calculation https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=mbs_Nd_bI60. Certified Nurse Assistant Certified Nurse Assistant 3 locations & different dates all semesters Meriden (evenings) Middletown & Old Saybrook (Days ) Plus clinical at SNFs
  • 11. Veterinary Assistant Long six month course starts Feb. and August Classes on campus MW eves Clinical at Peiper Olsen animal hospital Saturday (transportation important) Very enjoyable course do large & small animals https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3mUTwiFJPjI.
  • 12. Application Please give correct & complete information Current SNAP client ID# Need picture ID for testing also Writing sample 8-10 lines in essay Signature on application Read carefully last page commit to terms of the program Certify we may check the info you give to us Will ask and report to DSS about your student progress
  • 13. So.If interested Fill out application & the course you want Sign up for testing time (12/12 or 12/13) Decisions about 2 weeks after complete info Placement testing info sheet on back table Follow the directions on the sheet Will put you in a class or on wait list
  • 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 (evenings) at Adult Ed (Middletown) with Take College Success class Tues. evening on MxCC campus Retake placement tests and reapply to a course(or college) ! Info on back table Special Fast Track Math Dec/Jan and then retest
  • 15. Protecting 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 MxCC Continuing Education web site for class details Ask people who took classes here Consider carefully the commitment you will make