Support That Helps You Succeed
If you receive SNAP benefits, you may be eligible for SNAP Employment and Training (E&T), a program that can help you take your next steps toward a better job and a hopeful future. Use the to find your state s website to learn more about service providers near you.
With SNAP E&T, you can get:
Help finding a job
Transportation assistance, like bus passes and gas cards
Books and training materials
Career planning services and advice
Uniforms, tools, and supplies
Childcare, in some states
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are age 16-64 and able to work, you will probably need to meet certain work requirements to get SNAP benefits. For more information, see the SNAP Work Requirements page.
SNAP E&T is a flexible program with a wide range of services. Whether your goal is to go back to school or to learn new skills for an in-demand job, SNAP E&T can provide you with case management and training to help you achieve success. All SNAP E&T participants are reimbursed for expenses that are reasonable, necessary, and directly related to your participation in the E&T program. SNAP E&T programs are different in each state, so visit your state's website using the map below to learn more about the requirements, services, and providers in your area.
Eligibility criteria are different in every state, but generally you must be:
- Receiving SNAP,
- Not receiving TANF cash assistance, and
- Able to work when you finish the program.
Some states require certain SNAP recipients to participate in an E&T program to receive SNAP benefits. If your state requires you to participate, you will be notified by your eligibility worker. You will get a notice in the mail explaining work rules that you need to follow to keep receiving SNAP benefits. The notice will also explain what to do if you have a good reason for not being able to participate in SNAP E&T. Good reasons include things out of your control, like getting sick, illness of another household member that needs your presence, a household emergency, or the unavailability of transportation.
Contact your SNAP caseworker or local office and ask about Employment and Training options. Visit your state's website using the map below to learn more about the requirements, services, and providers where you live
submit SNAP E&T state plans to FNS.