On Wednesday, March 2, U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that 10 states have been selected to receive federal assistance to develop job training and employment programs through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program’s (SNAP) "SNAP to Skills" initiative. The program will connect states with resources and technical expertise from the Seattle Jobs Initiative to develop new employment and training programs in hopes of connecting more low-income individuals with the skills they need for career success.
"Fortunately, the economy is improving in most areas of the country, but it is still very challenging for people with limited education or more basic job skills to secure full time work and better paying jobs," said Vilsack. "Helping SNAP recipients move off the program due to higher job earnings produces a double win for the individual household and for the economy as a whole."
The project, initially authorized under the 2014 Farm Bill, will make a variety of CTE-related opportunities available to SNAP recipients through September 2017.
ACTE advocates for federal policies that will strengthen CTE opportunities nationwide, including those affecting low-income individuals such as SNAP and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families. We will continue to identify opportunities to emphasize the role of CTE in preparing all students for career success.
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