How We Can Help See how SNAP Path to Work can help you achieve your career goals and support your family’s success.
Programs and Services SNAP Path to Work offers a variety of education and training programs and supports designed to help you prepare for, find, and succeed in your next job.
Eligibility Requirements Interested? Find out who can enroll in SNAP Path to Work and how to get started.
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Job Readiness Training covers basic soft skills needed to prepare job seekers for successful employment application, including resume clinics, mock interviews, job research training, and how to apply. Job readiness skills will focus on building teamwork, effective communication, problem-solving, work ethics, flexibility, adaptability and interpersonal skills.
Job Coaching through individualized coaching and group trainings and workshops, we support members to update resumes, identify transferable skills, pursue trainings or education as needed, improve English skills, and apply for jobs that would offer them economic stability.
Job Placement Provide support for individuals to search for good fit job opportunities, submit applications, and prepare for job interviews. La Colaborativa also maintains a list of local employers who are hiring, including many that struggle to find work-ready employees for their industry.
Job Days La Colaborativa hosts Job Days at our office where an employer who is actively hiring can come to our office and interview candidates for employment.
Program is offered in: English, Spanish, Haitian Creole
Participant demographics:
Low-income, Latinx, immigrants
Anticipated number of SNAP participants per year: 200
Total hours: 12
Program duration: 12 weeks
Rolling Admission: Yes
Program start dates: These programs are on-going and offered throughout the year
Sample schedule:
Hours
Activity Type
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
varies
Application workshops
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✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
varies
Interview Preparation
✓
✓
✓
varies
Resume creation
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
Is the program offered remotely? No
Is public transportation available? Yes
Location information:
Chelsea Survival Center, 63 Sixth Street Chelsea, MA 02150
Accessible via public transportation
318 Broadway, Chelsea, MA 02150
Accessible via public transportation
Program is CORI friendly? Yes
Other outcomes: Employment/Promotion, Basic skills gain
Participant Supports:
Participant Support Category
As needed
All participants
DTA SNAP Child Care Referral
✓
DTA SNAP Transportation Support
✓
Books and supplies
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Are there any out of pocket expenses for the participant? No