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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.
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Step into the workforce with clarity, confidence, and the tools to succeed. This 8-week program is designed to help you prepare for employment—from identifying your career goals to mastering interviews. Whether you're entering the workforce for the first time or re-entering with a fresh start, this course meets you where you are and equips you to move forward with power and professionalism.
JOB READINESS PROGRAM ACTIVITIES
CAREER FOUNDATIONS (DAY 1) Activity Type: Job Search Preparation Program Components:
Career goal identification
Resume building fundamentals
Job search strategies
Professional document preparation
PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATION (DAY 2) Activity Type: Workplace Communication Program Components:
Business communication essentials
Email and written correspondence
Virtual meeting protocols
Professional networking basics
DIGITAL WORKPLACE SKILLS (DAY 3) Activity Type: Technology Readiness Program Components:
Basic computer operations
Virtual collaboration tools
Online workplace platforms
Digital communication methods
EMPLOYMENT PREPARATION (DAY 4) Activity Type: Interview Skills Program Components:
Interview techniques and practice
Professional presentation skills
Job market navigation
Employment opportunity assessment
Participants
Low income, unemployed, under employed
Program is Offered In
English, Spanish
Program Hours per Week
8 hours per week
Program Duration
8 weeks
Rolling Admission
Yes
Sample Schedule
Hours
Activity Type
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
9:00am-4:00pm
Job Search Preparation
✓
9:00am-4:00pm
Workplace Communication
✓
9:00am-4:00pm
Employment Readiness
✓
9:00am-4:00pm
Coaching
✓
Other Schedule Information
Hybrid delivery model (90% virtual, 10% in-person available)
Morning and evening sessions available
Flexible scheduling options
