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SNAP and TAFDC clients seeking employment or occupational or vocational training
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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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WPP is a partnership between DTA and the Massachusetts Department of Career Services through MassHire Career Centers providing scaled up targeted Job Search and related services to TAFDC and SNAP participants. This partnership provides additional employment supports to participants through the network of MassHire Career Centers. Through WPP, you will receive access to individualized career counseling and guidance, workshops, job fairs, employer recruitment, and access to free resources to assist with job search and applications.
Services:
- Individualized job coaching
- Interviewing techniques
- Resume writing
- Access to digital resources
- Access to certificate programs
- Statewide and national job listing
- English language skills
- Vocational Skills training
- Direct employer connections
For career center hours, events, and training information visit the MassHire Metro South/West Career Center website: masshiremsw.com
Ready to get started? Register for MassHire JobQuest online and reach out to this career center's program contact to tell them that you'd like to enroll in WPP.
Note to DTA clients:
The WPP program serves SNAP and TAFDC participants. To participate in WPP through SNAP PATH to work, you must be a SNAP applicant or recipient.
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- SNAP clients: If you have questions about eligibility, enrollment, or participant supports, contact a DTA SNAP Path to Work Specialist: (888) 483-0255
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- TAFDC clients: If interested in WPP, contact DTA.EmploymentServices@state.ma.us or your local Full Engagement Worker.
Program is Offered In
English, Spanish, Other
Information About Program Hours
Participation hours and duration will vary based on individualized employment & training plan.
Rolling Admission
Yes
Sample Schedule
| Hours | Activity Type | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
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| Schedule varies | Individualized job coaching, career center workshops, job search activity, education or skills training | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Program Requirements
For participation through SNAP PATH to work, you must be a SNAP applicant or recipient.
Program is CORI-friendly?
Yes
Anticipated outcomes
Employment/Promotion | Basic skills gain | Industry skills gain
Participant Supports
| Participant Support Category | All participants | As needed |
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| DTA SNAP Transportation Support | ✓ | |
| DTA SNAP Child Care Referral | ✓ |
Are there any out of pocket expenses for the participant?
No
Do participants receive any pay?
Not applicable
Location
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39 Grant Street, Suite 150, Framingham, MA 01702
Public Transit Information
The following transit lines have routes that pass near Grant Street:
Bus: 02, 05, 06, 07, GREYHOUND US0270S, MBCS, 03, 07C, 04N, 09, & 04S
Train: FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER & LAKE SHORE LIMITED
For more information visit: https://www.mwrta.com/index.php/routes
Additional Information About Location
Main entrance is on the Parking Lot side of the building. If driving, you will need to ask the front desk for a parking pass. Customer parking is available with proper pass.
Phone Number
(508) 861-7993
Program Contact
Darlene Pressey or Angie Grant
Program Contact Email
Other Contact Information
Second Program Contact: Angie Grant, agrant@masshiremsw.com
JobQuest registration (see link in program description) and Career Center orientation are required.
Reach out to the program contact for more information.