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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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Each participant has a Case Manager that assists in basic social and emotional competencies. As well as assistance in obtaining driver’s licenses, IDs, etc. As participants advance through the program, they also receive assistance from the Job Readiness specialist and meet regularly with the Director of Career Pathways (DCP), a job readiness specialist. The DCP provides individualized job search training, ranging from resume writing and mock interviews to skills assessments and 1:1 coaching in advance of internship or employment interviews. The DCP also conducts small-group workshops and field trips to college and employment fairs.
Program is offered in: English
Participant demographics:
Youth between the ages of 17 and 25 years old
Anticipated number of SNAP participants per year: 21
Total hours: 5
Program duration: 72 weeks
Rolling Admission: Yes
Program start dates: Next start: July 2024
Sample schedule:
Hours
Activity Type
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
9:30am -12:30pm
Job Search Training
✓
✓
9:30am -12:30pm
Mock Interviews
✓
9:30am -12:30pm
Financial Literacy
✓
✓
1:30pm - 3:00pm
Obtaining IDs; Case Management Assistance
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
Is the program offered remotely? Possible, but not typical
Is public transportation available? Yes
Location information:
35 Warren Street, Lowell MA 01852
Accessible via public transportation
Additional information about location:
Accessible via public transportation, but UTEC provides van rides to and from the site.
Program requirements: SORI check
Program is CORI friendly? Yes
Anticipated outcomes: Certificate of Completion
Other outcomes: Employment/Promotion
Participant Supports:
Participant Support Category
All participants
As needed
DTA SNAP Child Care Referral
✓
Transportation (UTEC van rides)
✓
Test/License Fees
✓
Books/Supplies
✓
Clothing/Uniforms
✓
Are there any out of pocket expenses for the participant? No
Do participants receive any pay? Stipend
Other, please explain: Daily stipend is determined by level of programming