New to SNAP E&T
SNAP Employment & Training (SNAP E&T) helps SNAP participants build skills, gain work experience, and connect to education and employment opportunities that support long-term economic mobility.
This page is designed for users who are new to SNAP E&T and need a foundational understanding of how the program works, who it serves, and how organizations can participate.
**To view resources specific to your work, select your specific role on the left-side navigation.
SNAP E&T Overview Resources
- SNAP E&T Basics (PDF)—Introductory SNAP E&T deck (PDF | 2021)
- SNAP E&T Components: An Overview—USDA’s plain-language guide to all allowable SNAP E&T components (PDF | 2024)
- SNAP E&T 101 & Armchair Discussion Webinar / NGA SNAP E&T Action Lab—Introductory SNAP E&T Webinar (Webinar | 2021)
- USDA FNS: About SNAP E&T—USDA’s “About SNAP E&T” Page for Participants (Webpage | 2026)
- SNAP E&T: Five Things to Know—SNAP E&T Two-Pager for Policymakers (PDF | 2021)
- Introduction to SNAP E&T E-Learning Course—SNAP E&T Introduction in 30-minutes (THRIVE e-Learning Module | 2026)
- New to the THRIVE Learning Management System? START HERE!
- SNAP E&T Glossary of Terms—Brief glossary of terms related to SNAP E&T (PDF | 2021)
Understanding the Impact of SNAP E&T
- SNAP E&T as a Strategy to Approach Skills Training—Article highlighting strategies to leverage SNAP E&T to expand access to education and workforce training (Online article | 2021)
- Growing and Strengthening SNAP E&T Programs Overview—A roadmap for state agencies to expand their SNAP E&T programs (PDF | 2023)
How SNAP E&T Is Funded
- Pathways to Partnership: SNAP E&T Provider Perspectives Part 2—A webinar that walks prospective SNAP E&T partners through key funding concepts (Video | 2022)
- Offering SNAP E&T—A webinar explaining the financial side of SNAP E&T program partnership for community action agencies (Webinar | 2022)
- Assessing Funding for SNAP E&T—A webinar for community action agencies diving deeper into assessing internal financial capacity to partner in the SNAP E&T program (Webinar | 2022)
Who Participates in SNAP E&T
Anyone who is receiving SNAP, isn’t receiving TANF cash assistance, and is able to work is eligible to participate in SNAP E&T. Among these, several specific populations can benefit from the program:
- Parents Paying Child Support—Two-pager highlighting how SNAP E&T can be leveraged to serve parents paying child support (PDF | 2023)
- Justice-Involved—Two-pager highlighting how SNAP E&T can be leveraged to serve justive-involved individuals (PDF | 2023)
- College Students—Two-pager highlighting how SNAP E&T can be leveraged to serve college students (PDF | 2023)
- Older Workers—Two-pager highlighting how SNAP E&T can be leveraged to serve individuals later in life (PDF | 2023)
- Foster Youth—Two-pager highlighting how SNAP E&T can be leveraged to serve foster youth (PDF | 2023)
- Young Parents—Two-pager highlighting how SNAP E&T can be leveraged to serve parents under 24 (PDF | 2023)
Where SNAP E&T Fits into Workforce Systems
- SNAP E&T Overview for Workforce Development Boards—SNAP E&T two-pager designed for workforce development boards (PDF | 2025)
- Consulting with your State Workforce Development Board—Two-pager for state agencies about consulting their state workforce development board (PDF | 2023)
- SNAP E&T Partnerships: Opportunities to Better Serve Job Seekers—Introductory SNAP E&T deck with two state examples, designed for state workforce boards (PDF | 2024)
SNAP E&T Overview Resources
- SNAP E&T Basics (PDF)—Introductory SNAP E&T deck (PDF | 2021)
- SNAP E&T Components: An Overview—USDA’s plain-language guide to all allowable SNAP E&T components (PDF | 2024)
- SNAP E&T 101 & Armchair Discussion Webinar / NGA SNAP E&T Action Lab—Introductory SNAP E&T Webinar (Webinar | 2021)
- USDA FNS: About SNAP E&T—USDA’s SNAP E&T About Page for Participants (Webpage | 2026)
- SNAP E&T Glossary of Terms—Brief glossary of terms related to SNAP E&T (PDF | 2021)
SNAP E&T Overview Resources
- SNAP E&T Basics (PDF)—Introductory SNAP E&T deck (PDF | 2021)
- SNAP E&T Components: An Overview—USDA’s plain-language guide to all allowable SNAP E&T components (PDF | 2024)
- SNAP E&T 101 & Armchair Discussion Webinar / NGA SNAP E&T Action Lab—Introductory SNAP E&T Webinar (Webinar | 2021)
- SNAP E&T: Five Things to Know—SNAP E&T Two-Pager for Policymakers (PDF | 2021)
- Introduction to SNAP E&T E-Learning Course—SNAP E&T Introduction in 30-minutes (THRIVE e-Learning Module | 2026)
- New to the THRIVE Learning Management System? START HERE!
- SNAP E&T Glossary of Terms—Brief glossary of terms related to SNAP E&T (PDF | 2021)
Understanding the Impact of SNAP E&T
- SNAP E&T as a Strategy to Approach Skills Training—Article highlighting strategies to leverage SNAP E&T to expand access to education and workforce training (Online article | 2021)
- Growing and Strengthening SNAP E&T Programs Overview—A roadmap for state agencies to expand their SNAP E&T programs (PDF | 2023)
How SNAP E&T Is Funded
- Pathways to Partnership: SNAP E&T Provider Perspectives Part 2—A webinar that walks prospective SNAP E&T partners through key funding concepts (Video | 2022)
- Offering SNAP E&T—A webinar explaining the financial side of SNAP E&T program partnership for community action agencies (Webinar | 2022)
- Assessing Funding for SNAP E&T—A webinar for community action agencies diving deeper into assessing internal financial capacity to partner in the SNAP E&T program (Webinar | 2022)
Who Participates in SNAP E&T
Anyone who is receiving SNAP, isn’t receiving TANF cash assistance, and is able to work is eligible to participate in SNAP E&T. Among these, several specific populations can benefit from the program:
- Parents Paying Child Support—Two-pager highlighting how SNAP E&T can be leveraged to serve parents paying child support (PDF | 2023)
- Justice-Involved—Two-pager highlighting how SNAP E&T can be leveraged to serve justive-involved individuals (PDF | 2023)
- College Students—Two-pager highlighting how SNAP E&T can be leveraged to serve college students (PDF | 2023)
- Older Workers—Two-pager highlighting how SNAP E&T can be leveraged to serve individuals later in life (PDF | 2023)
- Foster Youth—Two-pager highlighting how SNAP E&T can be leveraged to serve foster youth (PDF | 2023)
- Young Parents—Two-pager highlighting how SNAP E&T can be leveraged to serve parents under 24 (PDF | 2023)
Where SNAP E&T Fits into Workforce Systems
- SNAP E&T Overview for Workforce Development Boards—SNAP E&T two-pager designed for workforce development boards (PDF | 2025)
- Consulting with your State Workforce Development Board—Two-pager for state agencies about consulting their state workforce development board (PDF | 2023)
- SNAP E&T Partnerships: Opportunities to Better Serve Job Seekers—Introductory SNAP E&T deck with two state examples, designed for state workforce boards (PDF | 2024)
- Workforce Partners
- Community Colleges
- Community-Based Orgs
i.e. Department of Labor, American Job Centers, workforce development boards, state workforce agencies
SNAP E&T Overview Resources
- SNAP E&T Basics (PDF)—Introductory SNAP E&T deck (PDF | 2021)
- SNAP E&T Components: An Overview—USDA’s plain-language guide to all allowable SNAP E&T components (PDF | 2024)
- SNAP E&T 101 & Armchair Discussion Webinar / NGA SNAP E&T Action Lab—Introductory SNAP E&T Webinar (Webinar | 2021)
- SNAP E&T Glossary of Terms—Brief glossary of terms related to SNAP E&T (PDF | 2021)
Understanding the Impact of SNAP E&T
- SNAP E&T as a Strategy to Approach Skills Training—Article highlighting strategies to leverage SNAP E&T to expand access to education and workforce training (Online article | 2021)
How SNAP E&T Is Funded
Who Participates in SNAP E&T
Anyone who is receiving SNAP, isn’t receiving TANF cash assistance, and is able to work is eligible to participate in SNAP E&T. Among these, several specific populations can benefit from the program:
- Parents Paying Child Support—Two-pager highlighting how SNAP E&T can be leveraged to serve parents paying child support (PDF | 2023)
- Justice-Involved—Two-pager highlighting how SNAP E&T can be leveraged to serve justive-involved individuals (PDF | 2023)
- College Students—Two-pager highlighting how SNAP E&T can be leveraged to serve college students (PDF | 2023)
- Older Workers—Two-pager highlighting how SNAP E&T can be leveraged to serve individuals later in life (PDF | 2023)
- Foster Youth—Two-pager highlighting how SNAP E&T can be leveraged to serve foster youth (PDF | 2023)
- Young Parents—Two-pager highlighting how SNAP E&T can be leveraged to serve parents under 24 (PDF | 2023)
Where SNAP E&T Fits into Workforce Systems
- SNAP E&T Overview for Workforce Development Boards—SNAP E&T two-pager designed for workforce development boards (PDF | 2025)
- Consulting with your State Workforce Development Board—Two-pager for state agencies about consulting their state workforce development board (PDF | 2023)
- SNAP E&T Partnerships: Opportunities to Better Serve Job Seekers—Introductory SNAP E&T deck with two state examples, designed for state workforce boards (PDF | 2024)
SNAP E&T Overview Resources
- SNAP E&T Basics (PDF)—Introductory SNAP E&T deck (PDF | 2021)
- SNAP E&T Components: An Overview—USDA’s plain-language guide to all allowable SNAP E&T components (PDF | 2024)
- SNAP E&T 101 & Armchair Discussion Webinar / NGA SNAP E&T Action Lab—Introductory SNAP E&T Webinar (Webinar | 2021)
- SNAP E&T Glossary of Terms—Brief glossary of terms related to SNAP E&T (PDF | 2021)
Understanding the Impact of SNAP E&T
- SNAP E&T as a Strategy to Approach Skills Training—Article highlighting strategies to leverage SNAP E&T to expand access to education and workforce training (Online article | 2021)
How SNAP E&T Is Funded
- Pathways to Partnership: SNAP E&T Provider Perspectives Part 2—A webinar that walks prospective SNAP E&T partners through key funding concepts (Video | 2022)
Who Participates in SNAP E&T
Anyone who is receiving SNAP, isn’t receiving TANF cash assistance, and is able to work is eligible to participate in SNAP E&T. Among these, several specific populations can benefit from the program:
- Parents Paying Child Support—Two-pager highlighting how SNAP E&T can be leveraged to serve parents paying child support (PDF | 2023)
- Justice-Involved—Two-pager highlighting how SNAP E&T can be leveraged to serve justive-involved individuals (PDF | 2023)
- College Students—Two-pager highlighting how SNAP E&T can be leveraged to serve college students (PDF | 2023)
- Older Workers—Two-pager highlighting how SNAP E&T can be leveraged to serve individuals later in life (PDF | 2023)
- Foster Youth—Two-pager highlighting how SNAP E&T can be leveraged to serve foster youth (PDF | 2023)
- Young Parents—Two-pager highlighting how SNAP E&T can be leveraged to serve parents under 24 (PDF | 2023)
i.e. Community Action Agencies, LISC organizations, Goodwill organizations, faith-based organizations, workforce non-profits, housing and supportive service providers
SNAP E&T Overview Resources
- SNAP E&T Basics (PDF)—Introductory SNAP E&T deck (PDF | 2021)
- SNAP E&T Components: An Overview—USDA’s plain-language guide to all allowable SNAP E&T components (PDF | 2024)
- SNAP E&T 101 & Armchair Discussion Webinar / NGA SNAP E&T Action Lab—Introductory SNAP E&T Webinar (Webinar | 2021)
- SNAP E&T Glossary of Terms—Brief glossary of terms related to SNAP E&T (PDF | 2021)
Understanding the Impact of SNAP E&T
- SNAP E&T as a Strategy to Approach Skills Training—Article highlighting strategies to leverage SNAP E&T to expand access to education and workforce training (Online article | 2021)
How SNAP E&T Is Funded
- Pathways to Partnership: SNAP E&T Provider Perspectives Part 2—A webinar that walks prospective SNAP E&T partners through key funding concepts (Video | 2022)
- Offering SNAP E&T—A webinar explaining the financial side of SNAP E&T program partnership for community action agencies (Webinar | 2022)
- Assessing Funding for SNAP E&T—A webinar for community action agencies diving deeper into assessing internal financial capacity to partner in the SNAP E&T program (Webinar | 2022)
Who Participates in SNAP E&T
Anyone who is receiving SNAP, isn’t receiving TANF cash assistance, and is able to work is eligible to participate in SNAP E&T. Among these, several specific populations can benefit from the program:
- Parents Paying Child Support—Two-pager highlighting how SNAP E&T can be leveraged to serve parents paying child support (PDF | 2023)
- Justice-Involved—Two-pager highlighting how SNAP E&T can be leveraged to serve justive-involved individuals (PDF | 2023)
- College Students—Two-pager highlighting how SNAP E&T can be leveraged to serve college students (PDF | 2023)
- Older Workers—Two-pager highlighting how SNAP E&T can be leveraged to serve individuals later in life (PDF | 2023)
- Foster Youth—Two-pager highlighting how SNAP E&T can be leveraged to serve foster youth (PDF | 2023)
- Young Parents—Two-pager highlighting how SNAP E&T can be leveraged to serve parents under 24 (PDF | 2023)
SNAP E&T Overview Resources
- SNAP E&T Basics (PDF)—Introductory SNAP E&T deck (PDF | 2021)
- SNAP E&T Components: An Overview—USDA’s plain-language guide to all allowable SNAP E&T components (PDF | 2024)
- SNAP E&T 101 & Armchair Discussion Webinar / NGA SNAP E&T Action Lab—Introductory SNAP E&T Webinar (Webinar | 2021)
- Introduction to SNAP E&T E-Learning Course—SNAP E&T Introduction in 30-minutes (THRIVE e-Learning Module | 2026)
- New to the THRIVE Learning Management System? START HERE!
- SNAP E&T Glossary of Terms—Brief glossary of terms related to SNAP E&T (PDF | 2021)
Understanding the Impact of SNAP E&T
- SNAP E&T as a Strategy to Approach Skills Training—Article highlighting strategies to leverage SNAP E&T to expand access to education and workforce training (Online article | 2021)
- Growing and Strengthening SNAP E&T Programs Overview—A roadmap for state agencies to expand their SNAP E&T programs (PDF | 2023)
How SNAP E&T Is Funded
- Pathways to Partnership: SNAP E&T Provider Perspectives Part 2—A webinar that walks prospective SNAP E&T partners through key funding concepts (Video | 2022)
- Offering SNAP E&T—A webinar explaining the financial side of SNAP E&T program partnership for community action agencies (Webinar | 2022)
- Assessing Funding for SNAP E&T—A webinar for community action agencies diving deeper into assessing internal financial capacity to partner in the SNAP E&T program (Webinar | 2022)
Who Participates in SNAP E&T
Anyone who is receiving SNAP, isn’t receiving TANF cash assistance, and is able to work is eligible to participate in SNAP E&T. Among these, several specific populations can benefit from the program:
- Parents Paying Child Support—Two-pager highlighting how SNAP E&T can be leveraged to serve parents paying child support (PDF | 2023)
- Justice-Involved—Two-pager highlighting how SNAP E&T can be leveraged to serve justive-involved individuals (PDF | 2023)
- College Students—Two-pager highlighting how SNAP E&T can be leveraged to serve college students (PDF | 2023)
- Older Workers—Two-pager highlighting how SNAP E&T can be leveraged to serve individuals later in life (PDF | 2023)
- Foster Youth—Two-pager highlighting how SNAP E&T can be leveraged to serve foster youth (PDF | 2023)
- Young Parents—Two-pager highlighting how SNAP E&T can be leveraged to serve parents under 24 (PDF | 2023)
Where SNAP E&T Fits into Workforce Systems
- SNAP E&T Overview for Workforce Development Boards—SNAP E&T two-pager designed for workforce development boards (PDF | 2025)
- Consulting with your State Workforce Development Board—Two-pager for state agencies about consulting their state workforce development board (PDF | 2023)
- SNAP E&T Partnerships: Opportunities to Better Serve Job Seekers—Introductory SNAP E&T deck with two state examples, designed for state workforce boards (PDF | 2024)
SNAP E&T Overview Resources
- SNAP E&T Basics (PDF)—Introductory SNAP E&T deck (PDF | 2021)
- SNAP E&T Components: An Overview—USDA’s plain-language guide to all allowable SNAP E&T components (PDF | 2024)
- SNAP E&T 101 & Armchair Discussion Webinar / NGA SNAP E&T Action Lab—Introductory SNAP E&T Webinar (Webinar | 2021)
- Introduction to SNAP E&T E-Learning Course—SNAP E&T Introduction in 30-minutes (THRIVE e-Learning Module | 2026)
- New to the THRIVE Learning Management System? START HERE!
- SNAP E&T Glossary of Terms—Brief glossary of terms related to SNAP E&T (PDF | 2021)
Understanding the Impact of SNAP E&T
- SNAP E&T as a Strategy to Approach Skills Training—Article highlighting strategies to leverage SNAP E&T to expand access to education and workforce training (Online article | 2021)
- Growing and Strengthening SNAP E&T Programs Overview—A roadmap for state agencies to expand their SNAP E&T programs (PDF | 2023)
How SNAP E&T Is Funded
- Pathways to Partnership: SNAP E&T Provider Perspectives Part 2—A webinar that walks prospective SNAP E&T partners through key funding concepts (Video | 2022)
- Offering SNAP E&T—A webinar explaining the financial side of SNAP E&T program partnership for community action agencies (Webinar | 2022)
- Assessing Funding for SNAP E&T—A webinar for community action agencies diving deeper into assessing internal financial capacity to partner in the SNAP E&T program (Webinar | 2022)
Who Participates in SNAP E&T
Anyone who is receiving SNAP, isn’t receiving TANF cash assistance, and is able to work is eligible to participate in SNAP E&T. Among these, several specific populations can benefit from the program:
- Parents Paying Child Support—Two-pager highlighting how SNAP E&T can be leveraged to serve parents paying child support (PDF | 2023)
- Justice-Involved—Two-pager highlighting how SNAP E&T can be leveraged to serve justive-involved individuals (PDF | 2023)
- College Students—Two-pager highlighting how SNAP E&T can be leveraged to serve college students (PDF | 2023)
- Older Workers—Two-pager highlighting how SNAP E&T can be leveraged to serve individuals later in life (PDF | 2023)
- Foster Youth—Two-pager highlighting how SNAP E&T can be leveraged to serve foster youth (PDF | 2023)
- Young Parents—Two-pager highlighting how SNAP E&T can be leveraged to serve parents under 24 (PDF | 2023)
Where SNAP E&T Fits into Workforce Systems
- SNAP E&T Overview for Workforce Development Boards—SNAP E&T two-pager designed for workforce development boards (PDF | 2025)
- Consulting with your State Workforce Development Board—Two-pager for state agencies about consulting their state workforce development board (PDF | 2023)
- SNAP E&T Partnerships: Opportunities to Better Serve Job Seekers—Introductory SNAP E&T deck with two state examples, designed for state workforce boards (PDF | 2024)
Funding for this project was provided by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).