Employment & Training Programs at Tunxis
Career training for today’s in-demand jobs!
Leana Ruiz SNAP Employment & Training Coordinator
SNAP Education & Training
The SNAP E&T scholarship program is designed to provide eligible individuals receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance with job training at no cost to them.
Is SNAP E&T right for you?
- Do you meet the eligibility requirements?
- Do you know what type of career training you would like to receive?
- Do you want to strengthen your work history and résumé?
- Are you committed to completing a job training program from start to finish?
If you answered yes to these questions, SNAP E&T may be right for you.
Eligibility
Individuals are eligible if they meet the
following criteria:
- Receive SNAP benefits from the Department of Social Services
- Are NOT receiving TFA/TANF
- Are able and motivated to obtain employment upon successful completion of the program and have not been enrolled at a SNAP E&T program elsewhere
How Do I Apply for a Scholarship?
Contact Tunxis’ SNAP Success Coach at [email protected], or call 860.773.1456 they will determine your eligibility for a scholarship and help you select a program that best meets your needs. SNAP is a United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) program that does not discriminate, view non-discrimination statement.
For Information regarding the CT Department of Social Services SNAP Eligibility https://portal.ct.gov/DSS/SNAP/Supplemental-Nutrition-Assistance-Program—SNAP/Eligibility
For general program information:
Continuing Education & Workforce Development
860.773.1448
tunxis.edu/ce
Careers Certificate Offerings
- Certified Sterile Processing
- Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)
- Certified Patient Care Technician
- Certified Pharmacy Technician
- Certified Phlebotomy Technician
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
- Registered Medical Assistant
- Veterinary Assistant
- EKG Technician
Computer IT & Technology Certification
- It Support
- Web Developer
- Information Security
- Network/ Cloud Maintenance
Employment & Training Scholarships for SNAP recipients
The SNAP Employment and Training (E&T) Scholarship Program is a federally funded initiative that provides scholarships at no cost for SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) recipients to receive the education & training needed to obtain jobs.
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