In today’s job market, almost everyone could use a little extra help finding a job.  
Now, recipients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as the food stamp program, can receive the help they need to find a new career path with the SNAP2Work program at Northeastern Technical College.
SNAP2Work is a Department of Social Services (DSS) program geared towards providing current SNAP participants with the training and skills needed in order to become qualified for jobs that are currently available in the region and our community.
The program teaches participants how to find and keep a job, provides WorkKeys testing, and also provides education and vocational training to help develop the skills required for those careers.  
“Currently there are jobs available in our area, but not enough people trained to do the work,” said Sherrie Chapman, NETC dean of continuing education.”
According to the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce, it is estimated that 45% of the jobs available in South Carolina require some vocational training, but only 29% of people in the state are qualified for those jobs.
The Continuing Education Department at NETC is now offering a number of SNAP2Work-eligible vocational training and certification programs, in classrooms and online, including: Welding, Production Technician, Heavy Equipment Operator, Electrician Program, Wastewater Management, Phlebotomy, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Community Health Worker (CHW) and Certified Medical Assistant (CMA).  Individuals who wish to register for these programs will require WorkKeys testing.
A number of the SNAP2Work vocational training programs can be completed in months, with some programs lasting six weeks. Tuition assistance is available for those who qualify.
“The goal of this program is to provide vocational training that will lead to lasting employment,” said Chapman.  “The exciting part is that we already have some businesses and industries in the area who have committed to hiring trained individuals from our programs.”
Call today for more information on the Continuing Education Programs currently being offered at NETC at (843) 921-6920.
Program Coordinators, Bob Schultz and Tammy Morrell are available daily to assist you in choosing your pathway to a better future at NETC.