SNAP Employment and Training--Related Resources

Our customers can access benefit and application information, 24/7, at www.connect.ct.govand www.ct.gov/dss/apply;
or 1-855-6-CONNECT (except during system maintenance beginning on Friday, March 13, from 7:00 p.m. to Saturday, March 14, 7:00 p.m.).ADDING SOME TEXT.

SNAP Employment and Training

Related Resources

All E&T Partners have entered into agreements with DSS to help eligible SNAP recipients gain the skills they need to find employment in the current job market. All do their own recruiting and will be happy to discuss their programs with Connecticut SNAP recipients. Interested persons do not need to live in the town where the services are provided and may self-initiate at any location.

For a current list of available programs, please follow this link.

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SNAP Employment and Training - Plan of Operations 2019

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State of CT, Department of Labor - Job Seeker Services

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Special information:

CSCU Becomes First in New England to Offer Free Classes to SNAP-Enrolled Students at All 12 State Community Colleges (October 2, 2018)

Hartford Foundation for Public Giving Supports SNAP Employment & Training at Asnuntuck Community College with nearly $228,000 Grant (September 12, 2016)

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SNAP E&T participant expenses

E&T participants may receive reimbursement for expenses that are reasonably necessary and directly related to participation in the E&T program. Allowable expenses for identified needs will be reimbursed upon presentation of appropriate documentation to the E&T service provider.

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Important information for SNAP recipients who are interested in attending college- Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Follow this link to view the FASFSA flyer.