Working Together
The Need
We need your help to reach the people in our communities who want to work but may not be aware of how to gain the skills required.
We are inviting you to work with us to help the people you serve.
Partnering together means making a connection between our program and the people you work with who could benefit from our services. Together, we can empower people by helping them move toward a sustainable future.
Ways to Partner
- Recruit participants for SNAP Employment and Training services
- Provide an opportunity for us to speak to participant groups and staff
- Work with us to design opportunities for additional training services
- Interview and hire qualified SNAP E&T participants when possible
- Become an official SNAP Employment and Training provider
Benefits of Working Together
Individuals you serve will have access to extensive training opportunities and supportive services at no cost to them or you. This is a life-changing experience!
Participants can benefit from a variety of training services, including:
- Adult basic education to earn their high school equivalency
- Vocational/technical training leading to in-demand credentials
- Job search training to be able to put those skills into practice
- Job retention support to help after starting a new job
- We have a dedicated team of Career Navigators to ensure participants receive the support needed to be successful.
Pilot Project
Skill Up Tennessee is UT Extension’s SNAP Employment and Training program and is piloting the use of virtual reality career exploration technology to help adults try out various technical training options in an immersive way. The purpose of Future Ready: Career Exploration Powered by VR is to help participants explore what training would be like for several in-demand occupations. Family and Consumer Sciences Extension agents and Skill Up Tennessee Career Navigators are engaging with people at events and in group settings using the technology. Check out the video below and contact us today if you would like to learn more!
