Skill Up Tennessee: Job training that works

Employment and training services offered through Extension are part of and continue a long tradition of policy-focused employment and job training. This paper chronicles the successes of UT Extension’s work as a third-party partner in the delivery of workforce development programming geared toward i...

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Published in:Journal of extension 2023-01, Vol.61 (2)
Main Authors: Sneed, Christopher, Upendram, Sreedhar, Cummings, Clint, Fox, Janet
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:Employment and training services offered through Extension are part of and continue a long tradition of policy-focused employment and job training. This paper chronicles the successes of UT Extension’s work as a third-party partner in the delivery of workforce development programming geared toward individuals receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. The paper begins with an overview of the federal program and a discussion of how Tennessee forged a state-level partnership for the delivery of workforce services. Data showing program success including number of participants served, supportive services offered, and economic impact are highlighted. Finally, lessons learned are outlined.
ISSN:0022-0140
1077-5315
DOI:10.34068/joe.61.02.05