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SkillUP engages SNAP (Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program) recipients in education and training to pursue long-term employment in a career pathway in demand and provide good wages.
Seven of Missouri's community and technical colleges participate in this program to provide education and training to SNAP participants. Each college has a range of programs available to participants and will guide them in choosing a pathway based on interviews and testing. The SkillUP grant is administered by the Missouri Department of Social Services, Family Support Division and funded through the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). The Missouri Community College Association acts as the program administrator for Missouri's 9 community and technical colleges. The SkillUP program can help participants: ● Learn needed skills through workshops and classes ● Pay for short-term training and certifications ● Pay for some daycare, work, or training costs ● Update or create resumes to showcase skills to employers ● Connect with employers |
Success Stories
From SkillUP to full-time college student
"Students learn in a fun and energetic lecture and lab environment working in teams, individually, along with groups"
"Students learn in a fun and energetic lecture and lab environment working in teams, individually, along with groups"
"When I went in I expected to learn a new career but I really never expected to find a job that I enjoy doing this much"
Rachel and OTC's certified medical assistant program
Rachel and OTC's certified medical assistant program
Truck driving program grad ascends from prison to a promising career
Truck driving school paves the way for a felon-friendly profession
State-funded SkillUP program assists SNAP recipients
STLCC’s CDL school bolsters comprehensive curriculum with invaluable networking
A bright future born from a truck driving career, a support system and a positive outlook
Truck driving school paves the way for a felon-friendly profession
State-funded SkillUP program assists SNAP recipients
STLCC’s CDL school bolsters comprehensive curriculum with invaluable networking
A bright future born from a truck driving career, a support system and a positive outlook
Colleges
Metropolitan Community College
3200 Broadway, Kansas City, MO 64111 Jeanne Schmidt, 816.604.4159 More information 
Mineral Area College
5270 Flat River Road, Park Hills, MO 63601 Tina Miller, 573.518.3840 Stacey Wideman, 573.518.2145 |
Moberly Area Community College
101 College Avenue, Moberly, MO 65270 Brandi Glover, 660.263.4100 x 11378 
Ozarks Technical Community College
1001 E Chestnut Expressway, Springfield, MO 65802 Jeremy Delucia, 417.447.8894 More information 
Three Rivers College
2080 Three Rivers Boulevard, Poplar Bluff, MO 63901 Kayla Clements, 573.840.9682, ext. 2115 More information |
Resources
Disclaimer
This program is supported by the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) of the United States (U.S.) Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of a financial assistance award totaling $1,211,000 with 69 percentage funded by ACF/HHS and 31 percentage funded by non-federal government source(s). The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by ACF/HHS, or the U.S. Government. For more information, please visit the ACF website, Administrative and National Policy Requirements.