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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
Mineral Area College
5270 Flat River Road, Park Hills, MO 63601 Stacey Wideman, 573.518.2145 Tina Miller, 573.518.3840 
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 Amber Moran, 417.447.8892 More information 
St. Louis Community College
5600 Oakland, St. Louis, MO 63110 Bahi Talundzic, 314.644.9786 
Three Rivers College
2080 Three Rivers Boulevard, Poplar Bluff, MO 63901 Melissa Allen, 573.840.9682 More information |
Resources
Disclaimer
The total cost of this program in FFY21 is $1,155,506 of which $727,753 are federal funds granted through the USDA Food and Nutrition Services.