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AboutSkillUP 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. |
CollegesJefferson College
1000 Viking Drive, Hillsboro, MO 63050 Morgan Klousia, 636.481.3456 More information Metropolitan Community College 3200 Broadway, Kansas City, MO 64111 Jeanne Schmidt, 816.604.6655 More information 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 Ambrosia Harrison, 314.644.9787 Three Rivers College 2080 Three Rivers Boulevard, Poplar Bluff, MO 63901 Melissa Allen, 573.840.9682 More information |
Success Stories
Shawn 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 
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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.