Skill Up Tennessee: Job training that works

Authors

Christopher T. Sneed, The University of Tennessee ExtensionFollow
Sreedhar Upendram, The University of Tennessee ExtensionFollow
Clint Cummings, The University of Tennessee ExtensionFollow
Janet E. Fox, The University of Tennessee ExtensionFollow

Volume

61

Issue

2

DOI

10.34068/joe.61.02.05

Abstract

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.

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Recommended Citation

Sneed, C. T., Upendram, S., Cummings, C., & Fox, J. E. (2023). Skill Up Tennessee: Job training that works. The Journal of Extension, 61(2), Article 5. https://doi.org/10.34068/joe.61.02.05