The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly Food Stamps) is part of the Nutrition Title of the Farm Bill. Under SNAP, Employment and Training (E&T) Programs were created to help food stamp recipients gain skills, training, or experience and increase their ability to obtain regular employment. SNAP E&T funds can be used to provide enhanced individualized services to program participants and are a potential food stamp outreach tool for low-income working families.

The 2008 Farm Bill included several key changes to the SNAP program, including reforms proposed by National Skills Coalition that removed restrictions on program participation for working individuals and expanded the scope of post-employment support services allowable under the program.

This page contains materials and analysis, developed by National Skills Coalition, about the SNAP program.

National Skills Coaltion Platform and Overview

Moving Low-Skill SNAP Recipients toward Self-Sufficiency | October 2011

Audio Update Podcast - The New FSET | June 2008
Listen to an audio update on the new FSET reforms included in the 2008 Farm Bill.

• Overview of the new law
• Considerations for state FSET expansion plans
• Lessons learned from the California experience

What is FSET | August 2008

SNAP Employment and Training Program | Training Policy in Brief, 2012

Audio Update Podcast - End of Session Wrap-Up | December 2007
Listen to this section of our end of session wrap- up summarizing the status of Trade Adjustment Assistance and Food Stamp Employment and Training.

FSET Funding & Food Stamp Work Registrants, 2004-2006 | April 2007

FSET Program Funding, 1996-2006 | April 2007

FSET Reauthorization Recommendations | April 2007

Current Law

Food Stamp Act of 1977

Agency Materials

SNAP Program Rules | USDA Food and Nutrition Service

Preparing State Employment and Training Plans | USDA Food and Nutrition Service, 2003

SNAP Employment and Training Toolkit | USDA Food and Nutrition Service, 2011

Other Resources

Where the Funds Are: The Use of FSET Funds for Workforce Training Programs | Center for Law and Social Policy, 2007

Food Stamp Employment and Training Program: More Data Needed to Understand Who is Served and What the Program Achieves | GAO, 2003