The transfer of the p rogram from DSS to DEW is an alignment that will maximize employment and training resources to SNAP recipients,” said V. It has assisted thousands of individuals in obtaining skills, training, certifications and employment so they can create a better life for themselves and their families. “DSS’ SNAP E&T Program in South Carolina has been regarded as a model for the Southeast Region. “Centralizing employment services will provide more opportunities for people to change their lives for the better.”

“I am excited about this partnership because it strengthens the service given to participants by combining DEW’s passion of providing employment opportunities and skills training with DSS’s expertise in providing assistance to state residents in need,” said Cheryl Stanton, executive director at the Department of Employment and Workforce. The program’s services include job-search training skills, such as resume writing and interview skills job searching education, such as reading and writing skills and vocational training. The SNAP E&T program is federally funded by the U.S. “To stay competitive, we must continue to provide a skilled workforce to meet the needs of our current and future employers.” We are always looking for more efficient and effective ways to serve South Carolinians, and this partnership is going to give our people an even better opportunity to move away from SNAP and into a job so they can provide for themselves and for their families,” Gov. “Putting people to work and giving them the skills they need to succeed has been a focus of our administration from day one. It is designed to assist SNAP recipients in gaining skills, finding work, or getting experience needed to become qualified for available jobs within their community or region, increasing their self-sufficiency. The SNAP Employment and Training (SNAP E&T) program provides SNAP recipients with the help needed to find a new career path.

Nikki Haley announced a partnership between the Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) and the Department of Social Services (DSS) that will transfer the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Employment and Training program from DSS to DEW.

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