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Locate a SNAP E&T Provider

Program participants can find employment and training in their area by locating the nearest SNAP E&T provider.

Reminder: Please make sure that you've reviewed program eligibility and are already receiving SNAP benefits before proceeding.

Services

The program offers recipients job-seeking skills, classroom training, and structured employment search at no cost to participants. This includes:

  • Education services:
    • High school equivalency, English as a Second Language (ESL), and continuing education
    • Short-term certificate or diploma programs
    • Two-year credit degree programs for in-demand industries
  • Industry-specific training programs
  • Job search activities
  • Job retention services
    • Upon completion of education, training, or job search
    • Up to 90 days from employment start date

State Plan

  • Visit this link to view Iowa's Federal Fiscal Year 2024 SNAP E&T State Plan.

Provider List and Map

SNAP Employment and Training Providers
Service ProviderAreas ServedServices Provided
Project IowaPolk County (with some virtual services)Job Retention Services (JRS), Work Readiness Training (EPWRT) 
Des Moines Council of Saint Vincent De PaulPolk CountySupervised Job Search (SJS), Job Retention Services (JRS), Work Readiness Training (EPWRT)
Goodwill of the HeartlandBenton, Jones Clinton, Scott, Muscatine, Washington, Louisa, Henry, Des Moines, Lee, Jefferson, and Van Buren countiesSupervised Job Search (SJS), Job Retention Services (JRS), Career and/or Technical Education Programs or Other Vocational Training (EPC), Work Readiness Training (EPWRT), Internship – Subsidized by E&T (WBLI – SUB)
Central Iowa Shelter and ServicesPolk CountySupervised Job Search (SJS), Job Retention Services (JRS), Work Readiness Training (EPWRT), Internship – Subsidized by E&T (WBLI – SUB)
IowaWORKS Dubuque Office (American Job Center)Allamakee, Chickasaw, Clayton, Delaware, Dubuque, Fayette, Howard, and Winneshiek countiesSupervised Job Search (SJS), Job Retention Services (JRS), Work Readiness Training (EPWRT)
IowaWORKS Ottumwa Office (American Job Center)Appanoose, Davis, Jefferson, Keokuk, Lucas, Mahaska, Monroe, Van Buren, Wapello, and Wayne countiesSupervised Job Search (SJS), Job Retention Services (JRS), Work Readiness Training (EPWRT)
IowaWORKS Sioux City Office (American Job Center)Cherokee, Ida, Monona, Plymouth, and Woodbury countiesSupervised Job Search (SJS), Job Retention Services (JRS), Work Readiness Training (EPWRT)
IowaWORKS Fort Dodge Office (American Job Center)Calhoun, Hamilton, Humboldt, Pocahontas, Webster, and Wright countiesSupervised Job Search (SJS), Job Retention Services (JRS), Work Readiness Training (EPWRT)
Des Moines Area Community CollegePolk, Carroll, Boone, Story, Audubon, Guthrie, Dallas, Jasper, Madison, Warren, and Marion countiesJob Retention Services (JRS), Career and/or Technical Education Programs or Other Vocational Training (EPC)
Southeastern Community CollegeWashington, Henry, Louisa, Des Moines, and Lee countiesJob Retention Services (JRS), Basic/Foundational Skills Instruction (includes High School Equivalency Programs) (EPB), Career and/or Technical Education Programs or Other Vocational Training (EPC)
Hawkeye Community CollegeFloyd, Chickasaw, Butler, Bremer, Fayette, Grundy, Black Hawk, and Tama countiesCareer and/or Technical Education Programs or Other Vocational Training (EPC). Supervised Job Search (SJS) and Job Retention Services (JRS) only available for individuals who have completed training. 
Kirkwood Community CollegeBenton, Linn, Jones, Cedar, Johnson, Washington, and Iowa countiesCareer and/or Technical Education Programs or Other Vocational Training (EPC)
Iowa Western Community CollegeHarrison, Shelby, Pottawattamie, Cass, Mills, and Fremont countiesBasic/Foundational Skills Instruction (includes High School Equivalency Programs) (EPB), Career and/or Technical Education Programs or Other Vocational Training (EPC), English Language Acquisition (EPEL) 
Locate Your Nearest Providers

SNAP E&T Providers

View a map of the SNAP E&T Providers in Iowa and information on which areas they serve.

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