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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. Please see the list below for what services each provider has available

  • Education services:
    • High school equivalency 
    • Short-term certificate programs
    • Two-year credit degree programs for in-demand industries
  • Industry-specific training programs
  • Job Search Activities
  • Work Readiness Activities
  • Job Retention Services
    • Upon completion of education, training, or job search
    • Up to 90 days from employment start date

 

Provider List 

SNAP Employment and Training Providers
Service ProviderAreas ServedServices Provided
Goodwill of the HeartlandBenton, Jones Clinton, Scott, Muscatine, Washington, Louisa, Henry, Des Moines, Lee, Jefferson, and Van Buren countiesJob Search, Job Retention, Work Readiness, and Industry-Specific Training programs
Central Iowa Shelter and ServicesPolk CountyJob Search, Job Retention, Work Readiness, and Internship
IowaWORKS Dubuque Office (American Job Center)Allamakee, Chickasaw, Clayton, Delaware, Dubuque, Fayette, Howard, and Winneshiek counties. Virtually statewide.Job Search, Job Retention, and Work Readiness
IowaWORKS Ottumwa Office (American Job Center)Appanoose, Davis, Jefferson, Keokuk, Lucas, Mahaska, Monroe, Van Buren, Wapello, and Wayne counties. Virtually statewide.Job Search, Job Retention, and Work Readiness
IowaWORKS Sioux City Office (American Job Center)Cherokee, Ida, Monona, Plymouth, and Woodbury counties. Virtually statewide.Job Search, Job Retention, and Work Readiness
IowaWORKS Fort Dodge Office (American Job Center)Calhoun, Hamilton, Humboldt, Pocahontas, Webster, and Wright counties. Virtually statewide.Job Search, Job Retention, and Work Readiness
IowaWORKS Waterloo Office (American Job Center) Butler, Bremer, Grundy, Black Hawk, and Buchanan counties. Virtually statewide. Job Search, Job Retention, and Work Readiness
Des Moines Area Community CollegePolk, Carroll, Boone, Story, Audubon, Guthrie, Dallas, Jasper, Madison, Warren, and Marion countiesShort-Term Certificates, and Two-Year Credit Degree Programs
Southeastern Community CollegeWashington, Henry, Louisa, Des Moines, and Lee countiesJob Search, Job Retention, High school Equivalency, Short-Term Certificates, and Two-Year Credit Degree Programs
Hawkeye Community CollegeFloyd, Chickasaw, Butler, Bremer, Fayette, Grundy, Black Hawk, and Tama countiesJob Search, Short-Term Certificates, Two-Year Credit Degree Programs, and Job Retention for individuals who have completed training
Kirkwood Community CollegeBenton, Linn, Jones, Cedar, Johnson, Washington, and Iowa counties Short-Term Certificates
Iowa Western Community CollegeHarrison, Shelby, Pottawattamie, Cass, Mills, and Fremont counties Short-Term Certificates and Job Search for individuals who have completed training. 
The HELP CenterAvailable virtually statewideWork Readiness and Industry-Specific Training programs
CodeX Academy Available virtually statewideIndustry-Specific Training programs
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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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