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Work Opportunity Networks to Develop Employment Readiness

The Work Opportunity Networks to Develop Employment Readiness (WONDER) program provided industry-specific training and subsidized employment in one of four service tracks (construction, culinary arts, manufacturing, job placement services) in addition to job placement assistance, job readiness assistance, intensive case management, support services and existing state SNAP employment and training services. Participants first met with an outreach specialist for an intensive intake and assessment process to develop an individualized career plan and select one of the four program tracks.

SNAP Works 2.0

Intervention (standard name)

SNAP Works 2.0 offered access to job search training and assistance, career planning and case management, support services, financial incentives, and access to education and occupational skills training opportunities for SNAP participants who were able-bodied adults without dependents. Enhanced job search training and assistance services included weekly one-on-one meetings and a series of group-based workshops held by agency case managers over a 4-to-6 week period. Case managers monitored and coordinated service delivery and also provided refers to service providers.