SNAP Employment & Training - REDF

Our Vision
- Our VisionAn economy that works. for everyone.
- Who We BackWe partner with social entrepreneurs to amplify the success of their businesses and the people they employ.
- How We Do ItWe help our enterprises grow further, faster through a combination of capital, capacity building, and community support.
- ImpactOur partnership accelerates the growth and impact of the enterprises we back.
- InsightsWe evaluate what works and share our learnings to spark action for policy and systems change.
Our Work
- Our WorkWe invest in businesses that reveal and reinforce the talent of people breaking through barriers to employment.
- AcceleratorA five-month cohort-based learning experience for leaders of early-stage enterprises to springboard growth.
- Growth PortfolioA multi-year investment in growth-stage employment social enterprises to help them scale sustainably.
- Impact InvestingFlexible loan capital for employment social entrepreneurs whose lived expertise is their collateral.
- Gov. Partnerships & PolicyAdvocacy and public sector partnerships to advance the field.
- CommunityCurated space and resources to help our social enterprise partners connect, grow, and lead.
- WorkshopREDFworkshop is an open, free virtual capacity building toolbox to help you build, grow, and sustain high-impact employment social enterprises.
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About
- AboutWe envision a thriving and inclusive society where all people have the jobs and the support they need to realize their full potential.
- Mission & CultureIt’s not just what we do, it’s how we do it that matters.
- Our PeopleWe’re a motley crew of leaders and learners dedicated to building an economy that works. For everyone.
- CareersKnowing your work is improving lives is not the only benefit of the job. View opportunities to join our team.
- Farber FellowshipGrad students bring cutting-edge skills and passion to help employment social enterprises reach their full potential.
- SupportersOur generous funders and individual donors make this work possible.
- HistorySince 1997, REDF has been using business as a force for good.
- FinancialsREDF achieves the highest levels of accountability and transparency.
News

Providing jobs, training, and support to SNAP participants.

Nationwide, millions of people use Supplemental Nutrition and Assistance Program (SNAP) to supplement their food budget to make ends meet. Understanding that jobs are a key to economic mobility, the government dedicated SNAP Employment & Training (SNAP E&T) dollars to fund programs where SNAP recipients can build their skills and work experience in a supportive environment that sets them up for success. Through SNAP E&T, SNAP participants have access to training and support services to help them enter or move up in the workforce.

The model of employment social enterprises aligns with SNAP E&T, but can be administratively complex. Through tailored curriculum and 1:1 technical assistance delivered in partnership with Seattle Jobs Initiative, Center for Employment Opportunities, and FareStart, REDF helps ESEs become third-party providers, unlocking over $110M for the field so far. This allows more people on SNAP across the country to access this vital support.

Funding for this initiative is provided by the US Department of Agriculture.

Meet the cohorts

About SNAP Employment & Training

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Tailored Curriculum

Our SNAP E&T webinar series provides an overview of the program and its requirements to determine if it’s a good match for your enterprise. Watch the recordings of our past series or review tools and resources on REDFworkshop if you are interested in learning more.

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Technical Assistance

Over ten months, organizations receive specialized training, technical assistance, and peer mentorship to begin or expand their SNAP E&T services. The program is managed by REDF, and technical assistance is provided by the Seattle Jobs Initiative and the Center for Employment Opportunities.