Workforce Solutions

SkillUP is a free program that helps Food Stamp (SNAP) recipients get help with skills, training, and employer connections to get a job (or a better job). A SkillUP job coach will work with you to create an individual plan to help you reach your goals and start a new career. The SkillUP program can also help you:

SkillUP is offered through hundreds of partner agencies across Missouri, which can be found on the employment and training program map, SkillUP map.

SkillUP staff will work with the SNAP participant to complete an Employment Plan (EP) that consists of long and short term goals. The EP should connect the services to be provided to each participant along with desired outcomes. SkillUP providers should place assessed participants in a component that is appropriate for the participant’s skill level, experience, and career goals.

Programs offered as components of an employment plan may include:

• personal financial management education
• job search education
• business skills training
• job retention training and career services
• short term training programs

WIOA programs help people access employment, education, training, and support services to succeed in the labor market and match employers with skilled workers they need to compete in the global economy. 

Highlights of WIOA:

• Aligns federal investments to support job seekers, workers and employers.
• Strengthens the governing bodies that establish state, regional, and local Workforce Investment priorities.
• Helps employers find workers with the necessary skills.
• Aligns goals and increases accountability and information for job seekers and the public.
• Fosters regional collaboration to meet the needs of regional economies.
• Targets workforce services to better serve job seekers.
• Improves services to individuals with disabilities.