PUBLICATION W1028

Skill Up Tennessee: Job Training That Makes A Difference

Publish Date: October 28 2021 |  Language: English

DOI: doi.org/10.7290/UTIAPub/W1028

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Summary

An overview of Skill Up Tennessee, UT Extension’s SNAP Employment and Training program that helps SNAP participants build skills and move toward steady work. Describes who is eligible, the services offered such as assessments, career navigation, work readiness training, vocational and technical training, and supportive services, and summarizes 2020 participation and credential outcomes across Tennessee counties. Also estimates statewide economic effects using an input-output model, reporting that each dollar of direct program output generated about $1.97 in total state economic output.