Career Path Now

FREE Career Coaching for SNAP Recipients

Career Path Now

FREE Career Coaching for SNAP Recipients

Career Path Now

Career Path Now is a FREE program for recipients of Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. This program provides one-on-one career coaching to help you achieve your training and employment goals.

Career Path Now Program Overview

This program is open for enrollment. We offer services in person and virtually based on your preference. Once enrolled, you may be eligible for additional support to help you participate in the program, including:

  • Free or reduced childcare/after-school programs with an EEC voucher
  • Transportation assistance or reduced fare T-pass for the MBTA subway and buses
  • Help paying for industry certificates — including CNA, CDL, ECE

Details

Get back to work or advance your career with support of a personal career coach for up to 12 months (with the possibility of extension, if necessary). Services include:

  • Goal setting
  • Job searching techniques, support with applications for jobs, training, education programs
  • Resume building and resume tailoring for specific job postings
  • Interview preparation, including practice questions and mock interviews
  • Job leads to employers that are hiring
  • LinkedIn and networking support
  • Workshops on job searching, career success, tech skills, and financial literacy

Do You Qualify?

  • Currently receiving SNAP benefits, but not TAFDC or EAEDC through the Massachusetts Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA)
  • 18 years of age or older
  • Authorized to work in the United States
  • Able to commit to a weekly coaching session
  • Looking to enter a training or start a job in the coming 3-6 months

 

JVS is an equal opportunity provider. USDA/FNS SNAP Nondiscrimination Statement

Frequently Asked Questions

Coaching works best when both parties are committed to regularly working together.

We also know that clients have lives going on outside of coaching. Missing a meeting occasionally does not prevent a client from enrolling in Career Path Now, but regular attendance is encouraged.

Career Path Now is designed for people who are only receiving SNAP.

If you are also receiving TAFDC, you are not eligible for this program, but there may be other JVS programs for you. Speak with your Full Engagement Worker for a direct referral to one of those opportunities.

If you receive EAEDC, you are not eligible for workforce development service funded by the DTA.

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