Information for Providers

FNS Employment & Training (FNS E&T) providers are responsible for delivering services directly to participants. Services vary by provider but generally include an employability assessment, employment plan and training and support services. Our desire is to connect participants with providers like you, supporting them in overcoming employment barriers and finding paths to success. Partnering with FNS E&T can uplift those who receive FNS benefits to find employment and educational opportunities. In today's competitive workplace, many FNS beneficiaries lack the skills and training required to secure their career goals. That's where you come in.

Why Partner with FNS E&T? Your business or organization can make a lasting impact in the community by partnering with us. We've built strong partnerships with community-based organizations, community colleges, and various education and training providers. Together, we create opportunities for FNS beneficiaries to achieve success through sustainable employment.

Provider Reimbursement Program: As a provider, partnering with us means you could be eligible for up to 50% reimbursement of allowable costs when non-federal funds from your organization are used to pay for a participant's participation. Your services contribute to giving someone the tools to live a more fulfilling life and if you are an employer, your organization could be reimbursed for training individuals who might become your future employees.

What We're Looking For: FNS E&T is seeking providers in industries such as education, skills training, job search, job retention services, and more. Our partners offer a range of work components to fulfill program requirements:

• Education: Programs like English as a Second Language or Adult Basic Education courses.
• Skills Training: Training in a skill or trade to improve employability in areas like culinary arts, technology, construction, healthcare, hospitality, retail, manufacturing and more.
• Job Search Training: Instruction in job-seeking techniques, motivation, and self-confidence.
• Supervised Job Search: Requires participants to make a predetermined number of inquiries to prospective employers.
• Job Retention Services: Support services for individuals who have secured employment (for up to 90 days).
• Support Services: Includes transportation, testing fees, childcare, and more.

Benefits of Partnering:

• Maximize dollars already spent to serve FNS beneficiaries.
• Cover a wide array of allowable costs with our flexible funding.
• Expand the types of services available and increase capacity to serve more individuals.
• Create a new funding stream to pay for much-needed participant supports.

How to Become a Provider

Join us in making a difference! The Division of Social Services/Food and Nutrition Services/Employment and Training Program posts an annual Request for Application (RFA) on its website under the working title Food and Nutrition Services – Employment and Training Program. Contact us if you’re interested in becoming a provider and we will conduct an interview with you to evaluate your qualifications, identify required documents you need for consideration, and guide you through the enrollment process. 

Provider Resources

Program Policies:
List of County SNAP E&T Programs
USDA E&T Toolkit
USDA SNAP Employment and Training
North Carolina DHHS SNAP E&T Handbook

Forms:
Assessment
Individual Employment Plan
Referral and Screening
Peer Recognition Form

Marketing:
More Than a Job Campaign
Success Story Submission Form

Recorded Meetings:
FNS E&T Quarterly Meeting and Q&A