Program Information
WorkSource Lane STEP (SNAP Training & Employment Program) is designed to assist individuals that are receiving SNAP benefits. The participant will benefit our program by obtaining skills, training, and experience to increase their ability to obtain living-wage employment.
WorkSource Lane STEP (SNAP Training & Employment Program) is designed to assist individuals that are receiving SNAP benefits. The participant will benefit our program by obtaining skills, training, and experience to increase their ability to obtain living-wage employment.
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Our office is temporary closed to in-person services. We are currently providing services by phone, email, and through virtual workshops. general information
SNAP customers who choose to participate in the program will meet one-on-one with a Career Coach who will assess their skills, interests, and goals. Our career coaches learn what their desired employment outcomes are and touch on any challenges that get in their way. Then, a customized Opportunity Plan will be developed to specifically target each goal. SNAP customers who develop an Opportunity Plan as a result of the assessment, can be eligible to receive employment and training services from WorkSource Lane and other STEP Providers. EUGENE Office
Florence office
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Please Note If a "Self-Referral" form has already been submitted then completing this form is not needed. Thank you! |
Eligibility Requirements:
- Be a current recipient of SNAP benefits.
- Have a completed and up-to-date iMatchSkills profile.
- Connect with a Career Coach for an orientation conversation.
- Create short and long term employment and/or training goals.
- Complete an Opportunity Plan with goals which are S.M.A.R.T (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, and Timebound.)
- Be willing and able to engage in ongoing management with a Career Coach at least once a month to:
- Discuss progress on goals
- Create new goals/next steps
- Update Career Coach on status changes
- Provide job information when hired
- Request for support services
STEP SUPPORT SERVICES
*** ADDITIONAL RESTRICTIONS MAY APPLY ***
Please refer to your coach for support service qualifications
Bus Pass/ Gas Voucher |
Job Search Clothes / Shoes |
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) |
Internet / Phone Services |
Work Clothes / Shoes |
Tuition Assistance |
Textbooks |
Work Tools |
Hygiene Kits |
Eye Exam / Glasses |
ID Fees |
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DISALLOWED SUPPORT SERVICES
Currently Under Construction
STEP Opportunity Plan
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STEP RESOURCES
WHAT IS:
Do you have an occupation in mind?
What starting wage are you looking for?
Are your workplace skills in demand?
What starting wage are you looking for?
Are your workplace skills in demand?
• O*Net Explore careers, or take the Interest Profiler to find out what occupations might be the best fit for you.
• Oregon CIS Occupational and educational information. Find out information about demand for occupations, wages, and more.
• Career One Stop Explore careers, trainings, and many other resources to help you with your job search, all in one place.
• Rescue My Resumes Build a resume with complete control over the style, look, and feel of your resume, all for free. 40+ templates to choose from.
Brush up on resume building, job interviews, soft skills, networking, and best practices for virtual interviews.
• Resume Building Tips Still working on building a resume and looking for some tips on how to go about it? This video may help.
• Resume Building Tips Still working on building a resume and looking for some tips on how to go about it? This video may help.
• Online Job Search Guide This article has a lot of great information about searching for work online, compiled into one guide.
• GCF Learn Free Tutorials Hundreds of free tutorials on various skills. Check out their job search tutorials, or a list of all their 200+ tutorials.
Working together with your coach to obtain the career that matches your interests, skills, and financial needs.
• QualityInfo Job Search Browse jobs / occupations, and research what the demand is, in your labor market, for the job you're looking for.
• Oregon.gov Advanced Job Search Search for jobs by occupation, city, wage, posting date, or look up a specific job listing ID.
Learning a new skill may be one of your goals. Let's talk about how we can make that happen.
• Lane Community College Browse available classes / trainings, apply for financial aid, and talk with an advisor about continuing education.
• Whether you're looking for a job, career coaching, or mentoring there are many Local Resources available.
Looking for work or learning skills can be stressful.
Do you have tools to relax and refocus?
Do you have tools to relax and refocus?
• NSCN Roadmap Specialized webinars to help you map out your job search, and stay motivated while looking for work.
• Relaxation Techniques can help center your mind, and shed away unnecessary thought and tension, both physical and mental.
VIDEOS to help with...
Keeping the Job:
We want you to be successful and thrive in your new job. Click the links below for assistance.
Keeping Your Job (Part A)
Keeping Your Job (Part B)
We want you to be successful and thrive in your new job. Click the links below for assistance.
Keeping Your Job (Part A)
Keeping Your Job (Part B)
The WorkSource Lane STEP program is proud to collaborate with our partner agencies to assist a participant reach their goals.
Each partner specializes and focuses in varies areas that promotes self-sufficiency and independence.
Each partner specializes and focuses in varies areas that promotes self-sufficiency and independence.
STEP Provider & services GUIDE (CLICK HERE)
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Lane County's Health and Human Services Workforce provides Employment & Training Programs for both job seekers and businesses throughout Lane County. Services are customized to and developed in partnership with each job seeker empowering them to successfully choose, get, and keep a career path that meets their needs and the future needs of employers.
Work one-on-one with an Employment & Housing Specialist to develop a plan tailored to your interests, skills, and abilities that can lead to a career path where you will thrive. |
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Lane Community College's (LCC) Career Pathways is dedicated to serving students and community members pursuing short-term, workforce-based training. They support dislocated workers, GED students, English Language Learners, and many other individuals wishing to develop technical skills and improve their employment opportunities.
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Provides basic skills for careers in warehouse operations. The warehouse training program combines hands-on training in a large warehouse that processes, stores, and distributes both dry and perishable food products. Students will be involved in the receipting, storage, and distribution of up to eight million pounds of food per year for people with low or no income. |
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Goodwill’s Job Connections has been able to expand and enhance services to STEP participants primarily through additional staffing, services and support funds such as transportation and identification assistance. Services include job search, job search training, work experience, vocational training options, retention, and support services while individuals are looking for work and to help them be successful once they have found a job. Individuals develop a plan for success with an employment specialist to help them with their employment needs from finding a job to keeping a job or getting a better job. Our services will be united by a vocational emphasis and characterized by relevance, excellence and cost effectiveness.
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