SNAP Recipient Career Development Program
TLDR
Free employment training program for SNAP recipients to boost job readiness, build resumes and certificates, and access career opportunities through guided support.
About Union Kitchen
Union Kitchen is a Food Business Accelerator. We build successful food businesses by empowering food founders with access to our Ecosystem, Roadmap, and Industry Expertise from launch to scale. Since starting in 2012, we’ve worked with over 650 food businesses, including DC favorites Compass Coffee, Snacklins, Eat Pizza, Veggie*Confetti and many more! When we build successful food businesses, we create livelihoods, establish inclusive wealth, develop vibrant communities, and build pride in our home.
Enroll in Union Kitchen’s FREE Career Development Program and learn how to make yourself a top candidate for the job you want! We at Union Kitchen are a dedicated team who can help you find a job you love and learn a set of skills to help you succeed through our virtual and in person program!
Key Responsibilities
From day one, we will get to know you and your career goals to help you find a job that can be a true career. Our team will work with you to perfect your resume and cover letter, prepare you for interviews, and discover new job opportunities!
Our online and in person trainings let you learn at your own pace and gain skills to help you stand out in the job market.
Program Benefits
- Metro Passes
- Nationally-Recognized certificates - OSHA, CPR, Food Handlers
- Resume & Cover Letter Building
- Job Search Skills
- Career Boosting Skills
- Direct access to professionals who work with entrepreneurs, food business, and within other industries
- Resource guides for building your resume and cover letter to help you put your best foot forward
- Ongoing support throughout your job application process, from finding the right jobs to signing up for a full-time position
You must be a resident of the District of Columbia or Maryland and a SNAP recipient to qualify for this program.
This is not a job or paid position, this is a free employment training and job readiness program to help you get a job you love.
Benefits
Learning Budget
Resource guides for building your resume and cover letter to help you put your best foot forward
Access to industry professionals
Direct access to professionals who work with entrepreneurs, food business, and within other industries
Paid Time Off
Ongoing support throughout your job application process, from finding the right jobs to signing up for a full-time position
Union Kitchen is a Food Business Accelerator that empowers food founders by providing them with access to an Ecosystem, Roadmap, and Industry Expertise, guiding them from launch to scale. We support over 650 food businesses, including popular local brands, helping to create livelihoods and foster vibrant communities.