Employment & Training Programs

Call: (406) 752-6565 or 1-800-344-5979

Employment and Training provides participants with a wide range of skills useful in attaining financial independence.

Pathways TANF Program

The TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) Pathways Program provides intensive case management focused on financial freedom, informed choice and eventual independence from Public Assistance programs.

Each enrolled client develops an Employ-ability Service Plan with their Client Advocate. This plan may include but not limited to; job search/ job readiness activities, financial education, matched savings program, computer and nutrition classes.

Clients may choose to pursue educational training such as HiSet preparation, attendance at a vocational or post-secondary education program or pursue an advance degree such as an associate or bachelor's degree.

Pathways offers paid, unpaid and customized work experience training at a variety of host sites or businesses that prepares clients for employment.

Supportive service assistance is available on an as needed basis for participation and employment related needs including, childcare assistance, transportation related expenses, clothing and tools needed for employment.

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program's Employment & Training Program

The SNAP Employment & Training Program is working to connect low-income Montanans with job training programs so they can qualify for better-paying jobs.

This valuable 12-week training program is at no-cost to the participants who qualify.

If you know someone who receives or may be eligible for SNAP benefits (formerly food stamps), have them call their Office of Public Assistance Case Worker and request a referral for the E&T Program that our office serves.