SNAP Employment and Training Programs

Free career training programs for SNAP participants

If you are currently receiving SNAP benefits and have a high school diploma or GED, you may be eligible to take certain programs at Goodwin University for FREE! Our short-term workforce training and academic programs prepare you for in-demand careers with the skills today’s employers are looking for. Many of our programs can also lead to nationally or state-recognized credentials or licensure.

All programs available outside of Connecticut are offered fully online.

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Bookkeeping

Certificate

• Complete in two semesters
• Credits can be applied toward a bachelor’s in Business Administration
• Prepare to sit for the Intuit QuickBooks Certified User Exam

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Business Administration

Associate degree

• Offered fully online!
• Accelerated 7-week classes
• Build a business plan for your career goals
• Credits can be applied toward a bachelor’s in Business Administration

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Business Administration Foundations

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Part of associate degree program

• Offered fully online!
• Complete in as few as 1 semester
• Build job-ready business and professional skills
• Credits can be applied toward an associate degree in Business Administration

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Certified Production Technician

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Part of associate degree program

• Offered fully online!
• Complete in two semesters
• Prepare for in-demand manufacturing careers

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CNC Machining, Metrology, and Manufacturing Technology

Certificate

• Full- or part-time classes
• Complete in as few as 5 months
• Limited seats available

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Digital Skills for the Workplace

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Part of associate degree program

• Offered fully online!
• Complete in as few as 1 semester
• Build job-ready digital and professional skills
• Prepare for careers across a variety of industries

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Entrepreneurship Accelerator

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Part of associate degree program

• Offered fully online!
• Complete in two semesters
• Learn how to launch and grow a business
• Credits can be applied toward an associate degree in Business Administration

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Funeral Service

Associate degree

• Offered on campus or online
• Complete in as few as 16 months full time
• Develop skills in embalming, restorative art, and business management
• Learn from experienced funeral service professionals

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Healthcare Essentials

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Part of associate degree program

• Offered fully online!
• Complete in as few as 1 semester
• Prepare for entry-level healthcare careers
• Credits can be applied toward a health-related associate degree

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Human Services

Associate degree

• Day and evening classes available
• Accelerated 7-week classes

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Medical Billing and Coding

Certificate

• Offered fully online!
• 16-20 months to certificate completion
• Prepare for success on the Certified Professional Coder (CPC) exam

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Medical Office Administrative Assistant

Non credit-bearing program

• Complete in one semester (15 weeks)
• Prepare to work in a variety of healthcare facilities

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Patient Care Associate

Certificate

• Day and evening classes available
• Full- and part-time options available
• Complete in as few as 3 semesters

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Practical Nursing

Certificate

• Day classes available
• Complete in as few as 16 months

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Security Guard Certification

Non credit-bearing program

• Two-day training program
• Prepare to sit for the Guard Card Certification Exam to work as a security guard in CT

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Welding Technology

Certificate

• Full-time classes
• Complete in as few as 8 months

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