If you become employed:

• Contact DCF & CareerSource Suncoast immediately. Be ready to provide proof of your employment records, such as an employment verification form.
• Working 30 or more hours per week (or earning at least $217.50 per week): You may be exempt from SNAP work requirements, including this program. DCF will make the final decision after reviewing your employment information.
• Working 20-29 hours per week: Your work hours count toward your 80-hour monthly requirement and may fully meet it. Continue to report your hours each month so CareerSource Suncoast can confirm you are meeting the requirement.
• Working fewer than 20 hours per week: Your work hours still count. CareerSource Suncoast will assign additional activities to help you reach 80 hours each month.

Supervised job search helps you find employment by completing job-search activities for up to 39 hours per month at CareerSource Suncoast.

• Using Employ Florida www.employflorida.com (opens in a new tab) or other employment sites such as Indeed, Career Builder or Monster.
• Attending job fairs and job recruitments
• Applying in person

Build skills to help you find and keep a job through activities such as:

• Resume development and career planning
• Career assessments and job placement support
• Workplace expectations and professional dress
• Time management and decision-making
• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Classes, workshops, and online training

You can complete up to 39 hours per month in job search training. You must combine it with another approved activity to meet your 80-hour monthly participation requirement. Job search training and supervised job search combined cannot exceed 39 hours per month.

Basic education can help you build the skills you need for work, training, or continued education. Activities may include in-person or online classes that help you:

• Improve your reading, writing, English, or math skills
• Earn a high school diploma or GED
• Prepare for additional education or training
• Build skills needed for employment

You may complete up to 80 hours per month in basic education. Before you can participate in this activity, you will need to provide proof that you are enrolled in an approved education program.

Career or technical education can help you gain the skills and credentials needed to prepare for an in-demand career. Programs may include in-person or online classes that can help you:

• Earn a degree
• Obtain a professional license or certification
• Earn an industry-recognized credential
• Build skills for an in-demand career

You may complete up to 80 hours per month in career or technical education or vocational training. Before you can participate in this activity, you will need to provide proof that you are enrolled in an approved education or training program.

You may also qualify for tuition assistance through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). WIOA scholarships may help eligible individuals pay for approved education or training programs and related costs. If you are interested, visit the CareerSource Suncoast Scholarships page to learn more and submit a scholarship request. Eligibility and funding are not guaranteed.

Work experience gives you the opportunity to build job skills and gain hands-on experience at an approved workplace. Opportunities may be available with businesses, nonprofit organizations, or public agencies, depending on local availability.

If you know of a workplace where you would like to gain experience, let your CareerSource Suncoast staff member know. Before you can begin, CareerSource Suncoast must approve the worksite and have a worksite agreement in place with the employer.