OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — On Tuesday, Sen. Pete Ricketts introduced the SNAP Next Step legislation in the U.S. Senate. The bill assists those receiving food assistance, who are working, to pursue better job opportunities.
It is a voluntary program that gives participants access to job coaches, who can help them find better-paying jobs.
"If you're on SNAP, and you are looking to get a better job opportunity, here's a way to be able to get access to that job coaching, resume writing, additional education — whatever it's going to be. ‘How do I do an interview?’ That's what this is going to be able to give you the skills to get that next better job, to take that next step,” said Ricketts on a call with reporters.
The Snap Next Step Act is the first piece of legislation in Ricketts' "Proven Nebraska Solutions Ready For America" agenda.
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