The Food Support Employment and Training Program (FSET) - Koochiching County Public Health and Human Services
The U.S. Department of Agriculture requires each state to operate an employment and training program for Food Support recipients. The goal of the FSET program is to help such recipients prepare for and become employed. The program operates in all 87 counties. County human service agencies administer the program, but generally contract with local employment and training service providers for delivery of services to program participants. At the state level, the program is jointly managed by the Minnesota Department of Human Services and the Minnesota Department of Economic Security.
Categories
Last assured
08/14/2024
Physical Address
1000 5th Street, International Falls, MN 56649
Hours
8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday
Voice
Voice
Fax
(218)283-7013
Voice
(218)283-7062
Application process
Each participant is first provided with an orientation to program services, followed by an individual assessment and completion of an employability plan. Depending on the individual's needs, the participant may take part in job seeking training, group and individual job search activities, remedial literacy or other adult basic education. English language training, short-term vocational or technical training, job placement, and assistance with transportation or other supportive services.
Eligibility
Primarily serves Koochiching County Able-bodied Food Support recipients between the ages of 18 and 55 who do not receive cash benefits from other public assistance programs are required to participate in FSET employment and training services. However, persons responsible for the care of young children or an incapacitated household member, receiving unemployment benefits, participating in a chemical dependency treatment program, employed 30 or more hours per week, or participating in an approved training program are excused from participation. For those required to participate in FSET: -Participation is required each month Food Support is received. -Each recipient must participate for up to 32 hours per week. Voluntary Participation: To the extent that resources permit, Food Support recipients who are excused from mandatory participation may volunteer to participate in FSET services.
Languages
English
Service area
Koochiching County, MN
International Falls, MN
Agency info
Koochiching County Public Health and Human Services
Provides Social Service Programs, Financial and Medical Assistance, and Child Support services