Pathways to Opportunity

SNAP Training & Employment Program (STEP)

Portland Community College serves as the statewide lead for Oregon’s Community College STEP Consortia, consisting of all 17 Oregon community colleges. STEP supports Oregonian’s who receive SNAP (but not TANF) as they access and complete education and training leading to economic opportunity. Administered through the Oregon Department of Human Services with funding through the US Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Services.

Oregon Community College STEP Programs provide one-on-one academic success coaching and financial support to help students meet their academic/career goals.

Oregon Community College STEP Programs provide the quality education and training students on food stamps need to qualify for living wage jobs in in-demand fields.

Oregon Community College STEP Programs are open to students who are receiving SNAP benefits, have a clear career goal in mind, and are interested in working with a STEP Coach.

Oregon Community College STEP Programs provide the quality education and training students on food stamps need to qualify for living wage jobs in in-demand fields.

Oregon Community College STEP Programs provide academic success coaching and financial support to help students meet their academic/career goals.

Oregon Community College STEP Programs provide the quality education and training students on food stamps need to qualify for living wage jobs in in-demand fields.

Oregon Community College STEP Programs provide academic success coaching and financial support to help students meet their academic/career goals.

Oregon Community College STEP Programs provide the quality education and training students on food stamps need to qualify for living wage jobs in in-demand fields.

Oregon Community College STEP Programs are open to students who are receiving SNAP benefits, have a clear career goal in mind, and are interested in working with a STEP Coach.

Oregon Community College STEP Programs provide the quality education and training students on food stamps need to qualify for living wage jobs in in-demand fields.

Oregon Community College STEP Programs are open to students who are receiving SNAP benefits, have a clear career goal in mind, and are interested in working with a STEP Coach.

Oregon Community College STEP Programs provide the quality education and training students on food stamps need to qualify for living wage jobs in in-demand fields.

Oregon Community College STEP Programs provide the quality education and training students on food stamps need to qualify for living wage jobs in in-demand fields.

Oregon Community College STEP Programs are open to students who are receiving SNAP benefits, have a clear career goal in mind,.

Oregon Community College STEP Programs provide academic success coaching and financial support to help students meet their academic/career goals.

Oregon Community College STEP Programs provide the quality education and training students on food stamps need to qualify for living wage jobs in in-demand fields.

Oregon Community College STEP Programs are open to students who are receiving SNAP benefits, have a clear career goal in mind, and are interested in working with a STEP Coach.

Oregon Community College STEP Programs provide the quality education and training students on food stamps need to qualify for living wage jobs in in-demand fields.

Oregon Community College STEP Programs provide academic success coaching and financial support to help students meet their academic/career goals.

Oregon Community College STEP Programs provide the quality education and training students on food stamps need to qualify for living wage jobs in in-demand fields.

Oregon Community College STEP Programs provide academic success coaching and financial support to help students meet their academic/career goals.

Oregon Community College STEP Programs provide the quality education and training students on food stamps need to qualify for living wage jobs in in-demand fields.

Oregon Community College STEP Programs provide academic success coaching and financial support to help students meet their academic/career goals.

Oregon Community College STEP Programs are open to students who are receiving SNAP benefits, have a clear career goal in mind, and are interested in working with a STEP Coach.

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USDA Nondiscrimination Statement

In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), religious creed, disability, age, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.

Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the agency (state or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.

To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online (USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form), from any USDA office, by calling (833) 620-1071, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to:

  • Mail: Food and Nutrition Service, USDA 1320 Braddock Place, Room 334 Alexandria, VA 22314; or
  • Fax: (833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or
  • Email: fnscivilrightscomplaints@usda.gov

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.