Episodes

Thursday Aug 03, 2023
EP 129: SNAP E&T (Pt. 3)- Community Colleges as Third-Party Providers
Thursday Aug 03, 2023
Thursday Aug 03, 2023
This episode of "In the Know" features the third installment of our SNAP E&T grant partnership series. Camille Vega from the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE), and Stephany Barhorst from Lorain County Community College join us to discuss what it's like to serve as a third-party SNAP E&T provider, the challenges they've faced along the way, and the advice they have for community colleges looking to begin a partnership.

Wednesday May 24, 2023
EP 128: SNAP E&T (Pt. 2): Selecting the Best Contract Structure for Your Institution
Wednesday May 24, 2023
Wednesday May 24, 2023
On this episode of “In the Know”, we dive deeper into the inner workings of the SNAP E&T grant program. Which contract structure is best suited for your institution? ACCT's Steve Jurch sits down with Nicole Braxton and Kate Kinder to talk about the pros and cons of using an intermediary model.

Wednesday May 03, 2023
EP 127: Building a National Approach to SNAP E&T Third-Party Partnerships
Wednesday May 03, 2023
Wednesday May 03, 2023
On this episode of “In the Know”, Steve Jurch, Director of ACCT's Center for Policy and Practice, takes a closer look into our joint SNAP E&T grant partnership with the American Public Human Services Association (APHSA).
APHSA Senior Policy Analyst, Brandy Whisman joins us as a guest to discuss the importance of third-party partnerships within the SNAP E&T landscape.

Tuesday Apr 18, 2023
Tuesday Apr 18, 2023
On this episode of "In the Know", we’re tackling all things mental health!
We’ll sit down with a representative from TimelyCare and a licensed counselor at Amarillo College to discuss access to mental health services and trends we’re seeing among students on our campuses.

Wednesday Mar 29, 2023
EP 125: Increasing Workforce Equity through Skills-Based Hiring
Wednesday Mar 29, 2023
Wednesday Mar 29, 2023
On this episode of in the know—ACCT’s Steve Jurch sits down with Bridgette Gray from Opportunity@Work and Kermit Kaleba from the Lumina Foundation to discuss a new project focused on creating a more efficient pipeline from community colleges to the workforce. We’ll discuss the importance of skills-based hiring and how it can help employers meet their need for competent workers while closing the employment gap for minority communities.