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Maritime Welding offered by Seattle Jobs Initiative at Vigor

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Resource Name:Maritime Welding offered by Seattle Jobs Initiative at Vigor

address

1801 16th Avenue Southwest, Seattle, WA 98134

Call King County Metro at (206) 553-3000 or visit http://tripplanner.kingcounty.gov for public transit information.

Eligibility

Adults 18 years of age and older who have graduated high school or will complete a GED within 6 months of being hired. Must have income at or below 300% of the Federal Poverty Level or be receiving BFET assistance. Must be able to work in the U. S. without sponsorship.

Hours

M-F, 9am-4pm.
(206) 354-2465

Voice

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Tameshia Brown

Application process

Call for an appointment.

Fees

None.

Service area

King, WA
Offers a six month training for shipyard-specific welding and fitting, with wages starting at $20-25 per hour plus benefits. Classes are held Monday through Friday from 8 a. m. to 2 p. m. and sessions are held twice yearly. Aside from training, students will participate in industry tours and presentations. Through Classroom-In-A-Shipyard, students earn multiple welding & industry certifications; connect with employers dedicated to their career growth, including second-chance employers for re-entry candidates; and develop interview and resume-building skills. Participants receive career navigation, tools and work gear, job placement assistance and support services such as help with transportation and obtaining work-appropriate clothing.

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Providing organization

Seattle Jobs Initiative
Facilitates employment training  for low-income individuals. Training programs are designed to meet the needs of industry and are provided by local community and technical colleges. Offers training in the healthcare and welding/manufacturing fields. Works with community agencies to provide support services to clients.