Veterans Program offered by WorkSource at Rainier Affiliate
Administers the Jobs for Veteran State Grant program, a nationwide program designed to provide assistance to veterans transitioning from one career to another. Provides counseling, resources, employment connections, community partnership advocacy and virtual tools to assist in meeting the veterans’ preferred transitional career goals. Gives veterans and their spouses priority access to WorkSource services, including the following: - Job listings, job referrals and hiring events for private sector, city, state and Federal careers - Job coaching for resume, application perfecting, strategies for success, wage negotiations and interviewing assistance - Use of computers, photocopiers and phones onsite - Skill assessments and referrals to training and other resources In addition, the Disabled Veterans Outreach Program provides intensive case management and employment readiness services to transitioning service members, veterans and qualifying spouses with significant barriers to employment. Local Veterans Employment Representatives Conduct outreach to employers to promote the recruitment and hiring of veterans; partner with Department of Veterans Affairs and Department of Commerce to implement employer campaigns to hire veterans and inform federal contractors on process and requirements for recruitment of veterans.
Physical Address
2531 Rainier Avenue South, Seattle, WA 98144
Hours
M-F, 8:30am-4pm.
Voice
Website
Application process
Call or visit in person and ask to speak with a veteran representative.
Fee
None.
Eligibility
Transitioning service members, veterans and eligible spouses.
Languages
Interpreter services
Service area
King, WA
Agency info
WorkSource in King County
Helps get King County residents into high-quality jobs and careers, along with helping employers hire and retain skilled workers. Operates as part of a statewide system.