Offers both paid and unpaid on-the-job work experience internships for parents making the transition from welfare/TANF dependency to self-sufficiency. Internships provide a supportive work environment to build job skills, employment references and work history. Includes pre-employment job readiness training, educational support, career navigation assistance and unsubsidized job placement assistance.

Offers career planning, job skills training, and job search assistance as part of a statewide program retraining unemployed adults in different fields.   WorkSource Affiliate (Bellevue) is located at this site and offers retraining services.   Worker Retraining (Bellevue College and WorkFirst [DSHS - Community Services Division - Region 4]) programs are available and offer free tuition for occupational training.

Train job seekers to join the workforce and help them find and keep good jobs. They can link workers with training, resources and support.

Designed to help individuals gain the skills and abilities they need to get and keep "family wage" jobs. Services are free and customized to meet individual needs. Individuals work one-on-one with their employment representatives to meet their employment goals. Services available include: skills training, paid work experience and vocational education, help with resumes and cover letters, workshops on interviewing, job searching, demand occupations, GED preparation and testing, career counseling, guidance and employment referrals, and referral to community resources.

Train job seekers to join the workforce and help them find and keep good jobs. They can link workers with training, resources and support.

Provides job training and job search assistance for unemployed farm workers, as well as financial assistance for rent, toiletries, and gas funds for work or job search. Assists with job training, employability development assistance, and other related assistance that supports farmworkers and their families at addressing urgent needs.

Provides job training and job search assistance for unemployed farm workers, as well as financial assistance for rent, toiletries, and gas funds for work or job search. Assists with job training, employability development assistance, and other related assistance that supports farmworkers and their families at addressing urgent needs.

Provides assistance and support for entry or re-entry into the workforce through career training. This can be through financial assistance, basic needs/resource support, job placement assistance, or academic planning. There are various tuition assistance programs designed to support a student's personal and professional goals. If qualified, students may receive funding for tuition fees, textbooks, required supplies, transportation, and more. Each program is unique and provides additional assistance for students. Basic Food Employment & Training Program: Provides tuition, fees, required textbook and transportation funding for recipients of federal food assistance (Basic Food or SNAP) to increase employment opportunities. To qualify, students must enroll in an eligible training program and meet the eligibility criteria. WorkFirst: Provides tuition, fees and required textbooks for students who receive cash assistance from the DSHS Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program, need training prior to working and have received approval to participate in WorkFirst from their DSHS case manager. To qualify for the WorkFirst program, students must enroll in an eligible training program and meet the eligibility criteria. Worker Retraining: Provides tuition, fees, required textbooks and sometimes transportation for laid-off and dislocated workers who need training to return to the workforce. To qualify for the Worker Retraining program, you must enroll in an eligible training program and meet one of the eligibility criteria. Opportunity Grant: Provides assistance for tuition, fees and required textbooks for low-income students who have not yet earned a degree and are studying an eligible program. OG provides assistance with up to 45 credits of tuition and $1000 per year for books.

This program helps workers who have lost their jobs (due to a Reduction In Force (RIF), layoff or closure) to re-enter the workforce through services such as: Professional assistance with job search; Financial assistance for out of area job interviews; Financial assistance for out of area relocation expenses for a new job; Opportunities to build new skills through training which can include, On-the-Job Training or Apprenticeships.

Seattle Central offers a variety of programs that help you get the training you need for the career you want. If you are enrolled or interested in enrolling in one of these programs, you may be eligible for funding and resources to help meet your career goals. Our Workforce Services programs provide required tuition, fees, books and transportation. Academic planning and job placement assistance is also available to qualifying students. Our Workforce programs include: - Basic Food Employment & Training Program (BFET): Available to students receiving federally issued Basic Food Benefits (SNAP). - WorkFirst: Available to students receiving Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) - Worker Retraining: Available to students who receive or have exhausted unemployment benefit within the last four years, are "displaced homemakers," veterans honorably discharged within the last four years, or formerly self-employed. - Opportunity Grant: Available to low–income adults pursuing an approved program. Students may receive funds to cover tuition and mandatory fees up to 45 credits and up to $1,000 for required books and supplies per academic year. - Student Emergency Assistance Grant (SEAG): Emergency funds available to students for sudden or unexpected “one-time” situations. There is limited funding available each quarter. To find out if you qualify for funding, take a brief survey at startnextquarter.org. For questions please contact our Workforce Services office at [email protected] or 206.934.3854.

Lists job openings within the community. Offers workshops on how to write a resume, complete a job application, improve interview skills and job search strategies. Provides information to job seekers about current information on the job market, Unemployment Insurance and provides career guidance. Also offers special programs for veterans of the US armed forces, dislocated workers, and those workers the meet specific low income guidelines. These programs may include retraining opportunities. Helps those with disabilities remove barriers to employment, and helps job seekers learn how to overcome ex-offender issues.

Train job seekers to join the workforce and help them find and keep good jobs. They can link workers with training, resources and support.

Provides job training and job search assistance for unemployed farm workers, as well as financial assistance for rent, toiletries, and gas funds for work or job search. Assists with job training, employability development assistance, and other related assistance that supports farmworkers and their families at addressing urgent needs.

Provides job readiness skills including resume preparation, job search assistance, job interview help and on the job coaching to assist in job retention.

This program helps workers who have lost their jobs (due to a Reduction In Force (RIF), layoff or closure) to re-enter the workforce through services such as: Professional assistance with job search; Financial assistance for out of area job interviews; Financial assistance for out of area relocation expenses for a new job; Opportunities to build new skills through training which can include, On-the-Job Training or Apprenticeships.

Provides job training and job search assistance for unemployed farm workers, as well as financial assistance for rent, toiletries, and gas funds for work or job search. Assists with job training, employability development assistance, and other related assistance that supports farmworkers and their families at addressing urgent needs.

Helps veterans transition from military life to a successful civilian life.   Partners with a network of outside agencies to provide a comprehensive program catered to the individual and his/her family.   Services include:  - job placement service and employer networking opportunities,    - skills training including resume writing skills,    - career testing that helps narrow down interests to find a most suitable occupation,  - military to civilian transition mentoring services,    - job retention program,    - agency referral,    - individual and family counseling,    - whole family financial strengthening training including financial education and housing counseling,    - family services including career placement help, counseling, motivation and confidence to find work.   Offers employers who hire veterans services like free placement and screening services, employee job match, qualified applicants and tax incentives for hiring veterans.    Will also meet at the Lacey Veteran's Hub by appointment.

Helps unemployed individuals retrain for a new job or career as part of a statewide program.   The Worker Retraining Program is a partnership between community and technical colleges and the Washington State Employment Security and provides funding and other resources to enable unemployed individuals to acquire the skills needed to return to work. This could mean a short term skills upgrade or a new career path and enrollment in a professional technical program.

Program assists people who have lost their jobs due to shifts in the economy, company downsizing or closures. Services focus on getting people back to work quickly at wages comparable to those they were earning before they were laid off. This service provides: career counseling, access to the job market through strong relationships with local businesses, employment workshops, individualized training opportunities, and more.

INVEST entrepreneurship training program was created to help justice-involved individuals become successful entrepreneurs. Through INVEST, participants learn the skills, mindset, and tools needed to start and grow their own business. This program is for individuals who: • Have been involved with the criminal justice system. • Are passionate about starting a business. • Want to make a positive impact through innovative ideas. • Have stable housing or are living in a reentry facility. • Are committed to personal and professional growth. • Are open to learning, working with others, and self-improvement. • Live a clean and sober lifestyle. INVEST is a supportive and challenging program designed to help formerly incarcerated individuals turn their business dreams into reality while building a brighter future and setting the stage for financial independence.

Train job seekers to join the workforce and help them find and keep good jobs. They can link workers with training, resources and support.

Participates in a statewide program to assist unemployed individuals retrain for a new job or career.   The Worker Retraining Program is a partnership between community and technical colleges and the Washington State Employment Security and provides funding and other resources to enable unemployed individuals to acquire the skills needed to return to work. This could mean a short-term skills upgrade or a new career path and enrollment in a professional technical program.   Participation does NOT extend unemployment benefits.

Provides a wide range of employment and training counseling and services for youth, adults, and dislocated workers; including training, education, and support they may need to pursue their career and succeed in the workforce. Programs: - Basic Food Employment and Training (BFET): Training services provide resume writing, interview skills, assistance with starting a career, and job search assistance, BFET provides employment readiness opportunities to Basic Food (SNAP) recipients who are not receiving Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF). - Dislocated Worker (WIOA): Services include career transition counseling, tuition assistance, paid business internships, and on the job training. Workers must be laid off due to no fault of their own and eligible for UI (company closure, downsize, skill no longer in demand, etc.). Special funding and programming is available for those who have lost their jobs due to COVID-19. - Low-Income Adult Services: Provides employment and training services to low-income adults ages 18-72, with a priority to veterans, TANF recipients, those who do not have a HS diploma or GED, and those who are not financially self-sufficient. Services include career exploration, tuition assistance, paid on the job training and internships, emergency support and ongoing counseling through job retention. - Youth Services: Offers paid job & career training, educational assistance, (GED, HS Diploma, Post-Secondary), certification & credential options, job search assistance, tuition assistance, paid work experience for youth 16-24 yrs of age, and are a WA State ID holder & resident. The goal is to help youth identify a career pathway and gain the skills they need to be successful in that pathway. - WorkFirst: Provides parents the opportunity to gain job skills and experience through a variety of work readiness programs, such as the Community Jobs (CJ) and Career Jump. - Quality Jobs, Equity, Strategy, and Training (QUEST): connects individuals most affected by the pandemic—– women, tribal members, people of color, people with disabilities, even lower-wage workers—to quality training and employment. Programs offered at each location: - Goldendale WorkSource: Basic Food Employment and Training, WorkFirst, Low-Income Adult Services, Dislocated Worker Services, Youth Services, and QUEST. - Kittitas WorkSource: Low-Income Adult Services, Dislocated Worker Services, Youth, DVR Pre Employment Transition Services, WorkFirst, and QUEST. - Sunnyside WorkSource: Low-Income Adult Services, Dislocated Workers, Youth, DVR Pre employment Transition services-youth , Basic Food Employment and Training (BFET) and WorkFirst. - Union Gap WorkSource: Dislocated Worker and Low-Income Adult Program. WorkFirst is currently not available at this location. - WorkSource Columbia Gorge: Basic Food Employment and Training, Dislocated Worker, Low-Income Adult Services, WorkFirst, and Youth Services. - Stevenson Employment Training: Youth Services, WorkFirst Program, Low-Income Adult Program, Basic Food Employment and Training, and QUEST. - Toppenish Employment Training: Low-Income Adult Services, Dislocated Workers, Basic Food Employment and Training and WorkFirst. - Yakima People for People: Basic Food Employment and Training, Low-Income Adult Services, Dislocated Workers services for laid off workers, Youth, DVR Pre Employment Transition Services, WorkFirst, and QUEST.

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The Resource Access Team is a multifunctional customer service team within the Department of Community and Human Services that will serve as a centralized information and resource referral system, making it easier for residents of King County to access the services they need. The Resource Access Team aims to help residents connect to resources, navigate services, or bridge short-term financial gaps. The Resource Access Team may provide financial assistance to King County residents to help them gain or retain employment, support educational goals leading to employment, or meet basic needs, including but not limited to food, healthcare, shelter, childcare, transportation and safety. Resource Access Financial Assistance is intended for emergent or one-time situations and not intended for recurrent or regular needs. The Resource Access Team does not provide rental assistance.