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Provides skills training to empower people to live independently in the community.   Services may include: -  Information and referral -  Independent living skills training -  Peer support -  Finding and retaining housing -  How to apply for Social Security, DSHS or WA Apple Health (Medicaid)/Medicare -  Assistance with employment including help creating a resume, job search assistance and job preparation services. All work is focused around the individual consumer's personal goals.

Offers comprehensive support for career development and financial stability, including job placement, career counseling, workforce preparation and vocational training. Tailored to meet the needs of low-income adults facing barriers to employment.

Provides counseling, academic advising, job search assistance, support groups, an evening lecture series, and classes and workshops on a variety of topics, including job search, career choice, self-esteem, assertiveness, and women in transition. Offers low-cost introductory computer classes and resource referrals, an annual Women's Celebration, a multicultural International Women's Day event each March, and domestic violence awareness each October.    Offers WorkFirst Tuition Assistance Program for low-income working parents with books and tuition for classes that will help them advance in the workplace. Additionally offers Families that Work, which combines Basic Skills, GED Preparation, and English as a Second Language classes with computer experience, job search preparation and family management support. Additional support services are available to new moms.   Job Connections, an employment opportunities network, is free and open to everyone.

Competitive employment services are designed for individuals who already have specific skills and some previous work history. Participants referred for this service may need assistance in resume building, interviewing techniques and job development activities. Based on the vocational goal of the participant, professional job developers set up job hunting and development activities. These include identifying which employers to contact, securing applications and other position related materials, arranging for informational interviews, and making labor market assessments. The participant is expected to take an active role in the process. Once a position is secured and the job offer accepted, skilled job coaches are available to assist in the initial, intensive training on the job. Retention services are also provided for 90 days following placement. These services focus on insuring that both the employee and employer are satisfied with the job and that expectations are being met. If needed, training is also provided to facilitate co-worker support for the new employee. Even after the 90-day retention period, if the need arises for specific training or support, staff remains available to meet those needs.

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.

Offers job search assistance, job placement and vocational training assistance for individuals receiving federal food benefits (Basic Food/SNAP). Partners with King County colleges and vocational institutes, BankWork$ and the YWCA's Homeless Employment Program.

Matches employers to job seekers by providing employment services.   Services include job readiness workshops, job skills trainings, job placement services and job retention services.   Offers these services through direct referral and coordination of city, county, state and federal programs.   Also offers employer services, including screening of potential applicants, supervisory training and outplacement services.   Programs include the following employment services. Not all services offered at all locations:   Community Jobs Initiative (CJI)   Offers paid (minimum wage) internships to job seekers looking to build skills for employment.   Participants must currently receive TANF cash assistance of DSHS - Community Services Office.   This program is implemented through extensive partnerships among state agencies (including DSHS, Employment Security, and the Board of Community and Technical Colleges).    Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Placement Services (DVR).   Provides vocational assessment, internship development, and monitoring and job placement services for adults with disabilities who are referred by DSHS - DVR counselors. Limited English Pathway Placement Services   Offers job readiness workshops, job placement services, skills trainings, and job retention and county wage progression services as well as English language class referrals for King and Snohomish adults with limited English. Participants must be at least 18 years old and either a refugee with documentation or currently receive TANF cash assistance from DSHS - Community Services Offices.   This is a program of DSHS and the Office of Refugee and Immigrant Assistance (ORIA).    Veterans Administration Placement Services Employment and training assessment, job placement and job retention services for service connected disabled veterans referred by the Veterans Administration. Contact Harriet Klein (206) 443-9999 for more information.    Workers Compensation Services  Provides vocational assessment, vocational plan development, and monitoring of vocational training programs for injured workers referred by Washington State Labor and Industries Department, including the Office of Workers Compensation Programs.     Workforce Investment Act (WIA) Adult Services/Dislocated Worker Services. Provides job readiness workshops, job placement services, vocational training, and job retention services for adults.

Provides temporary and full-time employment opportunities for individuals facing employment barriers. Specializes in assisting people with disabilities, veterans, those experiencing homelessness, and those with justice system involvement in getting back into the workforce through employee training, placement, and support.

Our employment and adult education services connect community members with meaningful employment at livable wages and other opportunities to build critical skills. Employment case managers and economic empowerment coaches help set goals and viable steps to achieve them. We also team up with local community colleges and other partners to connect individuals to vocational training, internship programs, and help with job placement.

Offers a free eight-week program consisting of job training and job placement assistance, as well as ongoing career coaching for career advancement in the financial services sector. Services also include banking career navigation assistance, coaching, mentoring, career advancement and job retention support for up to one year after placement. The program leads to direct hire by one of 26 bank and credit union partners in the following positions: - Customer Service Representative - Personal Banker - Relationship Banker - Relationship Manager

Offers individual job search assistance and job preparedness workshops. A computer laboratory and resource room are available for job searching and career planning activities.  Announcement of jobs within the state of Washington can be obtained at any WorkSource Center, Affiliate or online. Job seekers can access the websites for listings.  Helps people find employment who have lost their jobs through company downsizing or plant closures. Provides: - Veterans Services   - Case management   - Job readiness training   - Career counseling   - Vocational assessment   - Individualized job search assistance   - Job fairs   - Employer connections - Strategies for Success workshops - Career development workshops - Follow-up services - Educational scholarships   - Computer labs - Resource library   Provides computer and telephone access to apply for Washington State Employment Security - Unemployment Insurance. Customers may call the TeleCenter or access esd.wa.gov to apply for unemployment insurance.   Provides weekly orientation classes that provide an overview of the resources and programs available to job seekers at WorkSource.  Provides access to community and technical college programs and financial resources for retraining.  Matches businesses with qualified applicants to fill open positions. Employers may post job openings online.  Other services for employers include help with workplace consultations, recruitment and layoffs and information on business, industry and economic trends.  Provides for on-site recruitment.

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.

Provides job search & job placement assistance for people who are experiencing homelessness or who are unstably housed. Program includes a full range of individualized employment and support services needed to achieve self-sufficiency and stable housing.

Responsible for the administration of Employment and Community Access services for adults with developmental disabilities. Through partnerships with Employment Service Vendors, participants are supported in achieving community employment that offers competitive wages, an integrated work environment, and the opportunity for independence on the job. Support Services are individualized to meet each person's need on the job that are consistent with the participant's interest, skills, and employment goals.

Helps Latino immigrants achieve economic self-sufficiency by providing job training for domestic work including yardwork, green house cleaning, moving and more. Focuses on participation, network, promotion, training and job referrals.   Program held in Spanish.   Participants also take a health & safety workshop to learn how to: -  Avoid workplace injuries -  Properly use personal protection equipment -  Identify and reduce danger in the workplace This workshop is offered two times per month.   The health & safety workshop is required for those wanting to be hired through CASA Latina's day labor and employment services.

Offers a 5-week program providing assistance with job readiness, job search, work training and labor market information through workshops, computer resources and case management. Program participants may also get assistance with obtaining work-appropriate clothing. Workshops and case management offer the following services to all students enrolled: - Mentorship Life Skills & Training - Earn Certifications (Industrial First Aid/CPR, Flaggers, Food Handler Permit) - Financial Empowerment - Resume & Cover Letter Assistance - Job Connections - Wrap-Around Services Job announcements provided are current postings from private industry, city, county and state employers.

Provides job search and job training support services to eligible Basic Food (food stamp) recipients. Assistance includes: -  Job placement -  Vocational training -  College and career planning -  Job readiness training -  Interview assistance -  Clothing assistance -  Connections to regional employers

Offers a wide variety of services for job seekers, from individual job search assistance to an extensive list of workshops designed to help job search preparedness. Announcements of jobs within the state of Washington can be obtained at any WorkSource Center, Affiliate or online. Provides computer access to apply for Washington State Unemployment Insurance. Provides access to community and technical college programs and financial resources for retraining. Helps people find employment who have lost their jobs through company downsizing or plant closures. Other services may include the following: - Case management - Job readiness training - Career counseling - Vocational assessment - Individualized job search assistance - Job fairs - Employer connections - Career development workshops - Follow-up services - Educational scholarships.

Provides a no-cost, easy enrollment, job search center where anyone from the community can get help with job seeking and building computer skills. Job seekers can work with staff to build resumes, cover letters, find job leads, practice interviewing preparation, and more. Computer classes are offered on a weekly basis on topics for first time computer users, to classes for developing skills for working in office environments, also available in 1 on 1 appointments. Services are completely free, thanks to donations and purchases at Goodwill retail stores.

Foundation Community Supports helps people in Spokane County who qualify for Medicaid to find housing or employment.

Assisting qualified unemployed people in obtaining suitable work. They assist with screening applicants, screening of Job Corps applications, and services to veterans. Employment Services:    Find job openings     Learn strategies for finding a job      Job search assistance     Get help preparing your résumé and getting ready for job interviews     Post your résumé online for employers to see     Share job-search strategies with other job seekers (job club)     Assess your skills and get career guidance     Get referred to a training program     Learn how much jobs pay and what jobs are in demand    On-Site Resources    Computers with Internet access     Telephones     Fax Machine     Copy Machine     Video Viewing Stations    Training Programs:    Programs for Adults    Programs for Youth     Programs for Laid-Off Workers      Dislocated Worker Programs     Apprenticeship Programs      Ex-Offender Programs     Washington Service Corps      WorkFirst     Programs for Persons with Disabilities       Programs for Older Adults

Offers comprehensive support for career development and financial stability, including job placement, career counseling, workforce preparation and vocational training. Tailored to meet the needs of low-income adults facing barriers to employment.

Clients are individually prepared and counseled to work effectively in the workforce through English Improvement classes and Job Readiness training.   The Refugee Employment Project services include the following: - comprehensive job readiness program - job placement - retention services - workplace skills training - social services

Offers comprehensive support for career development and financial stability, including job placement, career counseling, workforce preparation and vocational training. Tailored to meet the needs of low-income adults facing barriers to employment.

Assists Burien residents experiencing housing and economic instability. Targets those who are at risk of homelessness and/or facing imminent risk of eviction. Program participants will be required to work with employment services staff to either find a job or increase income.