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Provides offenders with 50-hour environmental construction training and work force placement allowing participants to re-enter the community. Program also works with: - dislocated workers, - veterans, - new career path, - women in construction, and - background issues. Courses offered include: - HAZWOPER, - confined space entry, - silica, - RCRA, - CPR, - florescent bulb, - mold abatement, - GHS, - OSHA 10, and - rigging, fork lift, and flagging.

WorkSource Spokane houses a resource center called "The WorkSource Hub". The Hub provides the ability to research employers, industries and labor market trends, utilize career software to assess your skills and interests, create and update resumes and cover letters, and post your resume online. The Hub is staffed with WorkSource Professionals who are dedicated in finding your next career.

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.

Helps veterans find jobs based on their prior military experience. Veteran employment specialists assist veterans with disabilities and other employment barriers by assessing skills and interests and preparing an employment plan. Offers the following services prioritized for veterans and their spouses: - Job listings, job referrals and hiring events - Resume, application and interviewing assistance - Use of computers, photocopiers and phones - Skill assessments and referrals to training and other resources

Assists qualified Veterans with VA Health Care and VA Benefits applications and helps access the Veterans Relief Fund. Other services include survivors' benefits, rehabilitation and employment assistance, education assistance, and life insurance coverage.

WorkSource center offers employment and training services available on site and electronically through WorkSourceWA.com. Visit the website to find locations of WorkSource network of affiliates and connection sites which offers most of the employment services on site- other resources available electronically. WorkSource teamed up with Monster.com to create a powerful new job-match site for both employers and job seekers to connect. Website allows access to many resources, such as: - job listings and advanced job search tools, - worker retraining benefits and assistance finding programs, - orientations on site to train on navigating the WorkSource website, - information on workshops (i.e., FAFSA financial aid sign up, small business planning, job clubs etc.) and hiring events in the area, - information on job training programs through affiliates, - find local drop-in sessions in the area at WorkSource connection sites to assist with resumes, cover letters, job search strategies etc., - links to many career exploration websites and more.

Provides employment related assistance to Businesses, Veterans and other eligible persons. Services includes but are not limited to; job development, business relations, job counseling, job search assistance, job referral and placement. Veteran staff regularly advise groups in the community, including employers, labor unions and veterans' organizations, of Veterans eligible for employment, as well as connecting Veterans to job openings.

A local veterans employment representative and disabled veterans case managers assist the veteran population.  Job referrals and placement assistance are provided to veterans by the case managers, while the employment representative's focus is on connecting with employers that hire and / or train veterans.

WorkSource center offers employment and training services available on site and electronically through WorkSourceWA.com. Visit the website to find locations of WorkSource network of affiliates and connection sites which offers most of the employment services on site- other resources available electronically. WorkSource teamed up with Monster.com to create a powerful new job-match site for both employers and job seekers to connect. Website allows access to many resources, such as: - job listings and advanced job search tools, - worker retraining benefits and assistance finding programs, - orientations on site to train on navigating the WorkSource website, - information on workshops (i.e., FAFSA financial aid sign up, small business planning, job clubs etc.) and hiring events in the area, - information on job training programs through affiliates, - find local drop-in sessions in the area at WorkSource connection sites to assist with resumes, cover letters, job search strategies etc., - links to many career exploration websites and more.

Provides help to veterans in accessing VA and community services. Services may include short-term case management, onsite primary care, access to medical, mental health, and substance abuse treatment, and access to VA housing programs, including Grant and Per Diem program, HUD/VASH, Veterans Recovery House and Supportive Service for Veteran Families (SSVF) if found eligible. These grants do not provide immediate assistance, are sometimes one-time, and may include case management. Help with finding market rate or subsidized housing or linkage to community housing programs. Assistance with expediting VA Benefit claims and access to employment programs such as Supported Employment, Veterans Reintegration program, and State employment. Access to computers, clothing, and hygiene items is available onsite.

Offers individual job search assistance and job preparedness workshops for youth, adults, dislocated worker, migrant seasonal farmworkers, and veterans. A computer laboratory and resource room are available for job searching and career planning activities. Job seekers can access www.worksourceskc.org or www.go2worksource.com for listings of job announcements. Helps people find employment who have lost their jobs through company downsizing or plant closures. Provides: -  Training programs that include Youth, Adult, Dislocated workers - Job Corps (GED/High School program, vocational skills training, and social skills training for ages 16 -24) - Job Search workshops for, resume, interviewing and applications - WorkFirst (assists parents receiving TANF to gain or improve work place skills to enhance employability and to obtain unsubsidized employment) -  Case management -  Job readiness training -  Career counseling -  Vocational assessment -  Individualized job search assistance -  Job fairs -  Employer connections -  Career development workshops -  Follow-up services -  Computer labs  -  Resource library 

Offers individual job search assistance and job preparedness workshops for youth, adults, dislocated worker, migrant seasonal farmworkers, and veterans. A computer laboratory and resource room are available for job searching and career planning activities. Job seekers can access www.worksourceskc.org or www.go2worksource.com for listings of job announcements. Helps people find employment who have lost their jobs through company downsizing or plant closures. Provides: -  Training programs that include Youth, Adult, Dislocated workers - Job Corps (GED/High School program, vocational skills training, and social skills training for ages 16 -24) - Job Search workshops for, resume, interviewing and applications - WorkFirst (assists parents receiving TANF to gain or improve work place skills to enhance employability and to obtain unsubsidized employment) -  Case management -  Job readiness training -  Career counseling -  Vocational assessment -  Individualized job search assistance -  Job fairs -  Employer connections -  Career development workshops -  Follow-up services -  Computer labs  -  Resource library 

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.

Offers individual job search assistance and job preparedness workshops for youth, adults, dislocated worker, migrant seasonal farmworkers, and veterans. A computer laboratory and resource room are available for job searching and career planning activities. Job seekers can access www.worksourceskc.org or www.go2worksource.com for listings of job announcements. Helps people find employment who have lost their jobs through company downsizing or plant closures. Provides: -  Training programs that include Youth, Adult, Dislocated workers - Job Corps (GED/High School program, vocational skills training, and social skills training for ages 16 -24) - Job Search workshops for, resume, interviewing and applications - WorkFirst (assists parents receiving TANF to gain or improve work place skills to enhance employability and to obtain unsubsidized employment) -  Case management -  Job readiness training -  Career counseling -  Vocational assessment -  Individualized job search assistance -  Job fairs -  Employer connections -  Career development workshops -  Follow-up services -  Computer labs  -  Resource library 

Assists qualified veterans with VA Benefits applications and helps access the Veterans Relief Fund. Other services include survivors' benefits, rehabilitation and employment assistance, education assistance, and life insurance coverage.

Serves as the portal for the veterans of Snohomish County regarding any matter that impacts a veteran or their family, including personal hardship, lack of medical care coverage, or exploration into federal VA benefits or programs. Provides limited emergency financial assistance to veterans and their dependents in accordance with basic eligibility requirements. The following services are available to eligible Snohomish County veterans and/or their families: - Emergency Vouchers - Homeless Services - Case Management - Advocacy - Alcohol & Drug Referral - Services to Senior & Disabled Veterans - Incarcerated Veterans Outreach - VA Medical Center Referrals and Enrollments - Everett Vets Center Referrals - Claims/Benefits/Appeals/Upgrades - Employment Services

Helps workers who have lost jobs, through no fault of their own, to gain access to federal and state programs for retraining and re-employment. Provides skill and employment assessments that help job seekers in knowing what their skills are and which types of jobs they can potentially qualify for. Veteran Services: Provides job placement assistance, on-the-job training opportunities, and limited job-skills training. Local Veterans Employment Representatives (LVER) and the Disabled Veterans Outreach Program (DVOP) maintain contacts outside the office with businesses in the community to do special job development and maintain relationships with veteran service agencies and organizations.

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.

Assists homeless veterans and their families with emergency, transitional, and permanent housing; as well as employment search assistance, applying for veteran benefits, and referrals to other agencies.

Operates a farm that helps veterans build their resume and individual skill sets while connecting with community members. Offers opportunities for various types of employment, volunteerism, internships, and work-study. Facilitates informal peer to peer support from other veterans and a formal Peer Support training program.

Emergency assistance is geared towards sustainable positive outcomes for eligible veterans. Service officers are knowledgeable, skilled and have relationships with area partners who together with their services will often be successful in forming comprehensive and lasting solutions for clients.

Assists with career development, resume assistance, job search, job placement and retention services.   Social service professionals help clients access community employment services when appropriate.   Employment-related financial services may also be available, such as helping to obtain the following: -  ID -  Tools -  Clothing -  Bus tickets (to interview and to job after hire) -  Haircut

Provides employment related assistance to Businesses, Veterans and other eligible persons. Services includes but are not limited to; job development, business relations, job counseling, job search assistance, job referral and placement. Veteran staff regularly advise groups in the community, including employers, labor unions and veterans' organizations, of Veterans eligible for employment, as well as connecting Veterans to job openings.

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 assistance with housing, rent and utilities, re-employment services, VA healthcare navigation, food, information and referral, and other support services. Connects veterans to community resources to help meet their needs.