LEP Employment Services offered by Refugee Federation Service Center in Kent

LEP Employment Services offered by Refugee Federation Service Center in Kent

Acts as a direct referral from DSHS Community Service Offices for refugees new to the system who need employment services. Services include pre-employment training, vocational English as a second language (ESL) classes, skills training, job placement and customized employment training in specific fields, such as hotel housekeeping.

Physical Address

1209 Central Avenue South, Suite 134, Kent, WA 98032

Transportation

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

Hours

M-F, 8:30am-5pm.

Application process

Call or visit in person.

Fee

None.

Eligibility

Low-income refugees and immigrants with income at or below 80% of the State Median Income. Also serves federal food stamp recipients.

Languages

Ukrainian

Farsi

Amharic

Arabic

Bosnian

Vietnamese

Burmese

Thai

Russian

Laotian

Lao

Khmer

French

Eritrean

Cambodian

Service area

King, WA

Agency info

Refugee Federation Service Center

Assists refugees and immigrants in their transition to living in the United States by providing employment and training services, citizenship application and advocacy, assistance with immigration paperwork, ESL classes, information and referral, family counseling and translation services.