Section 8 Employment offered by YWCA Seattle King Snohomish's Firwood Circle Office
Offers one-on-one employment assistance for King County public housing and Section 8 residents; includes job training and technology instruction, GED, ESL, and ABE assistance, and peer-supported services.
Offers one-on-one employment assistance for King County public housing and Section 8 residents, designed to reduce barriers between public housing residents and their neighbors in the surrounding community. Includes job training and technology instruction, GED, ESL, and ABE assistance, and peer-supported services.
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Computer Literacy Training Programs
Prejob Guidance
Adult Basic Education
English as a Second Language
High School Equivalency/GED Test Instruction
Stable Families Program offered at Vine Maple Place
Provides stabilization assistance for single-parent families and pregnant women in imminent danger of becoming homeless. Provides rent assistance, employment services and housing case management.
Provides housing stabilization assistance for single-parent families and pregnant women who are in imminent danger of becoming homeless and who live in Maple Valley and cities within a nine-mile radius.
Provides the following services as the family grows to stability:
- Rent assistance
- Housing case management
- Employment services
- Financial budgeting
- Life skills classes
- Child and youth case management
- Counseling
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Prejob Guidance
Housing Search Assistance
Case/Care Management
Rent Payment Assistance
Personal Financial Counseling
Job Search Assistance offered at Evergreen Goodwill's Job Training Center in Bremerton
Offers assistance with resumes, cover letters and job applications.
Assistance with resumes, cover letters and job applications.
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Comprehensive Job Assistance Centers
Prejob Guidance
Foundational Community Supports Employment offered by Wellpoint
Provides Medicaid recipients with behavioral or physical health issues, non-tangible person-centered supportive services to connect to and maintain employment.
Provides Medicaid recipients with behavioral or physical health issues non-tangible person-centered supportive services to connect to and maintain employment. Supports can include:
- Assessing for the right job fit
- Interview coaching
- Establishing helpful routines
- Coordination with employer for on-going supports
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Homeless Employment Programs
Prejob Guidance
Vocational Rehabilitation
Job Search Workshop offered at Westminster Chapel
Helps with resume preparation, interviewing skills, job sourcing, job search planning and other job search assistance.
Supports job seekers in successfully pursuing employment that fits their skills, passions and needs. Helps participants to fully understand the hiring process including how to:
- Effectively network
- Convey personal strengths in resume writing
- Develop strong interviewing skills
- Advance technical/online skills and database of resources (i.e. LinkedIn)
These skills are developed through:
- Guest speakers with expertise in a wide variety of vocations
- Group discussion and relationships
- Access to counselors that can provide well-being support during unemployment
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Job Search/Placement
Prejob Guidance
CareerWork$ Ready offered by YWCA Seattle King Snohomish's Greenbridge Learning Center
Provides a 3-week online job readiness course, combined with one-on-one job placement assistance. Program covers job readiness skills, 30-second commercials, revamping resumes, networking, interviewing, communication skills, online applications, Microsoft Office skills, soft skills and more.
Provides a 3-week online job readiness course, combined with one-on-one job placement assistance. Program covers job readiness skills, 30-second commercials, revamping resumes, networking, interviewing, communication skills, online applications, Microsoft Office skills, soft skills and more.
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Job Websites
Job Search/Placement
Internet Courses
Computer Literacy Training Programs
Prejob Guidance
Adult Employment Services offered by YWCA Seattle King Snohomish's Greenbridge Learning Center
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.
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.
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Job Search/Placement
Prevocational Training
Prejob Guidance
WIOA Programs
Career Exploration
Career Counseling
CareerWork$ Ready offered by YWCA Seattle King Snohomish's Opportunity Place
Provides a 3-week online job readiness course, combined with one-on-one job placement assistance. Program covers job readiness skills, 30-second commercials, revamping resumes, networking, interviewing, communication skills, online applications, Microsoft Office skills, soft skills and more.
Provides a 3-week online job readiness course, combined with one-on-one job placement assistance. Program covers job readiness skills, 30-second commercials, revamping resumes, networking, interviewing, communication skills, online applications, Microsoft Office skills, soft skills and more.
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Prejob Guidance
Internet Courses
Job Search/Placement
Job Websites
Computer Literacy Training Programs
Veterans Program offered by WorkSource at Auburn One-Stop Center
Helps veterans and their spouses find jobs and gives them priority access to WorkSource services, including assistance with job search skills, career counseling and referrals to training and other resources.
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.
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Job Search/Placement
Special Needs Job Development
Prejob Guidance
Career Counseling
Employment Services offered by TRAC Associates in Kent
Offers job readiness workshops, job skills trainings, job placement services and job retention services. Special programs available for low-income adults, people with disabilities, veterans, refugees or DSHS clients.
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.
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Prejob Guidance
Business Consulting Services
Immigrant/Refugee Employment Programs
On the Job Training
Veteran Employment Programs
Job Search/Placement
Homeless Employment Project offered by YWCA Seattle King Snohomish's Opportunity Place
Provides job search & job placement assistance for people who are experiencing homelessness or who are unstably housed.
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.
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Homeless Employment Programs
Job Search/Placement
Prejob Guidance
Case/Care Management
Computer Help offered at Elizabeth Gregory Home
Provides one-on-one computer help for women ages 18 and older; no kids. Offers basic computer skills training, resume writing and job and housing search assistance. Pets allowed.
Offers one-on-one assistance with computers by EGH staff and volunteers. Possible types of assistance include the following:
- Basic computer skills, such as setting up an email or Facebook account.
- Job search
- Resume writing
- Housing search
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Housing Search Assistance
Public Internet Access Sites
Job Search Resource Centers
Prejob Guidance
Job Search/Placement
Education Services offered at Somali Community Services of Seattle
Provides ESL, basic computer skills and job readiness computer classes.
Provides housing assistance, ESL classes, basic computer skills classes and job readiness computer classes. Limited child care may be available.
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English as a Second Language
Computer Literacy Training Programs
Prejob Guidance
Peer Support Services offered at Peer Kent
Provides peer coaching, support groups, employment support, housing support, and resource connections.
Offers multiple support, education, and socialization groups.
Peer coaches empower people to achieve a solid recovery foundation and achieve life goals. Peer coaches support individuals in recovery from:
- Addiction Issues (chemical/behavioral)
- Mental Health Challenges (short/long term diagnosis, grief & loss)
- Chronic Illness (HIV/Hep C – Newly Dealing/Newly Diagnosed)
Peer coaches are individually matched with people seeking support in their recovery. The matched pair meets for one hour per week for 26 weeks.
Coaches are individuals in recovery who have reached long-term stability.
Peer Employment Connections
Offers weekly peer support groups that support participants to address fears and barriers about returning to work or work through obstacles they are encountering in their job.
Offers vocational assessments, job search tools, resume building, interview preparation, coaching, benefits planning, employment-related clothing and transportation support, and ongoing support for job retention.
Resource Connections
Offers individualized support to identify and access a range of community resources such as housing or medical care.
Participants meet one-to-one with a peer to help make the linkages to essential supports.
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Families/Friends of Individuals With a Drug Use Disorder Support Groups
Employment/Retirement Related Support Groups
Health/Disability Related Support Groups
Peer Mental Health Support Services
LGBTQ2+ Support Groups
Prejob Guidance
Life Coaching
Housing Search Assistance
General Addictions/Substance Use Disorder Support Groups
General Bereavement and Grief Support Groups
Career Bridge offered at Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle
Provides assistance with job readiness, job search, work training and labor market information through workshops, computer resources and case management.
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.
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Work Clothing
Prejob Guidance
Job Search/Placement
Teen Services offered by Redmond Parks and Recreation Department at Redmond Community Center at Marymoor Village
Offers drop-in support and recreation for teens.
A variety of activities and program are available for teens in Redmond. Many of these activities are located at the Redmond Community Center at Marymoor Village. Activities include sports, music, arts, and tech, as well as leadership and volunteer opportunities. Counseling services are also available.
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Prejob Guidance
Drug Use Disorder Education/Prevention
Public Access Computers/Tools
Arts and Crafts Instruction
Alcohol Use Disorder Education/Prevention
Adolescent/Youth Counseling
Drop In Centers
Recreational Activities/Sports
Independent Living Skills Training offered by Disability Empowerment Center in Auburn
Provides skills training to help people with disabilities live independently in the community. Services may include household management, attendant care management, using assistive technology and finding and retaining housing & employment.
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.
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Job Search/Placement
Assistive Technology Information
Prejob Guidance
Welfare Rights Assistance
Independent Living Skills Instruction
Prevocational Training
Career and College Centers offered by Seattle Public Schools No. 1
Offers career planning, job search training and job referral services for all Seattle Public Schools high school students and parents/guardians at several alternative high schools as well as smaller schools.
Integrates career planning, job search training and job referral services through college and career centers at several alternative schools and small schools.
Students receive advice on post-high school options, including:
- Career and technical education
- Preparing cover letters and resumes
- Completing job applications
- College applications/scholarships
- Selecting colleges
A job-listing service is available for employers who would like to hire students.
Employers can contact the Career & College Center Specialist at each high school.
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Career Counseling
Prejob Guidance
Adult Employment Services offered by YWCA Seattle King Snohomish's Technology Center at Seola Gardens
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.
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.
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Prevocational Training
Career Counseling
Job Search/Placement
Prejob Guidance
WIOA Programs
Career Exploration
Homeless Employment Project offered by YWCA Seattle King Snohomish's Firwood Circle Office
Provides job search & job placement assistance for people who are experiencing homelessness or who are unstably housed.
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.
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Homeless Employment Programs
Prejob Guidance
Job Search/Placement
Case/Care Management
Adult Employment Services offered by YWCA Seattle King Snohomish's Opportunity Place
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.
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.
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Career Exploration
Prevocational Training
Prejob Guidance
WIOA Programs
Job Search/Placement
Career Counseling
Economic Security for All offered by YWCA Seattle King Snohomish's Firwood Circle Office
Provides a full range of career search assistance and vocational training for low-income residents in higher-poverty zip codes.
Provides a full range of career search assistance and vocational training for low-income residents in higher-poverty zip codes, designed to reduce poverty and support residents as they embark on their careers in pursuit of equity, dignity, and self-sufficiency. Also includes a randomized Guaranteed Basic Income pilot program, focused on domestic violence survivors.
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Prejob Guidance
Job Search Resource Centers
Job Search/Placement
Native Workforce Services Program at United Indians of All Tribes Foundation
Offers a variety of employment and training services to WIA-eligible and enrolled American Indians, and Alaskan and Hawaiian Natives.
Supports comprehensive employment and training activities while helping clients get the trainings and certifications needed to build a sustainable career, including:
-Job counseling
-Academic counseling and assistance
-Referrals and placement
-Support with applications to government benefit programs, such as unemployment and SNAP
-Employment-related training
Training/Education Incentive: Individuals entering an accredited college or vocational school program may be eligible for tuition assistance. Proof of registration and paid fees will be required.
Referrals: Staff may provide referrals to apprenticeship programs and help clients with job searches.
Support Services: Upon completing the Workforce Readiness class and finding employment, clients may be eligible for supportive services at the discretion of the Director of the Employment and Training Department. These services may include:
- Transportation allowance
- Food allowance
- Shoes
- Work clothing (if required by employer) -
Other reasonable job-related expenses
Summer Youth Employment Experience: Limited number of work experience positions are available during the summer months to eligible high school students. Interested parties should contact the WIA office in January for more information.
Offers Seattle office of labor ordinance and standards training for Seattle workers.
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Classroom Training
Comprehensive Job Assistance Centers
Computer Literacy Training Programs
Prejob Guidance
Tuition Assistance
Peer Support Services offered at Peer Olympia
Provides peer coaching, support groups, employment support, and resource connections.
Offers multiple support, education, and socialization groups.
Peer coaches empower people to achieve a solid recovery foundation and achieve life goals. Peer coaches support individuals in recovery from:
- Addiction Issues (chemical/behavioral)
- Mental Health Challenges (short/long term diagnosis, grief & loss)
- Chronic Illness (HIV/Hep C – Newly Dealing/Newly Diagnosed)
Peer coaches are individually matched with people seeking support in their recovery. The matched pair meets for one hour per week for 26 weeks.
Coaches are individuals in recovery who have reached long-term stability.
Peer Employment Connections
Offers weekly peer support groups that support participants to address fears and barriers about returning to work or work through obstacles they are encountering in their job.
Offers vocational assessments, job search tools, resume building, interview preparation, coaching, benefits planning, employment-related clothing and transportation support, and ongoing support for job retention.
Resource Connections
Offers individualized support to identify and access a range of community resources such as housing or medical care.
Participants meet one-to-one with a peer to help make the linkages to essential supports.
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Peer Counseling
General Addictions/Substance Use Disorder Support Groups
Employment/Retirement Related Support Groups
Families/Friends of Individuals With a Drug Use Disorder Support Groups
Life Coaching
Peer Mental Health Support Services
Prejob Guidance
Independent Living Skills Training offered by Disability Empowerment Center in Seattle
Provides skills training to help people with disabilities live independently in the community. Services may include household management, attendant care management, using assistive technology and finding and retaining housing & employment.
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.
What's Here
Prejob Guidance
Assistive Technology Information
Independent Living Skills Instruction
Welfare Rights Assistance
Job Search/Placement
Prevocational Training