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Workforce Education offered at Cascadia College

Workforce Education offered at Cascadia College

Provides financial assistance for those looking for career training.   Basic Food Employment & Training Program Assists recipients of federal Basic Food Assistance by providing funding for career training, GED, high school completion, or English as a Second Language classes to increase their opportunities for employment. May receive funding for tuition, textbooks, and a parking permit or ORCA transit pass. DSHS approval needed before funding can be awarded. Worker Retraining provides tuition assistance, books, and transportation for students who meet eligibility criteria.   Students must be enrolled in a Professional Technical program or Applied Bachelor's degree program.   Worker Retraining students receive additional support services with career advising, academic advising, priority registration, and assistance with Employment Security Training Benefits and Commissioner Approved Training applications. Opportunity Grant Provides education grants for low-income students who have not yet earned a degree and are studying an eligible program.   Family income must be below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level   Provides 45 credits of tuition and fee assistance, books, and transportation assistance.

Physical Address

18345 Campus Way Northeast, Bothell, WA 98011

Hours

M-F, 8am-5pm.

Application process

Call for more information or take the Start Next Quarter survey. DSHS must approve applicants eligible due to having an active DSHS case.

Fee

Free to eligible participants.   Child care costs may be covered through DSHS/WorkFirst.

Eligibility

Requirements vary by program.

Languages

Spanish

American Sign Language

Japanese

Agency info

Cascadia College

Offers two-year degrees, a bachelor in applied sciences, certificate programs, adult basic education courses, Running Start and college in the high schools. Cascadia's primary service district encompasses Northshore School District, Lake Washington School District and Riverview School District.