Adult Program offered at WorkSource Whatcom
Adult Program offered at WorkSource Whatcom
The purpose of the Adult Program is to increase the employment retention, earnings, and occupational skills of participants. Priority is given to recipients of public assistance, other low income individuals, veterans, and individuals who are basic skills deficient. The program provides a range of career services, training services and job placement assistance. Employers are also offered assistance in accessing a qualified labor pool and other employment related services.
Location
101 Prospect Street, Bellingham, WA 98225
Website
Hours
M-F, 8am-5pm.
Application process
Visit in online or in person.
Eligibility
Adults 18 years and older, are legally entitled to work in the United States and have met selective service registration requirements.
Fee
None.
Agency info
WorkSource Whatcom
Offers a comprehensive job center providing workshops and seminars. Topics include: job search strategies, skills and abilities analysis, perfecting applications, effective resumes, and cover letters, interviewing techniques, computer classes and weekly job networking club. Also provides free technology use for career exploration and job searching needs. Computers with internet access, assessment, and interview practice software, Create and print resumes and other employment-related documents, fax applications to employers. Copiers (limited to 4 copies) and phones are available explicitly for job search. Employment and training programs provide more intensive services and programs are available through WorkSource for qualifying low income young people, adults, and workers age 55 and better; dislocated workers; displaced homemakers; veterans, individuals with a disability; migrant agricultural workers; ex-offenders; and others. Business Services WorkSource provides human resource assistance, help during layoffs, and access to resources for business development.