Youth Program offered at WorkSource Whatcom
Youth Program offered at WorkSource Whatcom
Youth Programs provide a wide variety of services to low-income in-school (ages 14-21) and out-of-school (ages 16-24) youth to help them succeed in school and work. Program participants may receive a range of services from the following areas: occupational skills training; career counseling; internships; job placements; mentoring; tutoring; leadership development; financial literacy; entrepreneurial skills training; local labor market and employment information services; postsecondary education and training transition support; workforce preparation and training activities designed for specific career clusters; and additional supportive services.
Physical Address
101 Prospect Street, Bellingham, WA 98225
Hours
M-F, 8am-5pm.
Website
Application process
Visit online or in person.
Fee
None.
Eligibility
Must be low-income and meet one of the following requirements: deficient in basic literacy skills; English Language Learner; a school dropout; homeless; a runaway; a foster child; an individual with a disability; pregnant or a parent; an offender; requires additional assistance to complete education or secure and hold employment.
Service area
Whatcom, WA
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.