Workforce Education Funding offered at Renton Technical College
Workforce Education Funding offered at Renton Technical College
Provides financial help for those looking for career training and need financial assistance. 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. WorkFirst assists recipients of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) cash assistance from DSHS who need training in order to enter the workforce. WorkFirst funding typically covers the career training programs that are one year in length or shorter, as well as GED or High School completion. Worker Retraining provides funding for laid-off and dislocated workers as well as vulnerable workers who need training in order to return to the workforce. Vulnerable workers are those employed in an occupation that is not in demand, do not have a previous degree or certificate or need to learn new skills in order to keep their job. Training options include career training programs (certificates and AAS degrees), GED, high school completion, and English as a Second Language classes. Opportunity Grant provides education grants for low-income students who have not yet earned a degree and are studying an eligible program. Enroll in an approved pathway of study: Accounting, General Business degree, IBEST Early Childhood Education, IBEST Phlebotomy, HVAC, NAC or Nursing. Family income must be at or below 200 percent of the Federal Poverty Level. Provides up to 45 credits of tuition and $1000 per year for books.
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Physical Address
3000 Northeast 4th Street, Renton, WA 98056
Hours
M-F, 7:30am-4:30pm.
Voice
Application process
Make an appointment at the Counseling and Advising Center by either calling or visiting in person. 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
Multi-lingual materials
Service area
King, WA
Agency info
Renton Technical College
Provides career training programs, adult basic education including ESL classes, worker retraining and college transfer courses.