Information Services offered at WorkSource Skagit
Information Services offered at WorkSource Skagit
Provides support to individuals in their employment and training goals, offering access to the following types of information: For Businesses: recruitment, training, local and state labor market information, taxes and laws, starting a business resources and tools and information for entrepreneurs. For Job Seekers: job search resources and events, career planning, unemployment insurance information, local and state labor market statistics (demand occupations, wages, employers), training options including community and technical colleges, universities, and apprenticeship opportunities Community resources include: Referrals to community service information (housing, food, medical, emergency and transportation assistance), Information on services available for target populations (Veteran’s, Ex-offenders, mature workers, youth, low income, individuals with a disability, migrant seasonal farmworkers), Provide print and online resources connecting individuals to volunteer opportunities and community service agencies
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Physical Address
2005 East College Way, Mount Vernon, WA 98273
Hours
M-F, 8am-5pm.
Voice
Website
Application process
Visit online or in person.
Fee
None.
Eligibility
None.
Agency info
WorkSource Skagit
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.