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Workforce Education offered at North Seattle College

Workforce Education offered at North Seattle 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 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. Eligible programs of study include: Accounting, General Business degree, IBEST Early Childhood Education, IBEST Phlebotomy, Medical Assisting, Pharmacy Technician, or Nursing Prerequisites. 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.

Physical Address

9600 College Way North, Seattle, WA 98103

Hours

M-F, 8am-4:30pm.

Application process

Call for more information or go to www.startnextquarter.org to 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.

Agency info

North Seattle College

Offers 5 bachelor of applied science degrees and 60-plus professional-technical degrees and certificates that lead to competitive careers for our graduates. Works to create a place where students from all races, ethnicities, abilities, genders, countries, and communities can succeed.