Employment & Training Services offered at WorkSource of Okanogan County
Provides a list of job openings, computerized job matching system, employer services and phone and computer access for filing employment insurance benefits. Clients are served on a walk-in and by appointment basis.
Offers individual job search assistance and job preparedness workshops. A computer laboratory and resource room are available for job searching and career planning activities. Announcement of jobs within the state of Washington can be obtained at any WorkSource Center, Affiliate, or online. Job seekers can access www.worksourceskc.org or www.go2worksource.com for listings.
Helps people find employment for those who have lost their jobs through company downsizing or plant closures.
Provides:
- Case management
- Job readiness training
- Career counseling
- Vocational assessment
- Individualized job search assistance
- Job fairs
- Employer connections
- Career development workshops
- Follow-up services
- Educational scholarships
- Computer labs
- Resource library
- Digital Literacy Navigator: basic typing and keyboard, basic mouse functions, establish an email address, online job search, and intro to Microsoft word.
- Economic Alliance Services: intro to computer basics, assistance setting up business email, creating a website, and create online marketplace for your business.
Provides computer and telephone access to apply for Washington State Employment Security - Unemployment Insurance. Customers may call the TeleCenter or access www.go2UI.com to apply for unemployment insurance. Provides weekly orientation classes that provide an overview of the resources and programs available to job seekers at WorkSource. Provides access to community and technical college programs and financial resources for retraining. Matches businesses with qualified applicants to fill open positions. Employers may post job openings online. Other services for employers include help with workplace consultations, recruitment and layoffs and information on business, industry, and economic trends.
Adult Basic Education offered at Edmonds College Main Campus
Adult Basic Education classes offer free assistance in developing basic skills in reading, writing, speaking, spelling, vocabulary, grammar, problem solving, and math.
Offers free assistance in developing basic skills in reading, writing, speaking, spelling, vocabulary, grammar, problem solving, and math. Emphasis is on developing useful knowledge and applied skills, such as financial and health management, parenting and raising a family, and getting/holding a good job. There are no tests, no grades, and no fees.
Adult Education offered at Olympic College - Poulsbo Campus
Offers low cost basic studies classes to adults who wish to obtain their GED.
Olympic College offers classes in G.E.D. (General Education Degree) prep and testing, English as a Second Language, Adult Basic Education, and workplace and technology skills.
Adult Basic Education offered at Walla Walla Community College in Clarkston
Provides basic literacy skills in math, English, writing, and reading. Also provides English as a Second Language (ESL) classes, basic computer literacy, and GED classes.
Provides basic literacy skills in math, English, writing, and reading. Also provides English as a Second Language (ESL) classes, basic computer literacy, and GED classes.
Provides comprehensive post-secondary and continuing education programs, including adult basic education, English as a Second Language (ESL) classes, parenting classes, vocational education, and many other programs.
Transition Studies offered at South Puget Sound Community College
Provides a variety of programs to help students prepare for college level courses or the workplace. Includes Basic Adult Education, High School+, I-BEST, GED Prep, and more.
Provides a variety of programs to help students prepare for college level courses or the workplace. Offers classes in Yelm, Olympia and Lacey.
Adult Basic Education
Provides basic classes for English, Math and Computers. These classes do not count as college credit but students are more prepared for college classes and the workforce. Courses offered in person or online.
Basic Computer Skills
Provides a low-cost, non credit course to help people improve their computer skills. Includes basic computer operations, email, zoom, canvas, Word, PowerPoint, keyboarding and more.
English as a Second Language (ESOL)
Offers six levels of classes to help non-native speakers of English improve their speaking, listening, reading and writing skills.
High School+
Allows students age 18 and older to earn a high school diploma. It is a competency based GED alternative and meets the requirements for a high school diploma for employment, financial aid applications, and admission to a community or technical college. Traditional GED prep classes and testing are also available.
I-Best
Allows students to increase literacy and work skills. Two instructors are in the classroom, toe to teach the professional/technical skills, and the other instructor teaches reading, writing, math or English language.
Community College offered by Columbia Gorge Community College in The Dalles
Provides several educational programs, including college transfer, career and technical education, basic skills development, business and industry training, and community education.
Offers a variety of educational, vocational, college credit, and developmental courses, including adult basic education, GED test instruction, continuing education opportunities, and English as a Second Language classes.
Offers adult basic education classes, ESL classes as well as GED classes.
Offers multiple pre-college programs.
Adult Basic Education Teaches basic English reading, writing and math skills.
Classes help students transition into college or career training programs, learn workplace computer skills, discover personal strengths and learn workplace relational skills.
General Education Development Helps students prepare for the four-part GED test. Successful completion of the four-part test (Language Arts, Math, Science and Social Studies) earns a GED certificate.
GED certification is equivalent to a high school education and is usually accepted in place of a diploma.
ESL Classes help with reading, writing and grammar, speaking and listening, pronunciation, workplace skills, beginning computer literacy and citizenship.
Useful English prepares students for real world needs and college-level reading and writing.
High School Completion Provides adults 19 years or older an opportunity to earn a high school diploma in a college setting, substituting college classes for remaining high school requirements. High school completion classes (English, math, history, science) are scheduled in the evenings to accommodate adult students with daytime jobs.
Students who test into college level may take regular day or evening college courses for high school graduation credit.
High School 21+ Assists adults 21 years and older complete their high school diploma and prepare for college level courses.
Educational Services offered by Literacy Source's Community Learning Center
Provides free ESL and basic skills classes and tutoring to adult learners. Helps learners prepare for the GED. Provides naturalization assistance to city of Seattle residents.
Provides free ESL, citizenship and basic skills such as reading, writing, math and computer use classes and tutoring to adult learners. Helps learners prepare for the GED.
Provides naturalization assistance to city of Seattle residents. Students enrolled in the program can receive job search assistance and individual tutoring as well.
College & Career Readiness offered at Yakima Valley College
Provides college and career readiness classes for students 16 or older.
Yakima Valley College offers applied bachelor’s degrees, transfer and professional technical degrees, as well as numerous certificate of achievement programs on both its Yakima and Grandview campuses. The college also provides College & Career Readiness classes for adults 16 or older. The primary emphasis of YVC's College & Career Readiness programs are to improve English language skills, computer technology skills, basic reading, writing, and math. These programs help prepare students for post-secondary education and job training. Classes may be individualized, computer assisted, or offered in small groups.
Students can:
- Earn a high school diploma
- Prepare to take a high school equivalency exam
- Upgrade academic skills to succeed in college programs
- Gain skills needed to find employment
Services are offered at both the Yakima and Grandview campuses and learning centers in Toppenish and Ellensburg.
Provide basic education, life skills, and computer literacy training to enable youth and adults to become employable and/or prepare for job skills training.
Provide basic education, life skills, and computer literacy training to enable youth and adults to become employable and/or prepare for job skills training. Services include basic skills development, high school credit catch-up, GED preparation, keyboarding and basic computer skills, and life skills instruction.
Adult Basic Education offered at Columbia Basin College
Provides adult basic education classes (reading, writing, and math), English Language Acquisition (ELA)classes, and General Education Degree Program (GED) classes.
Provides adult basic education classes in reading, writing, and math to serve the needs of the adult student, 18 years or older, who lacks these basic skills. Each person is tested and diagnosed for reading, writing, and math levels and is provided with appropriate materials for instruction. Also provides English Language Acquisition (ELA) and General Education Degree Program (GED) for those that did not complete their high school education.
Adult Basic Skills offered at Tacoma Community College Gig Harbor Campus
Offers a variety of classes for individuals wishing to improve basic reading, writing, math, conversation, employment, basic computer literacy and life skills. See website for more information.
Offers a variety of classes for individuals wishing to improve basic reading, writing, math, conversation, employment, basic computer skills for transition to college and careers.
See website for more information.
Plaza Comunitaria offered at King County Library System
Offers adults of any nationality to complete their primary or secondary education virtually in Spanish at no cost.
Includes Spanish curriculum, materials, tutorials and tutoring volunteers. Start any time and study at your own pace.
Offers adults of any nationality to complete their basic education virtually in Spanish.
The program offers:
- The possibility to earn a primary and / or secondary diploma.
- The opportunity to start any time and study at your own pace.
- The Spanish curriculum, materials, and tutorials.
- Tutoring volunteers to assist students.
- A placement test that allows for studying individually, starting at your level.
Completing a primary or secondary diploma will allow the student to achieve:
- Lay the foundation for HS+ or GED.
- Learn or improve English.
- Be able to help students help their children with homework.
- Have a group of volunteer teachers who will help you with computer skills and other library resources.
- Get support to achieve educational goals and dreams.
Offers adult basic education classes, GED test preparation classes and classes to help students earn their high school diplomas.
Provides instruction for adults who seek to master or brush up on basic skills.
Adult Basic Education Offers adults an opportunity to improve their reading, writing and math skills to be better prepared to enter a college program or technical training, or prepare for advancement in employment.
Instruction may include small group classes or be self-paced.
Classes are offered in the morning, afternoon and evening at various times and locations.
General Education Development Test Preparation Offers classes to help students prepare for four separate tests in the areas of mathematical reasoning, reasoning through language arts, science, and social studies.
Classes are offered in the morning, afternoon and evening at various times and locations. High School 21+ Provides an opportunity for adults age 21 and older to earn a Washington State High School Diploma.
Students work with an instructor to demonstrate competencies in reading, writing and math contextualized in science, history, government, occupational studies, and digital literacy.
The program combines current coursework with previous learning and experience.
Community College offered by Portland Community College at Rock Creek Campus
Offers a variety of educational, vocational, college credit, and developmental courses, including adult basic education, GED test instruction, continuing education opportunities, and English as a Second Language classes.
Offers a variety of educational, vocational, college credit, and developmental courses, including adult basic education, GED test instruction, continuing education opportunities, and English as a Second Language.
Enumclaw Campus Classes offered by Green River College in Enumclaw
Offers both credit and non-credit classes, including adult basic education, Running Start and continuing education. Also offers business and career education classes and online classes.
Offers both credit and non-credit classes, including adult basic education, Running Start and continuing education.
Also offers business and career education classes and online classes.
High School and GED offered at Spokane Community College in Colville
If your high school education was interrupted, Spokane Community College offers two paths to finish high school our high school diploma program (must be 18 yrs old) and GED program.
Provides courses designed to learn English, improve basic reading, writing, math, college prep, job skills or earn a high school diploma or GED.
Basic Skills & GED Preparation offered at Evergreen Goodwill's Job Training Center in South Everett
Provides adult basic education, including computer classes, GED preparation and ESL, to those age 16 and older with multiple barriers to employment. Not appropriate for those with severe learning disabilities.
Offers Adult Basic Education programs that include classes for: basic computer skills and Microsoft Office, English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), high school GED, writing and math, college entrance preparation. Also offers job search assistance.
Basic Skills & GED Preparation offered at Evergreen Goodwill's Job Training Center in Seattle
Provides adult basic education, including computer classes, GED preparation and ESL, to those age 16 and older with multiple barriers to employment. Not appropriate for those with severe learning disabilities.
Offers Adult Basic Education programs that include classes for: basic computer skills and Microsoft Office, English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), high school GED, writing and math, college entrance preparation. Also offers job search assistance.
High School Completion and GED offered at Spokane Community College
If your high school education was interrupted, Spokane Community College offers two paths to finish high school our high school diploma program (must be 18 yrs old) and GED program.
Provides courses designed to learn English, improve basic reading, writing, math, college prep, job skills or earn a high school diploma or GED.
Academic Courses offered by Bates Technical College
Offers adult educational classes in the areas of history, mathematics, English, general education, and social science.
Offers academics, many are transferable, in the areas of adult basic education, ESL, history, mathematics, English, general education, and social science.
Community College offered by Portland Community College at Cascade Campus
Offers a variety of educational, vocational, college credit, and developmental courses, including adult basic education, GED test instruction, continuing education opportunities, and English as a Second Language classes.
Offers a variety of educational, vocational, college credit, and developmental courses, including adult basic education, GED test instruction, continuing education opportunities, and English as a Second Language.
Downtown Seattle Learning Center offered by WorkSource at Downtown Seattle Affiliate
Offers ESL, Adult Basic Education (ABE), GED and the External Diploma Program (EDP). Teaches computer familiarity, office basics, work readiness skills and other workshops. Services include career and skills assessment.
Offers services and workshops for job seekers.
Services for all job seekers:
- Job postings, a job bank with computers, resume assistance, phones and fax machine, open computer lab
- Resume, cover letter, interview skills and technology workshops
- Job fairs, hiring events, employer panels and industry forums
- Full service Learning Center operated by Renton Technical College offering ESL, Adult Basic Education, GED and the High School 21+ diploma program.
Employment workshops include the following classes:
- Computer Assisted Job Search: Provides tools and assistance to conduct an effective job search. This includes setting up an email account, learning where to apply online, completing an online application, converting a resume to text only, posting a resume online and learning about career exploration tools. Basic computer skills are required.
- Beginning Internet: Teaches how to use the Internet for job search purposes. No computer experience necessary, however Keyboarding and Mouse class highly encouraged as a prerequisite.
- Beginning PC Skills: Computer tutorial to help gain speed and confidence on a computer. Will teach how to manipulate a computer and create a document, as well as how to improve typing speed. All levels are welcome.
- Mock Interview: Teaches valuable interviewing tips and provides the opportunity to practice frequently in a supportive and realistic environment.
- Resume Critique: Provides resume critique and assistance from an employment specialist. Must have an electronic version of your resume, either on a flash drive or within/attached to an email. Must have two job descriptions of jobs you wish to apply to. Limit 8 people per workshop.
- Resume & Cover Letters: Teaches how to write a compelling cover letter and resume. Basic computer skills and/or typing experience preferred.
- Women's Worth & Rights in the Workplace: Provides tips and tools for effectively evaluating your worth and negotiation power. Will also cover local, state and federal labor standards and what to do when your rights at work are violated.
- Interview Skills: Practice responding to typical interview questions and begin the necessary preparation to ace a job interview.