Offers trained navigators who work one-on-one with Pierce County residents who are seeking living wage jobs or college education and are unsure of where to begin. Helps residents determine which employment service or education path will best meet their employment goals, and directly connects callers to education and employment organizations. Also helps WorkForce clients access transportation programs, benefits programs, or other services that help remove barriers to employment or education. Service is provided until the client has connected with the best employment or education program, and barriers to employment have been removed.

Provides career coaching, self-sufficiency, financial planning/benefits counseling and asset development services.   Services are tailored to individual needs of each client and focus on developing long-term economic self-sufficiency.   Services include   -  Career guidance and planning -  Goal setting -  Skills assessment and job training -  Job placement -  Job coaching -  Help with support services such as work clothing and equipment or licenses -  Developing a personal budget -  Access to credit repair and debt repayment assistance -  Education about tax credits for working families -  Access to community resources -  Assistance with food costs and transportation

Offers one-on-one employment assistance for King County public housing and Section 8 residents, designed to reduce barriers between public housing residents and their neighbors in the surrounding community. Includes job training and technology instruction, GED, ESL, and ABE assistance, and peer-supported services.

Administers the Jobs for Veteran State Grant program, a nationwide program designed to provide assistance to veterans transitioning from one career to another. Provides counseling, resources, employment connections, community partnership advocacy and virtual tools to assist in meeting the veterans’ preferred transitional career goals. Gives veterans and their spouses priority access to WorkSource services, including the following: -  Job listings, job referrals and hiring events for private sector, city, state and Federal careers -  Job coaching for resume, application perfecting, strategies for success, wage negotiations and interviewing assistance -  Use of computers, photocopiers and phones onsite -  Skill assessments and referrals to training and other resources   In addition, the Disabled Veterans Outreach Program provides intensive case management and employment readiness services to transitioning service members, veterans and qualifying spouses with significant barriers to employment.   Local Veterans Employment Representatives Conduct outreach to employers to promote the recruitment and hiring of veterans; partner with Department of Veterans Affairs and Department of Commerce to implement employer campaigns to hire veterans and inform federal contractors on process and requirements for recruitment of veterans.

The Transitional Studies Program provides instruction in reading, math, writing, and basic computer skills. It offers English as a Second Language (ESL) classes, as well as pathways to earning a GED or high school diploma. Classes are offered in Forks, Port Angeles, and Sequim, with online options.

Offers one-on-one employment assistance for King County public housing and Section 8 residents, designed to reduce barriers between public housing residents and their neighbors in the surrounding community. Includes job training and technology instruction, GED, ESL, and ABE assistance, and peer-supported services.

Administers the Jobs for Veteran State Grant program, a nationwide program designed to provide assistance to veterans transitioning from one career to another. Provides counseling, resources, employment connections, community partnership advocacy and virtual tools to assist in meeting the veterans’ preferred transitional career goals. Gives veterans and their spouses priority access to WorkSource services, including the following: -  Job listings, job referrals and hiring events for private sector, city, state and Federal careers -  Job coaching for resume, application perfecting, strategies for success, wage negotiations and interviewing assistance -  Use of computers, photocopiers and phones onsite -  Skill assessments and referrals to training and other resources   In addition, the Disabled Veterans Outreach Program provides intensive case management and employment readiness services to transitioning service members, veterans and qualifying spouses with significant barriers to employment.   Local Veterans Employment Representatives Conduct outreach to employers to promote the recruitment and hiring of veterans; partner with Department of Veterans Affairs and Department of Commerce to implement employer campaigns to hire veterans and inform federal contractors on process and requirements for recruitment of veterans.

Offers benefits for supportive housing and employment services. Case managers can help with everything from rental applications and financial assistance for homeless individuals to building resumes and applying for jobs with those looking to re-gain employment.

Offers multiple support, education, and socialization groups. Peer coaches empower people to achieve a solid recovery foundation and achieve life goals. Peer coaches support individuals in recovery from: - Addiction Issues (chemical/behavioral) - Mental Health Challenges (short/long term diagnosis, grief & loss) - Chronic Illness (HIV/Hep C – Newly Dealing/Newly Diagnosed) Peer coaches are individually matched with people seeking support in their recovery. The matched pair meets for one hour per week for 26 weeks. Coaches are individuals in recovery who have reached long-term stability. Peer Employment Connections Offers weekly peer support groups that support participants to address fears and barriers about returning to work or work through obstacles they are encountering in their job. Offers vocational assessments, job search tools, resume building, interview preparation, coaching, benefits planning, employment-related clothing and transportation support, and ongoing support for job retention. Resource Connections Offers individualized support to identify and access a range of community resources such as housing or medical care. Participants meet one-to-one with a peer to help make the linkages to essential supports.

Offers services to help participants successfully integrate into the community through employment. Includes employment services, behavioral health services and care coordination. Provides vocational evaluations to identify realistic career options and work abilities. Offers job seeking skills training, which prepares clients to apply, interview, and secure a job. Additionally provides job search assistance as well as job retention services once a client has obtained a job. Behavioral health services include psycho-socio assessments, to identify emotional issues, cognitive skills, barriers, and academic abilities as well as counseling, case management and recovery services. Care coordinators are available to assist participants with navigating and integrating their health care and social service needs.

Offers one-on-one employment assistance for King County public housing and Section 8 residents, designed to reduce barriers between public housing residents and their neighbors in the surrounding community. Includes job training and technology instruction, GED, ESL, and ABE assistance, and peer-supported services.

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.

Provides many services for workers including: - dealing with the loss of a job, - information on job skills and training courses, - how to start your own business, - information on education and training schools, and - help and information on how to plan a career. Provides Veteran Employment Services and Training and Employment Assistance. Also provides job seekers with information on: - job openings, - strategies for finding a job, and - preparing resumes. Partners with local programs in the community to provide employment services. Workshop schedule is available online at worksourcewa.com.

Offers several services to Pierce County residents, including: - Computers, laptops, wifi connection - Printing, scanning, faxing, copying - Books, audiobooks, DVDs, music, magazines - Reservable meeting rooms and study rooms - One-on-one appointments with a librarian (AskUs) - Free access to various databases, market research tools, language learning tools, LinkedIn Learning, and other subscription services - Basic computer and tech help - Basic literacy, including digital, financial, cultural, more - Job search help and tools - STEAM programs and education resources - Access to partner programs & services (varies) - Early childhood education programming - Reference & research help.

Provides a full range of career search assistance and vocational training for low-income residents in higher-poverty zip codes, designed to reduce poverty and support residents as they embark on their careers in pursuit of equity, dignity, and self-sufficiency. Also includes a randomized Guaranteed Basic Income pilot program, focused on domestic violence survivors.

Provides housing stabilization assistance for single-parent families and pregnant women who are in imminent danger of becoming homeless and who live in Maple Valley and cities within a nine-mile radius.   Provides the following services as the family grows to stability:   -  Rent assistance -  Housing case management -  Employment services -  Financial budgeting -  Life skills classes -  Child and youth case management -  Counseling

Life Skills education programs teach concepts and principles relevant to a healthy lifestyle. Workshops and classes or consultation is available in the following areas.         Employment Assistance Program -  Employment and Career Workshops, Local and National Employment Information, Individual Career Counseling, Resume Assistance, Federal Employment Application Information  Financial Assistance Program - Personal Financial Management Workshops, Individual Financial Counseling  Relocation Assistance Program - Relocation Workshops, Welcome Aboard Information, Hospitality Kits and Loaner Items, Individual or Family Consultation, Exceptional Family Member Resources  Transition Assistance Program -  Career Development Workshops, Preparation for Leaving the Military                      Support and Counseling - Relationship Workshops, Anger and Stress Management Workshops, Individual and Marital Counseling; Child Counseling  Special Interest Program - Courses and Individual and Group support activities

Works with students to explore career options and develop a plan to achieve academic and professional goals. Career Planner Services assists students in discovering and clarifying career goals and linking them with educational and training programs.   Offers career assessments, as well as a variety of career-related workshops and individual appointments. Educational Planning Services provide academic and professional/technical advising.   The educational planning process helps students develop educational plans, interpret program requirements, choose a program of study, and/or plan for transfer to a four-year institution.

Offers several services to Pierce County residents, including: - Computers, laptops, wifi connection - Printing, scanning, faxing, copying - Books, audiobooks, DVDs, music, magazines - Reservable meeting rooms and study rooms - One-on-one appointments with a librarian (AskUs) - Free access to various databases, market research tools, language learning tools, LinkedIn Learning, and other subscription services - Basic computer and tech help - Basic literacy, including digital, financial, cultural, more - Job search help and tools - STEAM programs and education resources - Access to partner programs & services (varies) - Early childhood education programming - Reference & research help.

Provides skills training to empower people to live independently in the community.   Services may include: -  Information and referral -  Independent living skills training -  Peer support -  Finding and retaining housing -  How to apply for Social Security, DSHS or WA Apple Health (Medicaid)/Medicare -  Assistance with employment including help creating a resume, job search assistance and job preparation services. All work is focused around the individual consumer's personal goals.

Competitive employment services are designed for individuals who already have specific skills and some previous work history. Participants referred for this service may need assistance in resume building, interviewing techniques and job development activities.  Based on the vocational goal of the participant, professional job developers set up job hunting and development activities. These include identifying which employers to contact, securing applications and other position related materials, arranging for informational interviews, and making labor market assessments. The participant is expected to take an active role in the process.    Once a position is secured and the job offer accepted, skilled job coaches are available to assist in the initial, intensive training on the job. Retention services are also provided for 90 days following placement. These services focus on insuring that both the employee and employer are satisfied with the job and that expectations are being met.  If needed, training is also provided to facilitate co-worker support for the new employee. Even after the 90-day retention period, if the need arises for specific training or support, staff remains available to meet those needs.

Assist job seekers in obtaining employment and matching employers with qualified workers. Offer screening, recruiting, and job placement services, including those for veterans and youth. On site hiring events. A full range of workshops and training and career development services is available.  Employment Services:   Find job openings, learn strategies for finding a job, get job referrals and job search assistance, learn how to prepare your résumé and for job interviews, post your résumé online for employers to see, share job-search strategies with other job seekers (Networking group).    Assess your skills and get career guidance, referrals to training programs, learn how much jobs pay and what jobs are in demand.  On-Site Resources:   Computers with Internet access and WiFi, telephones, fax and copy machines.   Training Programs: Programs for adults, youth and laid off workers, dislocated workers, TANF Recipients (WorkFirst), and older workers.   

Provides employment opportunities to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.   Assisting clients seeking employment and community based activities. Also includes Group Home and Supported Living residential supports.

SPIPA Workforce Development Program offers support services, and case management with a focus on education and career development in Kitsap and Pierce counties.

Offers several services to Pierce County residents, including: - Computers, laptops, wifi connection - Printing, scanning, faxing, copying - Books, audiobooks, DVDs, music, magazines - Reservable meeting rooms and study rooms - One-on-one appointments with a librarian (AskUs) - Free access to various databases, market research tools, language learning tools, LinkedIn Learning, and other subscription services - Basic computer and tech help - Basic literacy, including digital, financial, cultural, more - Job search help and tools - STEAM programs and education resources - Access to partner programs & services (varies) - Early childhood education programming - Reference & research help.