Step 1: Start Next Quarter
Step 2: Orientation Session
To qualify for Worker Retraining funding, each student must attend two mandatory orientations.
Orientations are held 12:30 to 3 p.m. in LIB 219 (campus map). Students can sign-up for an orientation date at
startnextquarter.org
(must take survey before signing-up). Please arrive no later than 12:15 p.m.
Call (206) 934-5835 for times and locations of additional sessions.
NOTE: All students that are applying or receiving Unemployment Benefits must attend a CAT/TB orientation.
This orientation is to fill out the paperwork that will allow you to attend school while you are receiving your Unemployment Benefits,
and to potentially extend your benefits.
Workforce Education programs include:
Worker Retraining:
Available to students who are employed in an occupation that is “not in demand” according to the demand/decline list,
do not have a previous degree or certificate and have completed less than one year of college education (less than 45 college credits)
from any school, or need to learn new skills in order to maintain employment.
WorkFirst Program:
Available to students receiving Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF). WorkFirst participants are referred by the
Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS).
Basic Food Employment & Training Program (BFET):
Available to students receiving federally issued Basic Food Benefits (SNAP).
Additional Resources:
Opportunity Grant:
Available to low–income adults pursuing an approved program. Students may receive funds to cover tuition and mandatory fees up to
45 credits and up to $1,000 for required books and supplies per academic year.
WorkSource Career Center:
Provides services to aid your employment search. Resources are available to students and community members, with qualified staff
to assist in all stages of a job search.
Washington State Employment Security Department:
Explore careers and find resources on unemployment benefits, career training and job hunting skills.
Washington State Department of Social & Health Services:
Assistance for children, families, vulnerable adults and seniors with food assistance, financial aid, medical and
behavioral healthcare and other services.
WashBoard:
Access to scholarships and financial aid for Washington state students.