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| (ARTS) Apprenticeship Registration & Tracking An online tool for finding apprenticeship opportunities in Washington State. Website: http://www.lni.wa.gov/TradesLicensing/Apprenticeship/ARTS/default.asp |
| Basic Food Employment & Training Program A DSHS program that helps Basic Food recipients with job readiness, resume writing, support services, ESL, high school equivalency, and vocational education. There are multiple agencies that provide support services for the BFET program. Website: https://www.dshs.wa.gov/esa/community-partnership-program/basic-food-employment-training-bfet |
| Cascade Job Corps 1950 Northern State Road, Sedro-Woolley (800)733-5627 Job Corps is a tuition-free education and training program that helps young people (age 16-12) learn a career, earn a high school diploma or GED, and find and keep a good job. Must be at least 16. Website: https://cascadesjobcorpscca.com/ |
| Chinook Enterprises 2026 North LaVenture Road, Mount Vernon (360) 428-0140 Striving to gain competitive employment for persons with disabilities, as well as inclusion in the community. Website: http://www.chinookenterprises.org/ |
| Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Department of Social and Health Services 900 E. College Way, Suite #120 , Mount Vernon (360) 429-3097 Days/Hours: Orientation Wednesdays at 2 p.m. Provides services to individuals who want to work but need assistance due to a physical, sensory, cognitive or mental disability. Website: https://www.dshs.wa.gov/ra/division-vocational-rehabilitation/services-individuals-disabilities |
| Economic Development Association of Skagit County 204 West Montgomery, Mount Vernon 360-336-6114 Website: www.skagit.org |
| Employment & Training Services Community Action of Skagit County 330 Pacific Place, Mount Vernon (360) 416-7585 Help with job search, job placement, skill-building, resume writing, and workplace readiness. |
| Goodwill Job Training & Education 242 E College Way, Mount Vernon (360) 848-6468 Days/Hours: Mon - Thu, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Friday by appointment Offers free classes in a variety of areas including English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), Computers, keyboarding, work-readiness, and Retail and Customer Service. Website: https://seattlegoodwill.org/job-training-and-education/training-center-locations/mount-vernon-job-training-and-education-center |
| Human Resources, Inc 2124 Riverside Drive, #107, Mount Vernon 360-424-7134 Offers job seekers personal service, confidentiality, and the most ethical, professional standards in the recruiting industry. Website: http://hrcorp.net/pages/jobseekers/jobseekers_expertise.asp |
| Hunger to Hope Friendship House 108 Snoqualmie St, Mount Vernon (360) 873-8022 A 12-week training session at the Friendship House Cafe to prepare people for careers in food service. Apprentices will also receive assistance with resume preparation and job search strategies. Website: http://www.skagitfriendshiphouse.org/hunger-to-hope.html |
| I-CATCH Skagit Valley College 2405 East College Way, Mount Vernon (360) 416-7971 Support in obtaining employment medical and social service careers. Paid tuition, help with supplies, transportation, financial aid and various other forms of assistance. |
| Integrated Basic Education and Skills Training (I-BEST) Skagit Valley College (360) 416-7971 Integrated Basic Education and Skills Training (I-BEST) pairs a professional or technical program with Adult Basic Education courses; including reading, writing, and math skills. I-BEST provides educational access and support for students to progress further and faster along career pathways.?? Website: http://www.skagit.edu/news.asp_Q_pagenumber_E_2770 |
| Mount Vernon Human Resources 910 Cleveland Avenue, Mount Vernon 360-336-0636 |
| O Net Online Detailed descriptions of the world of work for use by job seekers, workforce development and HR professionals, students, researchers, Website: http://www.onetonline.org/ |
| OIC of Washington 2005 E College Way, Mount Vernon (360) 416-3521 or (360) 416-3527 Provides low-income, eligible agriculture workers and dependents with training and assistance to obtain year-round full time employment. Services include job referral/placement, career planning, on the job training, educational assessments, vocational training and work experience. |
| Service Alternatives for Washington 406 S 2nd, Mount Vernon 360-419-7066 |
| Skagit Valley College - Life Transitions Program 2405 East College Way, Mount Vernon 360-416-7762 Free Turning Point classes and workshops, Career Exploration and Job Search techniques to assist those individuals who need to make major changes in their lives and seek new opportunities for education, training or employment. |
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