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Division: Community Services Division

Chinook Building
401 Fifth Ave., Suite 510
Seattle, WA 98104

Linda Peterson, Director
e-mail us
Phone: 206-263-9105
Fax: 206-296-0156
TTY: 711 Relay Service

Employee Directory

Department: Community and Human Services
Jackie MacLean, Director

Dislocated Worker Program

Dislocated Worker ProgramThe Dislocated Worker Program is a federally-funded program in collaboration with the Workforce Development Council that helps people who have lost their jobs through company downsizing or plant closures find employment. It also helps businesses find productive workers.

Services for Dislocated Workers

Services provided to eligible persons can include:

  • Basic skills resources for English as a Second Language (ESL) or a GED
  • Career counseling
  • Case management and an individualized employment/training plan
  • Coordination with your current employer to identify and pay for training that will increase your ability to obtain a better job within the organization
  • Follow up after employment to support career and wage progression
  • Individualized job placement assistance
  • Job readiness training
  • Scholarships to pay for training in eligible programs at approved schools
  • Career counseling.

Eligibility and How to Access Services

This program has specific federal eligibility guidelines for job seekers. To learn whether you are eligible please visit us or contact one of our Dislocated Worker Professionals.

WorkSource Renton
500 SW 7th St., Renton (Click for map.)
Dislocated Worker Professional: Pervis Willis - 206-205-3500

Regular Hours of Operation
Monday-Friday 8:00 am-5:00 pm, (Closed on major holidays)

WorkSource Affiliate Auburn
2707 "I" Street NE, Auburn (Click for map.)
Dislocated Worker Professional: Craig Riggs - 253-804-1126

Regular Hours of Operation
Monday-Friday 8:00 am-5:00 pm, (Closed on major holidays)

Services for Employers

Some of the services provided to employers include:

  • Activities to market your job openings
  • Assistance when dealing with company closures and layoffs
  • Pre-employment training with employers who need additional trained employees
  • Private rooms at WorkSource Renton for interviewing candidates.

To learn more about our Services for Employers, please contact one of the Dislocated Worker Professionals listed above.

Other Locations

Dislocated worker services are available at other sites in the State's WorkSource system. View location and office hours for each site here.

King County Work Training Program is an equal opportunity employer and provider of employment and training services. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to persons with disabilities.

Also See:

Resources for Dislocated Workers - WorkSource Washington.