King County Jobs Initiative - Services for Job SeekersThe King County Jobs Initiative (KCJI) provides job training, job placement, and supportive services free-of-charge to low-income adults involved in the criminal justice system. Services are provided by organizations with extensive experience in job training. Each client is assigned an Account Executive to support and guide them through the employment process. They work with the same person from enrollment, through training, and until the client has worked on their new job for one year. Job placements are in full-time jobs paying, on average, over $11 per hour and most have benefits. Training OpportunitiesWe enroll clients in a variety of training opportunities with different start dates and locations. Training generally lasts no more than 12 weeks. We will also help clients with transportation to get to training and work, child care, and emergency support services as needed. Some of the areas in which workers are trained include: - Airport related jobs
- Construction
- Electronic assembly
- Hazardous materials technician
- Manufacturing
- Office occupations
- Warehouse
The KCJI also provides an intensive four-day Job Readiness Training for all participants. This training helps participants understand and prepare for their transition from training into employment. EligibilityAt the present time, to be eligible for the King County Jobs Initiative program individuals must: Anane Wako TRAC Associates 545 Andover Park W. Suite 211 Tukwila, WA 98188 Phone: 206-574-0863 ext.101 E-mail: anu@tracassoc.com Misty Gonzales YWCA 2024 Third Ave. Seattle, WA 98121 Phone: 206-436-8629 E-mail: mgonzales@ywcaworks.org
For more information contact: Carolyn Bledsoe, Program Manager.
|