King County Jobs Initiative - Services for Job Seekers

The King County Jobs Initiative (KCJI) provides job training, job placement, and supportive services free-of-charge to low-income adults.

Our services are provided by organizations with experience in job training. Each client is assigned an Account Executive to support and guide them through the employment process. This means 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 at least $9 per hour, many with benefits.

Training Opportunities

We enroll clients in a variety of trainings 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 services as needed.

Some of the areas we train workers include:

• Airport related jobs
• Certified nursing/hospital assistant
• Construction
• Electronic assembly
• Hazardous materials technician
• Manufacturing
• Office occupations
• Short-haul truck driving
• Warehouse

KCJI also provides an intensive four-day Job Readiness Training for all participants. This training helps participants understand and prepare for their transition into training and employment.

Eligibility

At the present time, to be eligible for the King County Jobs Initiative program individuals must:

• Be at least 21 years old
• Be currently or previously involved in the criminal justice system. You may be referred to KCJI by your case manager from the King County Community Corrections Alternative Program (CCAP).
• Be low-income
• Be willing to participate in skills or vocational training
• Live in the target area of unincorporated South King County, primarily in White Center or Skyway.

Enroll by Contacting an Account Executive

To enroll, contact the Jobs Initiative Account Executive nearest you. Select from the list below.

Anane Wako
TRAC Associates
545 Andover Park W. Suite 211
Tukwila, WA 98188
Phone: 206-574-0863 ext.101
E-mail: anu@tracassoc.com

Keo Soth
Center for Career Alternatives (CCA)
9615 16th Ave SW
Seattle, WA 98106
Phone: (206) 957-0684
E-mail: ksoth@ccawa.org

Elvira Davison
YWCA
2024 Third Ave.
Seattle, WA 98121
Phone: 206-436-8629
E-mail: edavison@ywcaworks.org

For more information contact: Carolyn Bledsoe, Program Manager.