Career exploration for males and females aged 10-20. Students network with adults in an area of interest to get hands on experience and identify career possibilities. Career fields include aviation, business, communications, law and government, law enforcement, science, fire and EMS, engineering, technology, social services, health care, and arts and humanities.

Offers help with:   -  Exploring college majors -  Planning a career path -  Finding an internship or job -  Finding resources to fund education   Educational Planning and Advising offers:   -  Transfer advising -  Schedule planning   -  Educational goal setting   Human Development Studies provides courses in: -  College survival -  Assertiveness training -  Self-esteem training -  Personal growth groups -  Interpersonal relations   -  Stress management

Helps youth become involved in the community by offering various clubs and projects to get involved and learn through hands-on activities.  4-H Clubs in Jefferson County include the following free project areas: rabbits, robotics, cats, gardening, video, disc golf, llamas, public speaking, leadership, dogs, horses, sewing, engineering, web design, goats, community service, and other opportunities.  4-H free special events and activities include: teen works programs, camps, summer programs, after school programs, conferences, field trips and more.

Offers a program for high school students in Seattle that includes job readiness, academic success, career exploration and internships. Youth attend workshops, field trips, campus tours and work on community projects. YJRT works with high school students and their parents/guardians. Parent/guardians concentrate on understanding the local public school system (grading, attendance and graduation requirements), parenting techniques and financial literacy. Supports participants with their transition to the United States and, students to find their path towards a self-sustaining livable wage career.

Prepares high school juniors for a career in the aerospace/advanced manufacturing industry. Offers ongoing support and Saturday workshops throughout the students’ senior year to ensure they are on track for high school graduation and ready for college programs in aerospace. Includes up to four quarters of aerospace/advanced manufacturing classes at Renton Technical College, as well as ongoing college and career navigation and support services. Students completing this two-year program will receive an aerospace/advanced manufacturing credential from Renton Technical College and job placement assistance.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Thurston County provide a year-round, building-centered, positive and safe place for all kids, helping them to acquire skills and develop qualities necessary to make the right choices and become responsible citizens and leaders.  (Affiliated with Boys & Girls Clubs of America) Activities include: sports, arts and crafts, health and life skills classes, education and career development classes, character and leadership development classes.  Call for details on specific activities, classes, field trips, and planned events. Each day, Club members are given a variety of activities and programs to choose from. The Club offers enriching games, academic support, time to play with peers, an array of programs, and positive adult role models focused on supporting the developmental growth of youth. Provides programs and activities to prepare young people for real-world success. Believes that by focusing on Healthy Lifestyles, Academic Success, and Good Character & Citizenship, the children we serve will be better prepared to graduate from high school, go on to college, and thrive as adults.

Columbia Basin College (CBC) is a public community college serving the Tri-Cities and surrounding communities since 1955. Works to inspire, educate, and support all students in an environment of academic excellence leading to the completion of degrees, certifications, and educational transfers, while fostering meaningful employment, engaged citizenship, and a life-long joy of learning. Provides computerized assessments and occupational information to help students with career exploration. CBC offers both two and four-year degrees and one-year Certificates. Bachelor of Applied Science degrees are offered in: - Applied Management - Applied Management in Agriculture or Healthcare Administration - Cyber Security, Dental Hygiene - Information Technology - Project Management and Teacher Education - Nursing

The Fleet & Family Support Program is here to support you and stands ready to assist with every career and life change. Contact our Centralized Scheduling Center for individual, marriage and family counseling, class reservations, individual resume assistance, financial counseling, relocation assistance or deployment/mobilization support anywhere in the Pacific Northwest.

Offers a 1 quarter program providing college preparation and career exploration for individuals seeking to build skills and transition to a career or training program.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Thurston County provide a year-round, building-centered, positive and safe place for all kids, helping them to acquire skills and develop qualities necessary to make the right choices and become responsible citizens and leaders.  (Affiliated with Boys & Girls Clubs of America) Activities include: sports, arts and crafts, health and life skills classes, education and career development classes, character and leadership development classes.  Call for details on specific activities, classes, field trips, and planned events. Each day, Club members are given a variety of activities and programs to choose from. The Club offers enriching games, academic support, time to play with peers, an array of programs, and positive adult role models focused on supporting the developmental growth of youth. Provides programs and activities to prepare young people for real-world success. Believes that by focusing on Healthy Lifestyles, Academic Success, and Good Character & Citizenship, the children we serve will be better prepared to graduate from high school, go on to college, and thrive as adults.

Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act (WIOA) and Adult Dislocated Worker Program: WIOA benefits all job seekers, whether you have been laid off, are new to the workforce, or are ready to enter a different career field. Adult employment services offer: Employment counseling Career assessments Job referrals On-the-job training* Classroom training* Tuition assistance and book payments* Work experience to enhance and explore career options *for those who are income eligible. Register here: WorkSourceWA WIOA services are provided by the Employment Security Department. Kitsap Community Resources does not manage this program. Any questions or comments should be directed to the WorkSource Silverdale office at 360-516-1001 Option 9.

Provides industry and business environments so students can learn to meet and surpass the expectations of the career world.   Comprehensive program curricula includes Agriculture/Science, Business and Marketing, Health and Human Services, and Technical Programs.

Employment planning services are designed to assist individuals in determining their vocational goals. Using a person-centered approach, participants learn about employment opportunities within the community and are then able to make informed choices about their employment future.   These services are designed to assist individuals in choosing employment outcomes and career development options that are based on his or her preferences, strengths, abilities and needs. Our services offer a variety of activities including job tryouts, job tours, job shadowing, labor market analysis, community-based assessments, and possibilities for volunteering in the community.  Morningside's evaluation and employment planning services are a way to help you define what type of job you want and whether that job is right for you. Services in this area help identify your interests, abilities and needs that will be important to you as you set your goals. We will also provide you with the opportunity to explore work options by trying one or more jobs that might interest you.  Working with you and your vocational counselor, we will develop a plan and you decide how many jobs you want to try. Most participants try one to three jobs. Job tryouts usually last two to four weeks.

Provides a two-day workshop for job seekers, entrepreneurs, coaches and career counselors who are interested in starting a new career, helping others who want to explore new job opportunities, those in the midst of a life transition, and those interested in learning more about how their passions and strengths can inform their work life. Through this workshop, participants will identify fulfilling careers, build a job-finding action plan, and learn to demonstrate their value as an employee or entrepreneur.

Life Skills education programs teach concepts and principles relevant to a healthy lifestyle. Workshops and classes or consultation is available in the following areas.         Employment Assistance Program -  Employment and Career Workshops, Local and National Employment Information, Individual Career Counseling, Resume Assistance, Federal Employment Application Information  Financial Assistance Program - Personal Financial Management Workshops, Individual Financial Counseling  Relocation Assistance Program - Relocation Workshops, Welcome Aboard Information, Hospitality Kits and Loaner Items, Individual or Family Consultation, Exceptional Family Member Resources  Transition Assistance Program -  Career Development Workshops, Preparation for Leaving the Military                      Support and Counseling - Relationship Workshops, Anger and Stress Management Workshops, Individual and Marital Counseling; Child Counseling  Special Interest Program - Courses and Individual and Group support activities

Offers a multi-session intensive workshop focused on visual art, design, and community change. Exposes students to careers in art, architecture, design, fashion, urban planning, and social activism. Participants go on site visits to businesses and organizations that create designs, and learn how to articulate their process and design three-dimensional models that communicate their ideas.

Sound Works Job Center assists clients in finding local permanent or temporary employment, as well as providing nationwide employment searches. They offer over 1,000 city, county, private businesses and Naval Base civilian job listings. They also provide one-on-one professional resume writing assistance including the navy Civil Service USAJOBS.GOV resumes. Other services include free Washington State typing speed certifications, interview training and background checks. Again, all services are one-on-one and “free” to both the employer and employee. We Specialize in assisting Veterans in their job search.

Supports young people (ages 16 to 24) from qualifying-income households and communities that experience racial, social and economic disparities. The goal is to increase youth and young adults' ability to pursue careers that pay well and are meaningful to them. There are two components - a school-year program and learning experience, and a summer internship: -- A school-year program (three quarters: fall, winter, spring) where participants identify professional interests, gain marketable skills, are exposed to various career fields and build their social network; -- A summer internship places young people in work settings to apply their knowledge, gain hands-on experience, develop professional connections and build their resume.

Employment planning services are designed to assist individuals in determining their vocational goals. Using a person-centered approach, participants learn about employment opportunities within the community and are then able to make informed choices about their employment future. These services are designed to assist individuals in choosing employment outcomes and career development options that are based on his or her preferences, strengths, abilities and needs. Our services offer a variety of activities including job tryouts, job tours, job shadowing, labor market analysis, community-based assessments, and possibilities for volunteering in the community. Morningside's evaluation and employment planning services are a way to help you define what type of job you want and whether that job is right for you. Services in this area help identify your interests, abilities and needs that will be important to you as you set your goals. We will also provide you with the opportunity to explore work options by trying one or more jobs that might interest you.  Working with you and your vocational counselor, we will develop a plan and you decide how many jobs you want to try. Most participants try one to three jobs. Job tryouts usually last two to four weeks.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Thurston County provide a year-round, building-centered, positive and safe place for all kids, helping them to acquire skills and develop qualities necessary to make the right choices and become responsible citizens and leaders.  (Affiliated with Boys & Girls Clubs of America) Activities include: sports, arts and crafts, health and life skills classes, education and career development classes, character and leadership development classes.  Call for details on specific activities, classes, field trips, and planned events. Each day, Club members are given a variety of activities and programs to choose from. The Club offers enriching games, academic support, time to play with peers, an array of programs, and positive adult role models focused on supporting the developmental growth of youth. Provides programs and activities to prepare young people for real-world success. Believes that by focusing on Healthy Lifestyles, Academic Success, and Good Character & Citizenship, the children we serve will be better prepared to graduate from high school, go on to college, and thrive as adults.

Offers a free online community resource where users can post, respond to and search for various listings that include: - Personals - Discussion forums - Classifieds for jobs - Events - Miscellaneous free items - Items for sale - Housing (real estate, rentals) - Services

Life Skills education programs teach concepts and principles relevant to a healthy lifestyle. Workshops and classes or consultation is available in the following areas.         Employment Assistance Program -  Employment and Career Workshops, Local and National Employment Information, Individual Career Counseling, Resume Assistance, Federal Employment Application Information  Financial Assistance Program - Personal Financial Management Workshops, Individual Financial Counseling  Relocation Assistance Program - Relocation Workshops, Welcome Aboard Information, Hospitality Kits and Loaner Items, Individual or Family Consultation, Exceptional Family Member Resources  Transition Assistance Program -  Career Development Workshops, Preparation for Leaving the Military                      Support and Counseling - Relationship Workshops, Anger and Stress Management Workshops, Individual and Marital Counseling; Child Counseling  Special Interest Program - Courses and Individual and Group support activities

Assists Medicaid recipients who are chronically homeless and unemployed or under-employed with securing employment through completion of an intake assessment to determine barriers to employment and goals for employment and life stabilization. Clients work with a caseworker on job skills development, job search, career guidance, collaboration with local businesses to help secure employment prospects. Works on other life skills that may be barriers to employment success and job retention/help in maintaining work after employment is found.

Provides a wide range of employment and training counseling and services for youth, adults, and dislocated workers; including training, education, and support they may need to pursue their career and succeed in the workforce. Programs: - Basic Food Employment and Training (BFET): Training services provide resume writing, interview skills, assistance with starting a career, and job search assistance, BFET provides employment readiness opportunities to Basic Food (SNAP) recipients who are not receiving Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF). - Dislocated Worker (WIOA): Services include career transition counseling, tuition assistance, paid business internships, and on the job training. Workers must be laid off due to no fault of their own and eligible for UI (company closure, downsize, skill no longer in demand, etc.). Special funding and programming is available for those who have lost their jobs due to COVID-19. - Low-Income Adult Services: Provides employment and training services to low-income adults ages 18-72, with a priority to veterans, TANF recipients, those who do not have a HS diploma or GED, and those who are not financially self-sufficient. Services include career exploration, tuition assistance, paid on the job training and internships, emergency support and ongoing counseling through job retention. - Youth Services: Offers paid job & career training, educational assistance, (GED, HS Diploma, Post-Secondary), certification & credential options, job search assistance, tuition assistance, paid work experience for youth 16-24 yrs of age, and are a WA State ID holder & resident. The goal is to help youth identify a career pathway and gain the skills they need to be successful in that pathway. - WorkFirst: Provides parents the opportunity to gain job skills and experience through a variety of work readiness programs, such as the Community Jobs (CJ) and Career Jump. - Quality Jobs, Equity, Strategy, and Training (QUEST): connects individuals most affected by the pandemic—– women, tribal members, people of color, people with disabilities, even lower-wage workers—to quality training and employment. Programs offered at each location: - Goldendale WorkSource: Basic Food Employment and Training, WorkFirst, Low-Income Adult Services, Dislocated Worker Services, Youth Services, and QUEST. - Kittitas WorkSource: Low-Income Adult Services, Dislocated Worker Services, Youth, DVR Pre Employment Transition Services, WorkFirst, and QUEST. - Sunnyside WorkSource: Low-Income Adult Services, Dislocated Workers, Youth, DVR Pre employment Transition services-youth , Basic Food Employment and Training (BFET) and WorkFirst. - Union Gap WorkSource: Dislocated Worker and Low-Income Adult Program. WorkFirst is currently not available at this location. - WorkSource Columbia Gorge: Basic Food Employment and Training, Dislocated Worker, Low-Income Adult Services, WorkFirst, and Youth Services. - Stevenson Employment Training: Youth Services, WorkFirst Program, Low-Income Adult Program, Basic Food Employment and Training, and QUEST. - Toppenish Employment Training: Low-Income Adult Services, Dislocated Workers, Basic Food Employment and Training and WorkFirst. - Yakima People for People: Basic Food Employment and Training, Low-Income Adult Services, Dislocated Workers services for laid off workers, Youth, DVR Pre Employment Transition Services, WorkFirst, and QUEST.

Helps young womxn of color; focusing on Black women and girls, advance in STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) career and education opportunities. Meet one-on-one with participants to set goals, check in, and offer any resources they need to get over barriers in their way. Hosts workshops on career readiness like resume/cover letter help, interview tips, and employment soft skills. Interviews women in STEM to hear their journeys, challenges, and do Q&As. Offers workshops on protective factors like self-care, microaggressions at work, and implicit bias in the workplace.