KNOW YOUR RIGHTS WORKSHOP
WHEN: Saturday, November 9, 2019, 10am-1pm
WHERE: Communities of Color Coalition (23931 Hwy 99, Ste 101, Edmonds, WA 98026)
WHAT: Has the criminal justice system stolen your: ⇒Rights to vote? ⇒To rent an apartment? ⇒To get a job? If you have finished what the court has ordered, the Snohomish County NAACP will support you in clearing your name and registering to vote. Join us to find out your rights and what steps we can take together to get them back.
MORE INFO: Contact legalredress@naacp-snoco.org.
TIPS FOR NAVIGATING APPLICANT TRACKING SYSTEMS
WHEN: Monday, November 11, 2019, 1-3:30pm
WHERE: Hopelink (17837 Aurora Ave N, Shoreline, WA 98133)
WHAT: A training to help job seekers understand applicant tracking software (ATS) systems.
We will explore:
- What ATS systems are and how they work
- Who uses ATS systems
- How résumé formatting impacts your application
- How to get your application through the system and into the hands of recruiters/hiring managers
QUESTIONS? Contact Employment Specialist Rhonda Knuckey at 206.487.5457 or RKnuckey@hopelink.org.
DIVERSITY IN MANUFACTURING: RESOURCE & JOB FAIR
WHEN: Tuesday, November 12, 2019 @ 5:30-7:30pm
WHERE: Sullivan Center at Tukwila Village (14350 Tukwila International Blvd, Tukwila, WA 98168)
WHAT: Come meet and hear directly from diverse manufacturing professionals, manufacturing employers, and training programs about many training and career opportunities in manufacturing. (Event partners include: ⇒Partner in Employment (PIE) ⇒King County ⇒Communities of Opportunity ⇒WorkSource)
Featuring:
- Diversity in manufacturing presenters
- Local employers committed to diversity, including union shops and companies with apprenticeships
- Employment resource/service providers
- Free manufacturing job training programs
- Hot food will be served
- Free parking; located on Metro bus line
- Language interpreters available upon request.*
REGISTER NOW! Space is limited!
MORE INFO: *For language interpretation, contact Dan Bernard at dan.bernard@kingcounty.gov no later than November 6.
DSHS MOBILE COMMUNITY SERVICES EVENT
WHEN: Thursday, November 14, 2019, 10am-2:00pm
WHERE: Seattle Mennonite Church (3120 NE 125th St, Seattle, WA 98125)
WHAT: At this Mobile Community Services event, you can apply for:
- Cash assistance
- Basic food assistance
- Medical assistance
- Medicare savings program
MORE INFO: Call the Contact Center at 1.877.501.2233.
WA STATE HEALTH INSURANCE OPEN ENROLLMENT
WHEN: Friday, November 1 – Sunday, December 15, 2019
WHAT: Get covered, Washington! Sign up or renew your health and dental coverage, including free or low-cost Washington Apple Health (Medicaid). Open Enrollment for Washington state health insurance plans opened November 1 and runs through December 15, 2019. Navigators are located across Washington state and are available at no cost to help customers sign up for coverage through Washington Healthplanfinder. Healthplanfinder has a network of support across Washington state. Navigators can help customers through the application and enrollment process from start to finish.
MORE INFO: Visit the Washington Healthplanfinder website to find the right health plan for you and your family. Note: If you qualify for Washington Apple Health (Medicaid), enrollment stays open all year long, and you can apply at any time.
WA GET PROGRAM OPEN ENROLLMENT
WHEN: 2019-2020 enrollment runs through May 31, 2020
WHAT: The Guaranteed Education Tuition (GET) program is Washington state’s 529 prepaid tuition program that helps families save today for future college costs. It offers a guarantee tied to in-state tuition prices, backed by state law. It also offers tax benefits, flexible payments and a nationwide choice of colleges. GET provides families the opportunity to start saving for future college costs while their children are young. While GET account values keep pace with in-state tuition, beneficiaries have the freedom to follow their ambitions wherever they choose, as GET can be used at nearly any public or private university, community college, or technical school in the country.
MORE INFO: The unit purchase price is $121. GET’s website offers details, charts, planning tools and answers for questions that families may have about the program. Washington residents who want to help a student save for future education costs can open a GET account online with no enrollment fee.
CONTACT: GET Contact Center staff: 800.955.2318 or GETInfo@wsac.wa.gov.
***** ONGOING EVENTS & RESOURCES *****
COMMUNITIES IN ACTION ADVOCACY WORKSHOPS
WHEN: Three monthly 4-hour workshops: Saturdays, 10am – 2pm, October 5, November 2, & December 7 (attend as many workshops as fit your schedule!)
WHERE: Solid Ground (1501 N 45th St, Seattle, WA 98103)
WHAT: Join the Statewide Poverty Action Network for our Communities in Action advocacy program, a FREE workshop series on how to use your voice to influence public policy and create the social change you want to see! The workshops focus on skill building for people interested in advocacy, policy, community organizing, and social justice. Participants will leave with the tools, knowledge, and resources to enter the 2020 Legislative Session as anti-poverty and racial justice advocates for their own communities.
Attend as many workshops as fit your schedule – but we encourage you to attend all three for the best experience. Sessions are free; no prior advocacy experience needed. Participants receive a $20 travel reimbursement for each session, as well as food and childcare. Space is limited; preregistration is REQUIRED!
- Completed 10/5 –
SESSION 1:Introduction to Advocacy & Poverty Action’s Campaigns - Completed 11/2 –
SESSION 2:An Overview of Washington State’s Legislative Process - SESSION 3: Storytelling for Change & Connecting to Larger Movements
(Note: As Poverty Action’s work traditionally centers the experiences and voices of low-income communities and communities of color, we ask only those who self-identify as low-income to attend.)
QUESTIONS/MORE INFO: Contact Poverty Action at info@povertyaction.org or 206.694.6794 | toll-free 1.866.789.7726.
COMCAST INTERNET ESSENTIALS
WHAT: Comcast’s Internet Essentials program is the largest, most comprehensive, and most successful broadband adoption program in the nation. It provides low-cost internet ($9.95/month) to low-income families and individuals within the Comcast service area.
Eligibility: To qualify, applicants simply need to show they participate in one of more than a dozen different government assistance programs, including: ⇒Medicaid, ⇒Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), and ⇒Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Comcast also accepts applications from households that: ⇒have a student eligible for the National School Lunch Program, ⇒live in public housing, ⇒receive HUD Housing Assistance (including Section 8 vouchers), or ⇒participate in the Veterans Pension Program, as well as low-income seniors in select pilot markets.
MORE INFO/TO APPLY: Visit the Internet Essentials website for eligibility information and an application – or call 1.855.846.8376.
HAS YOUR FAMILY LOST ACCESS TO TANF?
If you were kicked off TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) due to:
- sanctions that led you to be permanently disqualified OR
- the 60-month limit, and you and your family are currently homeless
… you are again eligible for TANF, due to changes in the law effective July 28, 2019.
To reapply for TANF, you must submit an application either in person, by mail, or online. Visit washingtonconnection.org for an online application, or bit.ly/dshs-offices for a list of DSHS offices throughout the state.
If you’re being denied these new benefits, here are some legal support resources:
- King County residents: Contact Solid Ground’s Benefits Legal Assistance: 206.694.6742.
- Residents outside of King County: Contact CLEAR Legal Hotline: 1.888.201.1014.
AIRPORT TERMINAL SERVICES IS HIRING
WHEN: Every Tuesday, 11am – 1pm
WHERE: Airport Jobs Office, Sea-Tac International Airport (17801 International Blvd, Seattle, WA 98158, Mezzanine Level, Room 6626)
WHAT: An ATS recruiter will be at the Airport Jobs Office answering questions regarding open positions and assisting with online applications. These are walk-in events; no registration needed, all are welcome!
Position requirements:
- Minimum 18 years old
- Must be a U.S. resident for a minimum of 5 years
- Valid driver’s license (for select positions)
OPEN ORIENTATION FOR CULINARY ARTS PROGRAM
WHEN: Every Tuesday, promptly at 9:30am
WHERE: FareStart (700 Virginia St, Seattle, WA 98101). Ring the buzzer at the Virginia Street entrance for receptionist.
WHAT: FareStart is a free culinary training and placement program.
Students receive:
- 16 weeks of hands-on culinary training in working professional kitchens
- Coaching to become successful in your work and help finding a job
- Support services for personal needs, including housing assistance
QUESTIONS? Visit the FareStart website or contact them at 206.267.6218.
FEDEX IS HIRING
WHEN: Every Thursday, 11am – 1pm
WHERE: Airport Jobs Office, Sea-Tac International Airport (17801 International Blvd, Seattle, WA 98158, Mezzanine Level, Room 6626)
WHAT: A FedEx recruiter will be at the Airport Jobs Office answering questions regarding open positions and assisting with online applications. This is a walk-in event; no registration needed, all are welcome!
Position requirements:
- Minimum 18 years old
- Must be a U.S. resident for minimum 5 years
- Valid driver’s license (for select positions)
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