BARRIER BUSTERS: RE-ENTRY RESOURCES & JUSTICE-INVOLVED OPTIONS
WHEN: Thursday, May 24, 2018, 9-11am
WHERE: Redmond WorkSource (7735 178th Place NE, Redmond, WA 98052)
WHAT: Redmond WorkSource is hosting a workshop as part of their “Apprenticeship Avenues” Barrier Buster series. Guest speakers from various agencies will be in attendance. The goal of this workshop is to explore apprenticeship opportunities and programs, meet with trainers and unions, and answer any of your questions!
Guest speakers include:
- Aerospace Joint Apprenticeship Committee
- Apprenticeship and Non-Traditional Employment for Women
- City of Seattle
- South Seattle College
FOR MORE INFO: Contact Carrie Lewis, 206.466.7432 or carrie@tracassoc.com.
WORKSOURCE RAINIER MATURE WORKERS JOB CLUB
WHEN: Thursday, May 24, 2018, 10am-12pm
WHERE: WorkSource Rainier (2531 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, WA 98144)
WHAT: Join us to hear our guest speaker Roleta Batiste SHRM-CP, PHR, who has over 20 years of Human Resources and workforce development experience and currently serves on the WA state SHRM (Society for Human Resources Management) Council. Mature Workers Job Club is primarily focused on the mature worker and veterans. It is a group of supportive mature job seekers sharing ideas on how to face the challenges and barriers to re-employment.
Who Should Attend:
- Mature Workers
- Currently Laid off
- Wanting to Change Careers
- Actively Engaged in Job Search
RSVP: To reserve your seat, please contact Janice Brooks at jbrooks@esd.wa.gov.
SHORELINE COMMUNITY COLLEGE MULTICULTURAL JOB FAIR
WHEN: Thursday, May 24, 2018, 9am – 1pm
WHERE: Shoreline Community College Pagoda Union Building (16101 Greenwood Ave N, Shoreline, WA 98133)
WHAT: Shoreline Community College is connecting local employers with job seekers from multilingual and multicultural backgrounds.
Employers Include:
- Alaska Airlines
- Boys & Girls Club
- Fred Meyer
- Nordstrom
- Seattle YMCA
- Verity Credit Union
FOR MORE INFO: Visit the Shoreline Community College Job Fair event site or contact Eve Sternberg at esternberg@shoreline.edu.
ALASKA AIR/HORIZON AIR RECRUITING EVENT
WHEN: Tuesday, May 29, 2018, 10am – 12pm
WHERE: Airport Jobs Office, SeaTac Airport (17801 International Blvd, Seattle, WA 98158, Mezzanine Level, Room 6626)
WHAT: Airport Terminal Services is hiring for Ground Service Agents and Seasonal Departure Assist Agents. Wages start at $12.42/hr with benefits.
Requirements:
- Must be 18 years old or older with High School Diploma, GED or equivalent work experience
- Authorized to work in the U.S.
- Valid Driver’s License
- Pass background & drug test
- Consistently lift up to 50 lbs
- Able to work outdoors in all types of weather
Bring résumé to the event. Applying online prior to the event is recommended. Interviews for qualified applicants are first come, first served. Arrive early to register.
FREE SUMMER MEALS & RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES
WHEN: Monday – Friday, June 27 – August 24, 2018, 9:30am – 4pm
WHERE: View list of 19 locations
WHAT: This summer, Seattle Parks and Recreation, Seattle Human Services Department, and United Way of King County are partnering to host a drop-in summer program offering free meals and recreation activities. Activities are open for kids and teens ages 1-18; a free lunch and snacks will be provided.
Activities Include:
- arts
- crafts
- board games
- recreational games
FOR MORE INFO: Please contact Nicholas Farline at 206.615.0303 or email nicholas.farline@seattle.gov.
FAMILY RESOURCE EXCHANGE
WHEN: Saturday, June 2, 2018, 10am – 2pm
WHERE: Madrona Elementary School (20301 32nd Ave S, Seatac, WA 98198)
WHAT: United Way is hosting a Community Resource Exchange which offers free services and information to families and individuals experiencing homelessness. Childcare is available at the event.
Resources Include:
⇒ Housing ⇒ Employment ⇒ Meals & Snacks ⇒ Kids Activities ⇒ Legal Services ⇒ Public Benefits ⇒ Financial Services
FOR MORE INFO: Visit the United Way of King County website, or email Community Resource Exchange at exchange@uwkc.org.
SOLID GROUND SHOP SMART EVENT DAY
WHEN: Saturday, June 2, 2018, 12 – 4pm
WHERE: Rainier Beach Safeway (9262 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, WA 98118)
WHAT: Join Solid Ground’s Community Nutrition Educators for a grocery store event day at Safeway in Rainier Beach. Learn how to save money at the grocery store and buy healthier foods for your family. This tour is available to anyone with an EBT card.
During the event, you’ll practice skills like:
- buying fruits & vegetables
- comparing unit prices to find bargains
- reading & comparing food labels
- identifying whole grains
- sticking to your budget while grocery shopping!
At the tour you will receive:
- $10 gift card to purchase healthy groceries of your choice (using the skills learned on the tour)
- a FREE book full of tasty recipes & simple tips on buying healthy, low-cost foods (available in English & Spanish)
- a FREE reusable grocery bag
QUESTIONS? Please contact Sydney Boothe at sydneyb@solid-ground.org or call 206.694.6731.
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