RÉSUMÉ 101 WORKSHOP
WHEN: Wednesday, October 9, 3 – 5:30pm
WHERE: Hopelink Redmond (8990 154th Ave NE, Redmond, WA 98052)
WHAT: Create, polish, and tailor a winning résumé! This event is facilitated by Hopelink Employment Specialists and includes a free résumé review – so don’t forget to bring yours!
You will explore:
- What employers want to see in résumés
- The best résumé type and format for you
- Tips and tricks for online applications
CAREER TRANSFORMATION JOB & RESOURCE FAIR
WHEN: Thursday, October 10, 10am – 12:30pm
WHERE: First Congregational Church (11061 NE 2nd Street, Bellevue, WA 98004)
WHAT: If you are homeless, experiencing instability in your housing, or struggling financially, this event is for you. Connect with employers in manufacturing/distribution, retail, food and beverage service, hospitality, technology, and more! Job screening and/or interviews conducted on site! Discover community resources and related benefits that may be available to you. This event is open to all. Box lunches will be provided to job seekers attending the event.
QUESTIONS: Contact Nathan Heuser at 206.401.3269 or nheuser@hopelink.org.
SEATTLE MUNICIPAL COURT OUTREACH EVENT
WHEN: Thursday, October 17, 9am – 4:30pm
WHERE: Rainier Community Center (4600 38th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98118)
WHAT: Seattle Municipal Court and its partners will assist you with:
- Resolve tickets and relicensing
- Warrant quash/recall and set a future court date without arrest
- Access to an attorney about vacating a felony or misdemeanor conviction, and outstanding legal financial obligations (LFOs)
- Eye glass vouchers, medical insurance, and treatment referrals
- Seattle City Light discount program
- Behavioral health and substance use disorder (SUD) resources for Native children and families
- Direct onsite social services
FOR MORE INFO: Please contact Carol Bell at Carol.Bell@seattle.gov.
EFFECTIVE RÉSUMÉ & BEATING THE ROBOTS WORKSHOP
WHEN: Monday, October 21, 1 – 3:30pm
WHERE: Hopelink Shoreline (17837 Aurora Ave N, Shoreline, WA 98133)
We will explore:
- Different résumé formats and when to use them
- How to read a job posting and what you should include on your résumé
- The difference between a “master” and “targeted” résumé
- Online applications and beating the robots
FAMILY RESOURCE EXCHANGE
WHEN: Saturday, October 26, 11am – 3pm
WHERE: Seattle Central College in the Broadway Edison Building (1701 Broadway, Seattle, WA 98122)
WHAT: The Family Resource Exchange offers free resources for families experiencing homelessness, including:
- resources for housing
- employment opportunities
- legal services
- public benefits
- financial services
FOR MORE INFO: Email resourceexchange@uwkc.org or visit the Community Resource Exchange website. Childcare available!
COMMUNITIES IN ACTION ADVOCACY WORKSHOPS
WHEN: Three monthly 4-hour workshops in October, November, and December 2019
WHERE: Three locations: Seattle, Olympia, and Tacoma (As of 10/1/10 registration is closed for Seattle and Tacoma. If you’ve already registered, we look forward to seeing you there!)
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!
- SESSION 1: Introduction to Advocacy & Poverty Action’s Campaigns
- 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.)
Workshop locations & dates:
Registration CLOSED! SEATTLE: Solid Ground (1501 N 45th St, Seattle, WA 98103)
- Saturdays, 10am – 2pm, October 5, November 2, & December 7
SPOTS STILL AVAILABLE: OLYMPIA: YWCA of Olympia (220 Union Ave SE, Olympia, WA 98501)
- Tuesdays, 4 – 8pm, October 15, November 12, & December 17
- REGISTER NOW (Olympia)
Registration CLOSED! TACOMA: Various locations; Wednesdays, 5 – 9pm, October 23, November 6, & December TBD
- 10/23: Lakewood Pierce County Library (6300 Wildaire Rd SW, Lakewood, WA 98499)
- 11/6: Parkland/Spanaway Pierce County Library (13718 Pacific Ave S, Tacoma, WA 98444)
- December location TBD
QUESTIONS/MORE INFO: Contact Poverty Action at info@povertyaction.org or 206.694.6794 | toll-free 1.866.789.7726.
***** ONGOING EVENTS & RESOURCES *****
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)
FREE SUNDAY DINNER
WHEN: Every Sunday, 12 – 2pm
WHERE: Blessed Sacrament Church (5050 8th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98115, Parish Hall)
WHAT: Blessed Sacrament Church hosts a weekly Sunday dinner. Meals change weekly and are served with green salad, fruit salad, dessert, bread, coffee, milk, and juice.
This week’s menu …
⇒chicken adoba ⇒soup ⇒rice ⇒pasta salad ⇒ green beans
St. Vincent de Paul conference representatives are present during dinner for assistance referrals. Blessed Sacrament Church is accessible through Metro bus routes 26, 70, & 67.
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