SEATTLE/KING CO. CLINIC: FREE MEDICAL, DENTAL & VISION CARE
WHEN: Thursday – Saturday, September 20 – 23, 2018
WHERE: KeyArena at Seattle Center (305 Harrison St, Seattle WA, 98109)
WHAT: The Seattle/King County Clinic is for people who struggle to access and/or afford healthcare. All are welcome regardless of income, insurance or immigration status. Patients will not be asked for documentation of any type. All services are FREE. Note that you cannot get both dental and vision care on the same day, but you may attend the Clinic for multiple days, and you must go through the ticket process each day.
How it works:
- No advance registration; first-come, first-served (highest demand for tickets is on Saturday & Sunday)
- Get a ticket in the tent on Fisher Pavilion at Seattle Center (corner of 2nd Ave N & Thomas St)
- 12:30am: Tent opens for shelter (not required to be there at that time)
- 5am: Tickets distributed (one ticket per person, ticket is only good for that day)
- 6:30am: Patients enter the Clinic in KeyArena in order of the number on ticket
- Interpreters available
- Free parking: 1st Ave Garage (220 1st Ave N) or Mercer St Garage (650 3rd Ave N)
QUESTIONS? Please contact SKCClinic@seattlecenter.org, call 206.684.7200, or visit the Seattle Center website.
NURSING ASSISTANT CERTIFIED PROGRAM
WHEN: Accepting students up until Friday, September 28, 2018
WHERE: Shoreline Community College (16101 Greenwood Ave N, Shoreline, WA 98133)
WHAT: SCC still has spaces available for their Nursing Assistant Certified Program, which runs from September 2018 to March 2019. Their team of caring teachers support students in English, math and college success skills. Healthcare career guidance and planning is built into the program.
QUESTIONS: Contact Eve Sternberg at 206.546.6930 or esternberg@shoreline.edu.
SUBWAY OPEN INTERVIEWS
WHEN: Thursday, September 20, 2018, 1 – 3pm
WHERE: Airport Jobs Office, SeaTac International Airport (17801 International Blvd, Seattle, WA 98158, Mezzanine Level, Room 6626)
WHAT: Subway is now hiring for crew positions with wages starting at $15.64. Shifts include Opening (3am – 11am) and Closing (6pm – 1am), Monday though Friday. Arrive early to register and complete application as interviews are first-come, first-served.
Position requirements:
- Ages 16 and older
- Proficient in speaking, reading and writing English
RENT SMART TENANT WORKSHOP
WHEN: Thursday, September 20, 2018, 5 – 7pm
WHERE: Solid Ground (1501 N 45th St, Seattle WA, 98103, Cheryl Cobbs Murphy Room, 1st floor)
WHAT: Are you a renter? Are you searching for housing? Join Solid Ground Tenant Counselors for one of these FREE workshops on your rights as a tenant!
- Learn how to find affordable housing & navigate landlord screening criteria
- Know & assert your rights as a tenant
- Protect yourself from eviction & housing loss
- Learn how to get deposits back & repairs made
QUESTIONS? Please contact Solid Ground Tenant Services at tenantwa@solid-ground.org or 206.694.6748.
BARRIER BUSTERS: RE-ENTRY RESOURCES & JUSTICE-INVOLVED OPTIONS
WHEN: Tuesday, September 25, 2018, 1 – 3pm
WHERE: North Seattle WorkSource (9600 College Way N, Seattle, WA, 98103)
WHAT: North Seattle WorkSource is hosting a workshop as part of their “How To” Barrier Buster series. Guest speakers from various agencies will be in attendance. Explore resources, strategies, and opportunities for re-entering the workforce with a conviction history. This workshop will help individuals find new paths to employment and how to address topics with confidence.
Guest speakers include:
- Pioneer Human Services
- LELO
- The Freedom Project
- WorkSource
- Interaction Transition
FOR MORE INFO: Contact Denis Rajic, 206.930.8504 or denis@tracassoc.com.
FINANCIAL FITNESS BOOT CAMP WORKSHOP SERIES
WHEN: 2 remaining workshops, Wednesdays (9/26 & 10/10/18), 2:30 – 4:30pm each session
WHERE: Solid Ground (1501 N 45th St, Seattle WA, 98103, Cheryl Cobbs Murphy Room, 1st floor)
WHAT: Are you ready to take control of your finances? Join us for our Financial Fitness Boot Camp (FFBC) 4-part workshop series, designed to help you take control of your finances! Next up is Part 3: Banking, where you’ll learn: the differences between checking and savings accounts, and banks vs. credit unions; how to qualify for a Bank On Seattle-King County account (even if you’ve been denied in the past due to debt and credit issues); and how to balance your accounts.
Workshop topics & dates:
- Part 3: Banking: Wednesday, 9/26/18, 2:30 – 4:30pm
- Part 4: Goal Setting: Wednesday, 10/10/18, 2:30 – 4:30pm
- DONE!
Part 2: Credit & Credit Repair: Wednesday, 9/12/18, 2:30 – 4:30pm - DONE!
Part 1: Budgeting: Wednesday, 8/29/18, 2:30 – 4:30pm
QUESTIONS/RSVP: Have you missed any of the previous workshops? Good news: We’ll be repeating the series! Contact us to find out about future Financial Fitness Boot Camp opportunities at financialfitness@solid-ground.org or 206.694.6864.
FEDEX IS HIRING
WHEN: Every Thursday in September 2018 (9/20, & 9/27), 11am – 1pm
WHERE: Airport Jobs Office, SeaTac 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)
ALASKA AIR/HORIZON AIR RECRUITING EVENT
WHEN: Wednesday, September 26, 2018, 2 – 4pm
WHERE: Airport Jobs Office, SeaTac Airport (17801 International Blvd, Seattle, WA 98158, Mezzanine Level, Room 6626)
WHAT: Airport Terminal Services (ATS) is hiring for Ground Service Agents; wages start at $13.75/hr with benefits.
Things to know before you arrive:
- Ability to work flexible schedules, including weekends & holidays
- 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.
ONE-TIME HOUSING FUNDS FOR VETERANS
WHAT: Solid Ground’s King County Housing Stability Project (HSP) can provide one-time financial assistance to eligible King County households who have received an eviction notice, or those who have secured permanent housing and need assistance with deposit or first month’s rent. There are funds set aside specifically for veterans with any discharge status; proof of service in the form of a DD-214 or service letter is required.
Eligibility requirements for HSP include:
- Maximum income of 50% AMI ($3,121 a month for a single adult, $3,567 for a household of two)
- Minimum income of 1.5 times your monthly rent
- Have received an eviction notice from your landlord OR for move in assistance, have a letter confirming approval to permanent housing
- We cannot assist with transitional housing or any housing outside of King County.
- Requested amount of assistance must be at least $100 but no more than $2,000. Not all households will receive the maximum; amount of assistance is based on need.
To be prescreened for HSP, call King County 211 by simply dialing 211 or 1.800.621.4636, and ask about rental assistance. They will try to connect you to all appropriate rental assistance programs, which may or may not include HSP. You must meet all eligibility criteria to be considered for an HSP referral, and there are a limited number of HSP referrals available each week.
QUESTIONS? Please contact Theresa Curry-Almuti at theresac@solid-ground.org or call 206.694.6841.
This program receives funding from the King County Veterans, Seniors and Human Services Levy.
WORKFORCE TUITION ASSISTANCE INFO SESSIONS
WHEN: Every Wednesday, 2 – 4pm
WHERE: Shoreline Community College Building 5000, Room 5101 (16101 Greenwood Ave N, Shoreline, WA 98133)
WHAT: These information sessions are for those who are gaining skills in their current job or would like to transition into a high-demand field of work. Workforce Education may assist qualifying individuals to pay for tuition, fees, parking, or ORCA bus passes. Earn certificates and degrees in healthcare, automotive, manufacturing, business, clean energy and more!
You may be eligible if you:
a) Meet one of these two criteria (Note: You can have a degree and still qualify):
- Low-income (receiving FOOD STAMPS or CASH through DSHS, or able to provide evidence of income) OR
- Unemployed (household income does not matter), for example:
- In a stop-gap job (i.e., you were laid off and had to take a lower-paying job in your field to pay for rent)
- Lost a small business
- Displaced homemaker (i.e., you provided unpaid services to the household and the main income earner lost income due to death, divorce, separation, loss of job, went to prison) (Note: You do not need to be married)
- Using or exhausted unemployment benefits in the past 48 months
b) Are a US citizen, permanent resident or refugee who has lived in Washington state for at least one year, and
c) Are enrolled in ANY of the following:
- Professional/Technical Programs (certificate/non-transfer degrees)
- ESL (English as a Second Language)
- High School 21+ or GED preparation (Adult Basic Education)
RSVP: Visit the Start Next Quarter webpage, or call 206.546.5882 to register or find out if you prequalify for funding.
SIXT RENT A CAR OPEN INTERVIEW & HIRING EVENT
WHEN: Wednesday, October 10, 2018, 10am – 2pm
WHERE: Airport Jobs Office, Sea-Tac International Airport (17801 International Blvd, Seattle, WA 98158, Mezzanine Level, Room 6626)
WHAT: Sixt Rent A Car is hiring for Rental Sales Agent and Customer Service Associate; wages start at $18 with benefits.
Position Requirements:
- Minimum 21 years old
- Able to pass a background check
- Must be authorized to work in the United States
- Able to read, write and speak English
- Valid Driver’s License and a good driving record
- Computer skills
- Exceptional customer service
- 1 year sales/customer service experience
TO APPLY: Bring your résumé to the event.
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