Times are tough. Seattle Central’s Worker Retraining Program offers a variety of resources to help you get back on your feet. If you are unemployed or recently laid off, have exhausted your unemployment benefits, are a displaced homemaker, or you need more skills to keep your present job, the Worker Retraining Program can help you acquire the vital training, skills and credentials you need.

The Worker Retraining Program, a partnership between community and technical colleges and the state employment security department, provides job training to eligible members of Washington’s workforce.

Tuition and financial assistance

Worker Retraining offers a tuition assistance package for unemployed workers who qualify for our funds. We will assist you with identifying financial aid sources and personal resources including childcare, rent assistance and other needs. Qualified enrollees will also receive free career counseling and job placement services including skills assessment, academic advising, help writing resumes and cover letters, and assistance with job searches.

Many options are available

Choose from 29 professional/technical programs, pursue a degree or certificate, or upgrade your skills with an individualized training plan. Courses are conveniently offered days, evenings, weekends and online.

Career planning Our informed and friendly staff will help you identify occupations and employers that match your needs, interests, skills, values, abilities and long-term working/learning goals.

Orientations

Attend one of our weekly orientation sessions to learn more about Worker Retraining, including job training, career assessment and job placement, tuition and transportation assistance, admissions procedures and program eligibility.

For more information, visit http://www.seattlecentral.edu/wrp, call 206.587.6348 or stop by room BE4177, Monday-Thursday, 8am – 5pm.