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WorkFirst Program

Welcome to the WorkFirst program. WorkFirst is designed to assist low income parents in achieving their educational and employment goals. WorkFirst eligible students may receive financial assistance with tuition, fees and books.

Students may enroll in classes from any of our 52 professional technical education programs leading to a certificate or AAAS degree as well as other programs such as customized job skills training, computer literacy, GED, English as a Second Language, Adult Basic Education and/or other short-term training programs. Free tuition and books are provided through this program and are typically available for up to one year, depending on funding resources and ability to create other funding options. 

Programs

The WorkFirst program at Shoreline focuses on four primary areas of assistance:

  • Job Skills Training

  • High-Wage/High-Demand Job Training

  • Basic Education

  • Work Study

  Job Skills Training

WorkFirst provides students with over 52 career training programs designed to help them achieve successful employment upon completion of the college courses. The training programs offered at Shoreline focus on building, strengthening and maintaining a solid set of skills marketable to industry-specific jobs.

Students can choose to upgrade their skills with supplementary classes, earn credits towards an  AAAS degree or acquire a Certificate of Proficiency or a Certificate of Completion.

High-Wage/High-Demand Job Skills Training

The High-Wage/High-Demand program provides certificates for customized, industry-specific employment. The courses offered range from 11 to 33 weeks for completion. Certificates include, but are not limited to:

  • Phlebotomy
  • Nursing Assistant Certified (NAC)
  • Bilingual Office Assistant
  • Receptionist/Office Clerk
  • Customer Service Specialist
  • Medical Coding Specialist
  • Business Software Applications
  • Office Specialist
  • Automotive
  • Manufacturing

Basic Education

This program is designed to help students improve their fundamental skills for work-related purposes and educational endeavors. Students have the opportunity to earn their GED, prepare to enter degree programs or professional/technical training classes, receive literacy and language instruction and obtain guidance in discovering their interests and abilities to prepare for professional and personal success.

Work Study

WorkFirst offers Work Study positions for students to enable them to earn an income while pursuing professional and educational goals. Students in the program are able to work up to 19 hours per week.

Eligibility

In order to qualify for FREE training you must fulfill one of the following requirements:

Eligibility A:

  • A parent of a child 18 years or younger
  • Currently receiving DSHS cash grant TANF (Temporary Aid for Needy Families)

Eligibility B:

  • A parent of a child 18 years or younger
  • Working at least part-time
  • Meet the income guidelines below:
Family Size Monthly Income Annual Income
1 $1, 517 $18,200
2 $2, 042 $24,500
3 $2, 567 $30,800
4 $3, 092 $37,100
5 $3, 617 $43,400
6 $4, 142 $49,700
7 $4, 667 $56,000
8 $5, 192 $62,300


For more information:

To get started, please attend an orientation or schedule an individual appointment by calling:
(206) 546-6957 or visit us in room 5214 (FOSS Building).

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