West Building, W207H & I
(425) 739-8339 and (425) 739-8131

WorkFirst is an innovative partnership involving the college, the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS), Employment Security Department (ESD), and community-based organizations, business and labor.

The goal of WorkFirst is to assist families, through training and basic education, to move permanently off all forms of public assistance and to become self-sufficient. There are a number of options within the WorkFirst program to help families attain this goal. The following programs are available:

• Customized Job Skills Training provides short-term intensive training for a specific job. Training is available in office occupations and certified nursing assistant.
  
  
• Literacy/ GED Preparation classes are offered to income-eligible students who need basic education prior to entering an occupation or other employment training.
  
  
• WorkFirst Financial Aid provides free tuition and book assistance to income-eligible working parents who are enrolled in Lake Washington Technical College training programs.

Eligible students:

• are working and fall within the low-income guidelines established by the state of Washington or are receiving TANF benefits from DSHS
• are parents of a child or children under the age of 18 years; and 
• are residents of Washington state; and
• have applied for financial aid

For more information contact the WorkFirst program in room W207H and I or call (425) 739-8339 or (425) 739-8131.