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Vocational Services - Cascade Connections Bellingham Office

Works with Whatcom County businesses to provide employment services to people with disabilities in our community. Services include help with getting and keeping a job, job coaching and on-site support, goal setting and career consulting, resume writing and interviewing skills practice, and empowerment and advocacy.

What's Here

Interview Training
Help Find Work
Resume Development
All Disabilities
Mentoring
Job Placement
Work
Skills & Training
Development Disability
Adults (31-54 years old)

Community Jobs Training Program - RE Store

Lowers barriers to employment in Bellingham by providing paid, on-site job training to economically disadvantaged members of our community.

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Job Placement
Skills & Training
Specialized Training
Work

Basic Food Employment and Training Program - Opportunity Council Community Resource Center

Assists federally funded Basic Food (SNAP) participants gain skills and training, such as writing cover letters and resumes, and prepare for interviews to increase their ability to attain a living wage career.

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Skills & Training
Clothes for Work
Help Find Work
Help Pay for Work Expenses
Supplies for Work

L&I Safety and Health - Washington Department of Labor and Industries

Workers are protected by laws and rules covering workers' safety and health. Resources include information about safety rules/training, creating a safety program, scheduling a safety and health consultation, and reporting safety hazards, death, or serious injuries.

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Work
Workplace Rights

WorkSource - WorkSource Whatcom

Provides job search support, career exploration, computer use, training on resumes and cover letters, and interview preparation. Job training programs for youth, adults, and mature workers, as well as worker retraining.

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Seniors (55+ years old)
Adults (31-54 years old)
Specialized Training
Veterans
Work
Interview Training
Resume Development
Help Find Work
Education
All Disabilities
Teens (13-19 years old)

Whatcom County Veterans Program - Whatcom County Health and Community Services

A point of entry to local, state and federal benefits and services for veterans. Services include burial assistance, compensation and pension assistance, employment assistance, health services, housing assistance, legal assistance, social service programs, temporary financial assistance, and transportation.

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Help Find Work
Active Duty
Burial & Funeral Help
Help Find Healthcare
Veterans
Transportation
National Guard
Advocacy & Legal Aid
Housing
Financial Assistance
Government Benefits
Navigating the System

Workers' Compensation - Washington Department of Labor and Industries

If you are injured at work or develop a work-related illness, workers' compensation pays for medical care directly related to your accident or illness.

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Work
Help Pay for Healthcare
Workplace Rights

Job-Seeker Services - Northwest Workforce Council

Free customized job search coaching, and career planning and training services that help individuals find a job or advance in their careers. Services include coaching, career planning, high school diploma/GED support, occupational classroom training, and workforce preparation activities.

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Help Find Work
Specialized Training
Skills & Training
Job Placement
GED/High-School Equivalency
Work

Division of Vocational Rehabilitation - Bellingham Community Services Office (DSHS)

A statewide resource assisting people with disabilities to prepare for, secure, maintain, advance in, or regain employment. DVR serves people who seek meaningful, secure employment but whose disabilities may result in one or more barriers to achieving an employment goal.

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Supported Employment
Help Find Work
Work
All Disabilities

Express Employment - Express Employment Professionals

Provides a full range of employment solutions that include full-time, temporary, and part-time employment in a wide range of positions, including Professional, Light Industrial, and Office Services.

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Help Find Work
Job Placement
Work

Basic Needs Hub - Western Washington University

Current Western Washington University students can receive comprehensive support for their essential needs including food, housing, student emergency funding, health and wellness, clothing, transportation, employment, child care, and more.

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Short-Term Housing
Help Pay for Childcare
Emergency Food
Clothing
Food Pantry
Navigating the System
Help Find Work
Financial Aid & Loans
Students
Financial Assistance

Interviewing Techniques Workshop - WorkSource Whatcom

Monthly hands-on training to practice answering common interview questions as well as general interview tips and advice.

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Interview Training
Help Find Work

Job Club - WorkSource Whatcom

Weekly gathering to connect with fellow job seekers. Participate in networking, peer support, and advice to assist in searching for work.

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Unemployed
Help Find Work
Peer Support

Career Coaching - Washington Women In Need

Develop career readiness and skills to attain and be successful at a living-wage career

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Help Find Work
Skills & Training
Female

Career Support - Washington State Department of Services for the Blind

Provides career services to people who are Blind, Deaf-Blind, or Low Vision and need the skills to get, keep or get promoted in a job

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Skills & Training
Work
Help Find Work
Visual Impairment

Workers' Rights - Washington Department of Labor and Industries

Workers are protected by laws and rules covering workers' wages, working conditions, overtime pay, and prevailing wage on public works construction projects. Resources include information about understanding worker rights and benefits, filing a workplace complaint, termination and retaliation, minimum wage, paid sick leave, and more.

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Work
Workplace Rights

Job and Career Workshops - Goodwill Job Training and Education Center

Free career/job readiness workshops on topics including resumes, job finding, interviewing, and more. Call, visit site, or come in-person to learn about upcoming workshops.

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Resume Development
Help Find Work
Interview Training
Skills & Training
Work
Education

Manpower Job Placement - Manpower

Provides job seekers access to jobs, personal guidance, and career development including assessments, training, and education programs.

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Job Placement
Help Find Work
Work

Ferndale Community Resource Center

Services provided onsite include clothing and household items, hygiene supplies, transportation assistance, shower and laundry referrals, help with City of Ferndale water and sewer bills, computer and phone use, housing and job search, community resource navigation and referrals, and more.

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Computer or Internet Access
Bus Passes
Interview Training
Resume Development
Help Find Work
Community Support Services
Home Goods
Clothing
Navigating the System

Employment Services - Lake Whatcom Center

Helps individuals diagnosed with severe mental illness meet their personal vocational goals. Employment Services assess vocational interests and provide job development, career exploration, resume assistance, and interview preparation using an evidence-based supported employment model to further client development.

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All Mental Health
Work
Help Find Work
Resume Development
Interview Training
Supported Employment
Skills Assessment

Resume and Cover Letter Class - WorkSource Whatcom

Help with creating, updating, and reviewing hiring documents.

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Unemployed
Resume Development
Help Find Work

Whatcom County Veterans Program - Bellingham Vet Center

A point of entry to local, state and federal benefits and services for veterans. Services include burial assistance, compensation and pension assistance, employment assistance, health services, housing assistance, legal assistance, social service programs, temporary financial assistance, and transportation.

What's Here

Active Duty
Veterans
Financial Assistance
National Guard
Burial & Funeral Help
Transportation
Help Find Healthcare
Advocacy & Legal Aid
Help Find Work
Navigating the System
Housing
Government Benefits

Services for Businesses - Washington State Department of Services for the Blind

Supports employers looking to create an inclusive workplace and support their employees who are experiencing vision loss or are Blind, Deaf-Blind or Low Vision. Includes staff trainings, accessibility consultations, sourcing and staffing assistance, and employee retention.

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Work
Visual Impairment

Job Placement - PeopleReady

Staffing experts put people to work in a wide variety of industries. Job placements available to help you earn more money, develop new skills and build relationships with potential employers.

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Job Placement
Help Find Work
Work

HireQuest

Temporary workforce hiring and professional recruiting solutions. Industries include construction, light industrial, healthcare, hospitality, CDL/non-CDL, disaster restoration, and more.

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Work
Help Find Work
Job Placement

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