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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Provides in-person or remote support and community resource referrals so that youth may explore, identify, and achieve their goals in employment and education.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Offers services including cover letter and resume training, as well as interview practice, to job seekers who are on Medicaid.

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.

A place to shop and to donate quality new and used women’s clothing. Clothing vouchers provided for women in need. Back to Work Vouchers also available, good for 3 fully styled outfits for interviews or work. Call or visit the YWCA office to inquire about vouchers for yourself or for your organization.

Helps businesses find new staff, develop the skills of current staff, and support continued employment. Services include On-the-Job Training, Incumbent Worker Training, and Work Experience (Intern) Training programs.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

Help with creating, updating, and reviewing hiring documents.

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.