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We’ve gathered resources to support pre-apprentices and apprentices as they complete their career training.
Resources for Pre-Apprentices
Alternative Solutions
The Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) is redesigning service to customers through the Division of Child Support’s (DCS) Alternative Solutions. There are new grants, programs and services available to pre-apprentices and apprentices to ensure they have a successful and sustainable construction career. Alternative Solutions assists with:
Setting reasonable child support payments.
Reinstating driver’s licenses.
Connecting people to services for legal issues, parenting plans, housing, mental health, immigration, child care and more.
The Alternative Solutions program includes a comprehensive, user-friendly database called the DSHS Community Resource Directory with over 4,500 statewide community-based organizations providing barrier removal services.
DSHS created this database to ensure that people have the support they need to succeed.
Contact
360-664-5028 or AlternativeSolutions@dshs.wa.gov
Website
www.dshs.wa.gov/esa/division-child-support/alternative-solutions
Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle (ULMS)
ULMS is dedicated to assisting and preparing individuals to enter pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship programs and access work in construction. ULMS can assist with applications and collection of required documents needed to enter a training program. ULMS’s goal is to provide wraparound support services for clients and help them become successful apprentices, with the long-term goal of reaching journey level. Services include:
Credit counseling classes.
Driver’s license assistance.
First-time homebuyer’s class.
Financial assistance for initiation fees, union dues, tools, work clothes, transportation, food hygiene and rent.
To Apply
Visit www.urbanleague.org/priorityhire to register
Contact
206-461-3792
ctp@urbanleague.org
105 14th Ave., Suite 200, Seattle, WA 98122
www.urbanleague.org
English Language Learning Opportunities
The Seattle Public Library and King County Library System offer FREE programs and referrals for learning English.
Contact
Seattle Public Library
www.spl.org/basicskills
206-386-4636
King County Library System
www.kcls.org/adultlearners
800-462-9600
When you call, please inform us if you need an interpreter.
Resources for Apprentices
Washington State Department of Labor and Industries (LNI) Apprenticeship Program
The Apprenticeship Program at LNI serves as the administrator to the Washington State Apprenticeship and Training Council, which oversees registered apprenticeship and recognized preparatory apprenticeship programs, promoting a highly skilled, diverse construction workforce: www.lni.wa.gov/licensing-permits/apprenticeship/become-an-apprentice
Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA)
The WDVA supports all veterans, transitioning service members and their families in finding living-wage careers through GI Bill-approved apprenticeship programs. Use the resource guide to find information on state-registered apprenticeship programs and determine your approximate wage with your GI Bill benefits: www.wacareerpaths.com/apprenticeships/. Questions? Contact the WDVA Apprenticeship Section at apprenticeship@dva.wa.gov or 360-999-8024.
Apprenticeship Resource Center (ARC)
A Program of ANEW
ARC services are available to registered apprentices. ARC provides clients with support services such as:
PPE gear and workwear.
Required work tools.
Education services: tuition, books and apprentice class fees.
Transportation assistance: gas card, ORCA card or bus passes.
Union dues and initiation fee payment assistance.
Emergency financial assistance (based on available funding).
Referrals to other community services.
ARC services are here to help clients achieve a greater level of self-sufficiency.
To Apply
Make an appointment.
Complete intake paperwork.
Bring ID, SSN and most recent paystubs to determine eligibility.
Contact
206-710-1020
arc@anewcareer.org
18338 Andover Park W., Building 7, Tukwila, WA 98188
www.anewcareer.org