LWTech offers several federal and state funded programs through Workforce Development (WFD) that may provide assistance with tuition, books, advising, and individualized support services, depending on qualifications.
Want to register for any of our WFD programs? Take our Start Next Quarter survey to see if you're eligible.
Attend LWTech Info Session & Campus Tour
with Optional Workforce Development Orientation
Wednesdays, 11am., West Building, W305B
Contact us to schedule a WFD Intake Appointment
WFD@lwtech.edu or (425) 739-8339
The Basic Food, Employment, and Training program offers book and supply funding up to $250 per quarter, childcare assistance through Department of Social and Health Services' (DSHS) Working Connections Childcare, and advising to students who are receiving federal Basic Food Assistance (food stamps).
The Opportunity Grant program offers 45 credits of tuition and fee assistance, up to $1,000 per year in book assistance, and advising to low-income students pursuing high-wage, high-demand occupations.
The Worker Retraining program offers tuition assistance, career counseling, advising, priority class registration, and other benefits to individuals in career transition such as laid-off workers, displaced homemakers, vulnerable workers, and formerly self-employed individuals. Military veterans discharged in the last 48 months, and active duty military with separation orders, may be eligible for help with the cost of books.
The WorkFirst program offers support to students who are referred from DSHS and receive Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF). Benefits may include an available DSHS liaison, tutoring, and tuition and book assistance.
The Employment Resource Center offers: job search resources; assistance with job searches; online job postings for students, alumni and community members; and workshops on choosing a career, resume writing, and interviewing.
Business Hours
Mon-Fri, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Summer Campus Hours
June 18 to August 31, 2018
Mon-Thurs, 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Fri, 6 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sat and Sun, CLOSED
Fall Campus Hours