Lake Washington Institute of Technology (LWTech) recently discovered that it was the victim of a data breach incident. With the privacy and security of our organization, its students, faculty, staff, and other community members who trust and rely on us as our priority, we took quick and thorough steps to secure our systems and activate additional cybersecurity protocols. Additional information about this incident can be a found on the 🔗Data Security Incident Page.
At LWTech we offer several federal and state funded programs through Workforce Development (WFD). The programs may provide assistance with tuition, books, advising, and individualized support services. Students must qualify for the programs to receive benefits.
Want to see if you qualify for any of our WFD programs? Take one of the following surveys to determine if you might be eligible for one or more of the Workforce Development funding programs.
Take the "Start Next Quarter" survey to see if you are eligible for Workforce Development funding programs and to sign up for a Workforce Development Information Session. At the information session you will learn more about LWTech, our programs of study, how to get started, and the Workforce Development funding programs that you may be eligible for. Sign up today or contact us at wfd@lwtech.edu or (425) 739-8339.
Click on the button below to take the survey.
Take the Workforce Development Funding Eligibility Survey to see if you are eligible for Workforce Development funding programs. If you appear eligible, you will be contacted to schedule an intake appointment. Click on the button below to take the survey.
Take the "Workforce Development Funding Eligibility" Survey
Workforce Development "Lunch and Learn" Info Sessions
To learn more about Workforce Development (WFD) programs and eligibility, feel free to drop in to one our WFD Virtual "Lunch and Learn" sessions offered every Thursday from 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.. Just click on the button below to join the session and chat with a WFD Coordinator.
For more information about Workforce Programs, please contact Workforce Development at wfd@lwtech.edu or (425) 739-8339.
The Basic Food, Employment, and Training program offers tuition, book and supply funding, career and educational advising, support in navigating DSHS, and childcare assistance to students that are receiving federal Basic Food Assistance (food stamps) from DSHS.
LWTech partners with Community Based Organizations that offer help to qualified students. Many of these community organizations have a regular presence on our campus. Their presence helps increase accessibility to students.
The Opportunity Grant program offers up to 45 credits of tuition and fee assistance, up to $1000 per year for books and supplies, career and educational advising, and support in navigating college and community resources to income eligible 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.
Career Services offers services such as job search resources, assistance with search, and online job postings. The services are for students, alumni, and community members. We also offer workshops for those choosing a career, resume writing, and interviewing.
Think you meet Workforce Development Program eligibility guidelines? Apply Now!
Business Hours
Mon-Fri, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Campus Hours
Mon-Thurs, 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Friday, Closed to the public
Sat-Sun, Closed
Lake Washington Institute of Technology (LWTech) is committed to providing access to information for all, therefore we are taking the following measures to ensure accessibility of the college’s public facing website (LWTech.edu), and third-party platforms utilized by students, staff, and community members.
The college is currently conducting an audit to determine the extent to which its website and third-party platforms are compliant.