Workforce Development
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 register for any of our WFD programs? You can take the Start Next Quarter survey to see if you are eligible. Then sign up to attend the LWTech and Workforce Development Information Session.
Attention!
If your employment situation has changed and you are unable to work due to COVID-19, please visit our new Furlough Information page for more information about how to apply for Unemployment Insurance (UI) benefits.
New Students
Attend the Workforce Development Orientation. There you can learn more about LWTech and workforce funding programs. To sign up for the information session, take the Start Next Quarter survey.
Tuesdays, 1 p.m.,
via Zoom meeting
Current LWTech Students
Take the Start Next Quarter survey to see if you are eligible for WFD programs. Then sign up for a WFD Intake Appointment or call or email us to schedule an appointment.
WFD@lwtech.edu or (425) 739-8339
Learn About Workforce Development
Basic Food, Employment, and Training (BFET)
The Basic Food, Employment, and Training program offers book and supply funding up to $250 per quarter. It also offers childcare assistance through Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) Working Connections Childcare. The program also offers advising to students who are receiving federal Basic Food Assistance (food stamps). You can learn about BFET's Community Resources.
If you believe you may qualify for federal food assistance through DSHS, check out the online Food Benefits Workshop. It provides additional application help and information.
Community Resources
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.
Opportunity Grant
The Opportunity Grant program offers 45 credits of tuition and fee assistance. It also offers up to $1,000 per year in book assistance. Advising is also offered to low-income students pursuing high-wage, high-demand occupations.
Worker Retraining
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.
WorkFirst
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.
Employment Resource Center
The Employment Resource Center 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.
