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WorkSource is a joint venture between an army of Washington State agencies with the aim of helping unemployed Washington workers get back in to the workforce. This includes agencies and organizations in the Business, Labor, Employment Security and Workforce Development departments and councils. It also includes the support of community and technical colleges, the department of Social and Health Services, the Workforce Training and Education Council Board and the Superintendent of Public Instruction. All these organizations come together to provide workers with the information, technology and services they need to search for a job successfully.
This is a revolutionary concept in the public job search community. The idea is to bring all the necessary tools and information in one place, so workers can access it quickly and effectively when and how they need it. You can visit WorkSource offices throughout the State of Washington. Click here for a list of offices and directions to help you find the closest office to you.
Services
The services provided to unemployed workers in Washington through WorkSource are varied. They include services not usually offered through a public employment agency. This article will give a brief overview of the services offered so you can make sure you are making the most out of this agency.
WorkSource provides workers with services in group programs and activities offered by workshops or on an one-to-one basis through consultations. These group of individual activities help provide workers with useful education and training. These services include the free use of computers with internet access, copiers, phones and other office resources, a job referral and placement directory and practical workshops and courses on how to write a resume, apply for a job and keep it once you are hired.
WorkSource also provides access to valuable information on the employment market, such as the sectors, industries and careers with the highest demand and best paying jobs. It also helps you fill in your unemployment insurance applications and provides you access to the employment programs you are eligible for. If language is an issue, WorkSource also offers translation services. Interested? Would you like to know more about the specific training programs and services offered by WorkSource in Washington? This series of articles on WorkSource will provide you with practical information, links and contact details for some of the most useful and popular programs available in Washington. As mentioned above, one of the strengths of WorkSource is that it unites into one place all the employment related programs so you don’t have to go to a dozen agencies and departments to get the help you need. We hope you continue learning about this useful tool and use it the full.
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