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988 Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Starting July 16, 2022, callers can reach the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline by dialing 988, and calls placed without an area code will no longer work in Washington. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in the U.S. If you or someone you know needs help, please don't hesitate to share and reach out. |
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Workforce GPS
This guide aims to assist workforce professionals quickly and accurately locate emergency and long-term resources for workforce program customers to gain economic stability. It includes information on rental assistance, supports for utilities and broadband, childcare, the child tax credit, earned income tax credit, nutrition and food security, health care resources, and legal aid among others. City of Seattle Apprenticeship Guidebook
This guide focuses on the tri-county region of Seattle and includes statewide resources that can be accessed by communities outside of the region. Blue Collar Fund
Blue Collar Fund exists to remove barriers to new careers through the trades for those in Washington State registered apprenticeship or recognized apprenticeship preparation programs. We gather donations and grants to help provide wraparound support of boots, clothing, tools, and other things needed to start or keep working. Washington College Grant
Washington College Grant (WGC) is one of the most generous financial aid programs in the country. Recent high school graduates and working-age adults from many low- and middle-income families can qualify to receive money for college or career training. Washington Women in Trades
Washington Women in Trades (WWIT) is a community based, non-profit 501 (c)(3) organization whose mission is to improve women's economic equity and self-sufficiency through access and success in high-wage, high-skilled careers in the construction, manufacturing and transportation sector. |
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Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs
Apprenticeship programs and employers are always looking for veterans — particularly the building and construction trades. This website is a resource designed to serve those who have served. |
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Career Connect Washington
Combining work and education is a challenge, but we can help. This directory can help you find local support for problems related to financial aid, transportation, child care, housing and more. Check back regularly, as new resources are always being added. Please scroll to the bottom of the page to access the search function for wrap around supports available in your area. |
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Helmets to Hardhats
Helmets to Hardhats is a national, nonprofit program that connects transitioning active-duty military service members, veterans, National Guard and Reservists with skilled training and quality career opportunities in the construction industry. |
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