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The WorkFirst Team at Edmonds Community College believes in the Washington state goal for TANF recipients, "A job, a better job, a better life."
One of the best ways to reach this goal is through free education and training through WorkFirst at Edmonds Community College.
The WorkFirst grant pays for tuition, books and fees for classes for short term trainings. Students must be receiving Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF).
How to Apply
To be eligible for free WorkFirst education and training programs an applicant must meet the following qualifications:
- Currently receiving TANF (cash assistance from DSHS)
- Have DSHS case manager approval to attend full-time vocational education
Call our WorkFirst office at 425.640.1686 to see if you qualify.
What is TANF?
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) is a cash grant from the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS).
For more information on how to apply for TANF or other support services from DSHS, see www.dshs.wa.gov or call DSHS at 1.877.501.2233.
What does WorkFirst at Edmonds Community College offer?
The WorkFirst grant pays for tuition, books, and fees and is available on a limited basis to TANF recipients. It is designed to be linked to a specific career ladder and to lead to better skills and higher wages. These certificate programs are available through Edmonds Community College and may be funded through the WorkFirst grant.
Certificate Programs 2011-2012
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Accounting
Accounting for Small Business - Allied Health Education
Phlebotomist/Lab Assistant | Clinical Lab Assistant | Health Unit Coordinator | Patient Care Technician | Nursing Assistant (CNA) | Electrocardiography (EKG) Technician | Phlebotomy Technician | Pharmacy Technician - Business Information Technology
Accounting | Basic Office | Advanced Office | Medical Information Technology | Medical Office | Office Skills Technician - Business Management
Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management - Computer Information Systems
Desktop Support Specialist - Culinary Arts
Baking | Basic Commercial | Basic Catering - Horticulture
Ornamental Horticulture - Hospitality and Tourism
Travel Certificate
The Following Classes are Open Entry (Start Anytime)
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WorkFirst Life Skills Class | 12:30-4:30 p.m., weekdays
For more information, call Penny Robins at 425.640.1686. - WorkFirst GED Class | 9 a.m.-noon, Monday-Thursday
For more information, call Carolee Davis, GED instructor, at 425.640.1232. - After the Storm Class | 1:30-4:30 p.m., Monday and Wednesday
This is a support class for victims of domestic violence. For more information, call Merritt Hicks at 425.640.1271.
Contact Us
Main line: 425.640.1686
WorkFirst Office
Beresford Building, Room 105
Edmonds Community College
6600 196th Street SW, Lynnwood
Questions? Call Louise Clark, WorkFirst Coordinator, at 425.640.1467.
