Job opportunities this week

This message is about a number of upcoming employment opportunities.

The YWCA Basic Food Employment and Training Program (BFET) program works with job seekers and students that are receiving DSHS basic food in King County. BFET program will assist with Case Management, Job Search Assistance, Job Readiness that includes Resume, Cover Letter, Interview Tips, Reference Page and Thank You Letter Format, Resources, and Life Skills that's includes Money Management, CPR/First Aid, etc. To learn more, contact Larissa Lincoln, YWCA BFET Employment Specialist at 206-336-7000.

Goodwill is having a Hiring Event Thursday, March 27, 2014  10am – 1pm at WorkSource Downtown YMCA, Second Floor, 2024 Third Avenue, Seattle 98121. They are hiring for Sales Associate, Production Associate and Material Handler. Part-time to full-time positions at $10.00 per hour. Please contact csimpson@esd.wa.gov  with questions or for further information.

First Student is hiring for multiple school bus drivers to work 25 to 35 hours per week.  No CDL experience is needed and the employer will train qualified candidates.  Must have a valid state driver's license and 3 years driving experience. No more than 2 moving violations and/or 2 minor accidents within the past 36 months. Hiring events on Thursday, March 27th 10:30am – 1pm at WorkSource Rainier at 2531 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, 98144 and Tuesday, April 1st 10:30am – 1pm at WorkSource Renton at 500 SW 7th Street, Renton, 98057.

Prince telecom is having a Hiring Event for multiple Cable Installation Technicians, Friday, March 28th 1 – 3pm at WorkSource Auburn at 2707 I Street NE, Auburn, 98002. Valid driver’s license and clean driving record is required. All candidates must reserve a seat to the hiring event by contacting lcorwin@esd.wa.gov.

There is a Hiring Event for Safeco Field Friday, March 28, 4 – 6pm at Seattle Vocational Institute, Room 102, 2120 South Jackson Street, Seattle, 98144. Open Interviews are being held for part- time seasonal positions available now for Concession Workers, Cooks, and Stand Assistants. For a referral and special instructions on how to apply, please contact your nearest WorkSource office in person or email csimpson@esd.wa.gov.

Sears is hiring sales associates and Cashiers in Seattle and Lynnwood. To apply to all positions: visit jobs.sears.com.

An update on the free healthcare Job Training Programs at the Community Colleges from last week: If you, or someone you know are looking for free job training in the Healthcare Field, food stamp recipients can access a free short-term job training program at the Seattle Community Colleges through the Neighborhood House Healthcare Career Pathways Program. Contact the Navigator for the College you’re interested in to attend a monthly orientation. For Seattle Central Community College, Highline Community College, North Seattle Community College or Shoreline Community College contact Cindy Holland at 206-422-4701, cindyh@nhwa.org. For South Seattle Community College or Seattle Vocational Institute contact Kat McGhee, 206-788-6951, kathrynm@nhwa.org.

Want to see more job openings? 

Check out our sources:

Mayors Office for Senior Citizens Job List (3/13/14)

Job Leads! WorkSource King County Business Services Blog
WorkSource Job Fair & Hiring Event Calendar

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