Job Opportunities 11/3/15

There will be a job fair geared toward veterans on Monday, November 9 at AMVETS. AMVETS is located at 5717 S Tyler St in Tacoma. The job fair will be held from 10am to 2 pm and will feature dozens of employers. Bring your résumé and be prepared to speak with employers. No registration is required. For more information, contact Mauricio Kenny at 253-593-7364.

Congresswoman Suzan DelBene is hosting a 1st Congressional District Career Fair at the Lake Washington Institute of Technology East Building on Thursday, November 12 from 11am to 1:30pm. Lake Washington Institute of Technology is at 11605 132nd Ave NE in Kirkland. This fair will have employers from King, Snohomish, Skagit and Whatcom counties. Please register at wa01careerfair.eventbrite.com.

The Transportation Security Administration is hiring for Security Officers at the SeaTac Airport. These positions offer federal benefits and ongoing training. Full and part time positions start at $15.95 per hour. The TSA requires all officers to be U.S. citizens. You can apply online at tsajobs.tsa.dhs.gov.

South Seattle College offers a range of short term training programs starting this winter. From an introduction to using computers in the workplace to industrial manufacturing and healthcare certifications, you can find a program that can help you succeed in finding a satisfying career that provides stability. Many of these programs are free to people who are enrolled in programs like Food Stamps or Unemployment benefits. Go to startnextquarter.org or call the WorkForce Education Office at 206-934-5835 to explore the available options. 

Full program descriptions below:

WORK FORCE EDUCATION

SHORT TERM TRAINING PROGRAMS

Winter 2015

PIVOT POINT

This “open-ended” program supports students in building their grammar, reading comprehension, math and basic computers skills for approved entry into technical and professional training programs. The classes will also assist students in researching school options, exploring careers, and job search.  ESL is also offered for those that need it.

Enrollment into this program is offered on Mondays only

Class Time: Monday – Thursday     11:00am-4:30pm   Robert Smith Bldg. Room 81

Fall Session Enrollment through December 18^th, 2015

Winter Session begins January 6^th, 2015

FIRST STEP:  Introduction to Office & Computers

This one quarter program prepares students for entry-level customer service and office support positions, and/or to learn the computer skills required to enter their chosen technical/professional programs.

           *Information Technology: M/S Office – Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point

       *Diversity in Business        *Integrated Communication      *Customer Relations

    *Career Development Capstone   *Business English  *Keyboarding    *Intro to Math

 *Can earn the 19 credit Business Information Technology Stackable Certificate*

 Class Time:  Mon – Thurs 9:00am – 4:30pm    *Fri 9:00am – 12:00pm *     

 Required Orientation: December 30th, 2015    1:00pm   Robert Smith Bldg. Room 81

Winter Session:  January 6^th, 2016

MOP / MEDICAL OFFICE PROFESSIONAL

This two quarter course includes Medical Terminology, Medical Insurance Processing, Medical Coding, MediSoft Billing Software, Medical Administrative Procedures, Medical Document Processing and a required Internship.

This is NOT an entry level training!  Must attend a program Orientation.

Background Checks will be processed for eligibility into the program.

Class Time:  Mon–Thurs  9:00am–4:30pm   * Fri 9:00-2:00pm    Tech Ed #133A

Required Orientation December 30th, 2015       10:00am     Robert Smith Building Room #81

Winter Session:  January 6th, 2016

NAC / NURSING ASSISTANT CERTIFICATION

The one quarter NAC program covers basic health care concepts needed to provide nursing care to adults, including maintaining and monitoring patient’s health status while covering the nurse’s role in aspect of age and disability. Enrollment in the NAC program is authorized only by the Nursing Department after attending a health-care orientation and completing a CASAS Assessment (minimum 230 scores required.)   Background checks required.                                                                                        Orientations:  11:00am   Fridays    RSB#79

Navigator:  Adela Saenz   206-931-2839

Winter Session:   January 4th, 2016

HOME CARE AIDE COURSE

Home Care Aides work full or part time caring for the elderly or the disabled in their homes or in adult family homes.  Successful graduates of this one quarter program will be qualified to take the WA State Home Care Aide examination for employment in a care-giving job or have a strong foundation to continue in the Nursing Assistant Certification course as well as enter additional health care courses. Students must score 220 or higher on CASAS reading and (for ESL) listening and pass a WATCH background check. 

Class time:      Mon, Tues, Thurs, Friday          9:00am – 3:00pm

Orientations:  11:00am   Fridays   RSB#79

Navigator:   Adela Saenz   206-934-6803 

Winter Session:  January 4th, 2016                                       

                       

                                            

YOUTHBUILD

YouthBuild is a nationally certified, 6 month construction pre-apprenticeship designed to help young adults earn their Ged or High School Diploma and get a job or enroll in college.  Motivated students who graduate “with honors” will earn preferred entry into apprenticeships and livable-wage careers.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

·        Must be 18-24 years old

·        Low-income (we can help you with documentation for this)

·        Out-of-school at some point and seeking Diploma (GED or HSD)

·        Legally authorized to work in the United States

                                                  

 YouthBuild@YouthCare.org       206-276-2140

BRIDGE2PROSPERITY

“Get Trained & Get Paid”

As part of the Youth Industry Partnership Initiative, you will:

·        Learn Welding, Composites, Electrical and more in our hands-on, state-of-the-art Manufacturing Lab

·        Earn industry certifications in forklift, First Aid/CPR, OSHA 10, and flagging

·        Work towards your GED or college degree, using math in the classroom and in the Manufacturing Lab

·        Receive a stipend and bus pass while you train, AND

·        Begin a four week paid internship!

Program Administrator:  Ismaila Maidadi  206-934-5852

       ismaila.maidadi@seattlecolleges.edu

                                                 

COMPOSITES

The knowledge and skills gained through this two quarter program are those required for entry-level positions as composite technicians.  Composite technicians, trained in assembly and repair, are in-demand in the aviation, marine, auto and general manufacturing industries.

Potential students must provide CASAS scores with a minimum of 230 in both categories. Note: strong Math skills required.

WINTER/SPRING 2016 SESSIONS:  JANUARY 5^TH, 2016

Class Time & Locations:  7:00am– 1:00pm      Monday-Friday     Georgetown & SSC Campuses

Required Information Sessions: 11/12/15 & 12/03/15  6:00pm – 7:00pm  Georgetown  C-207

Marshell Champoux  206-934-6496   marshell.champoux@seattlecolleges.edu                             

INDUSTRIAL MANUFACTURING ACADEMY

This program offers training in Forklift Certification, Industrial Safety CPR/First Aid, Manufacturing Basics, Introduction to Blueprint Reading for Construction, Flagging and Traffic Control, Applied Math for Technicians, Manufacturing Tools and Trades, OSHA 30 (General), Introduction to Composites, Lean Manufacturing.

Location:  Georgetown Campus: 6737 Corson Ave. S. Bldg. C, room 207                                                

Winter Session: January 12th, 2016

Required Information Sessions & Orientations: noon & 6:00pm 12/21    12/28    1/04    1/11 Contact: Ismaila Maidadi   206-934-5852   Ismaila.maidadi@seattlecolleges.edu

                                                                                                                                                

WAREHOUSE LOGISTICS

This five week training program offers Forklift Certification, Industrial Safety CPR/First Aid, Hazardous Materials training, Flagging and Traffic Control, Inventory Control, Order Fulfillment Methods, Soft Skill-Sets, Basic Computer Literacy.  NOTE:   A required Internship will be in-addition to the 5 week class schedule.

Location:   Georgetown & SSC & New Holly Campuses

Winter Start Date:    January 25th, 2016

plus    GO2WORK INTERNSHIP
Contact: WorkForce Education Office 206-934-5835

GLOBAL LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT

Prepare yourself for a career in logistics at the Georgetown campus.  Our instructors are industry experts who focus on scheduling, material movement and

the local supply chain while sharing a global perspective on the industry.  We will tour local companies, meet their hiring managers, and then assist you in building the resume that will start your new career In Global Logistics!

Experience in office, warehouse, shipping/receiving or previous education required.

Earn 31 college credits in: Transportation and Logistics, Supply chain Management,

Contextualized Math & Writing, Database Applications and more!

Certifications include: Forklift, Traffic and Flagging, Industrial CPR/First Aid, OSHA 10

Winter Session:   TBD 2016       Location:  Georgetown campus

Contact: WorkForce Education Office 206-934-5835

VIGOR MARITIME WELDING

This credit bearing certificate program requires a minimum of two quarters.  Prior welding experience is strongly recommended.  SSC & Vigor Industrial’s Harbor Island Training Center will teach marketable welding and fitting skills for maritime (world-class fishing vessels, barges and ferries) and general manufacturing industries. This program prepares you to enter the workplace earning family sustaining wages.    

Location:  Vigor’s Harbor Island Shipyard        

WINTER SESSION:       TBD 2016

Information sessions & orientations, please contact:

Contact:   Mary Lockman   206-934-5804                                                        

mary.lockman@seattlecolleges.edu

                                                                            

LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION CERTIFICATE
Hands-on eleven week class covering the basics (proper way to use a shovel so that you can survive an 8 hour work day) to complete installation of landscape structures - class projects can be seen throughout South’s Arboretum, reading blueprints, dry stacked stone retaining walls, using laser transits levels, irrigation & drainage systems, small excavators (Dingo), compactors, safety practices and how to work in a team atmosphere.  Students who repeat more than one quarter assume the role of supervising a small crew.  This is an excellent class for someone with bilingual skills. Second quarter students enrolled in supervision training could lead to employment opportunities as a crew supervisor. Similar class will be offered in the Spring.           

WINTER SESSION:  January 4^th, 2016

CNC MACHINING  – Computerized Numerical Control Machining
CNC Technicians use computerized mills, lathes, grinders and drill presses to produce complex, 3-D structures with the touch of a computer.
This short-term intensive program covers: Blueprint Reading, Machine Tool Theory, Surface Plate Techniques, Computer-Aided Manufacturing, Rapid Prototyping, Shop Mathematics
Potential employment in Aerospace Composites, Plastics, Molding, Maritime Medical equipment
WINTER SESSION:  TBD 2016

APPRENTICESHIP OPEN HOUSE

Learn more about construction and manufacturing trades!

For orientation dates and times call 206-934-5350                 

Building C – Georgetown Campus