Job Search Classes at Seattle Libraries

Hi, If you or someone you know is looking for work, I want to let you know about some free job search classes at Seattle Public Libraries next week. Job Interview Basics is being offered at the Greenwood Library at 8016 Greenwood Ave. N. on Mon Aug 2 from 430 to 6 pm. Do you have an upcoming job interview? Do you want to know how to stand out as the best job candidate? In this workshop you will learn how to successfully prepare for a job interview. They will discuss common interview questions, body language, steps you can take to improve your interview success. For more info call 206-684-4086 or Ask a Librarian
On Tuesday August 3rd, is Resume Basics at the Rainier Beach Library at 9125 Rainier Ave. S. at from 430 to 6. Come to this workshop if you want to learn what employers are looking for in a résumé. This workshop focuses on developing a résumé that will get past the 10-second screen. A résumé template will be distributed that can be used in paper or electronic form. For more info call 206-386-1906.
On Wednesday 8/4 from 430-6 Job Interview Basics will be offered again at the Southwest Library at 9010 35th Ave. S.W. For more info call 206-684-7455.
On Thursday, August 5, 5 – 6:30pm is Online Job Searching Basics at the Northeast Branch at 6801 35th Ave. N.E. Are you new to online job searching? Learn about submitting online résumés and completing Web-based job applications. This class requires the ability to navigate a Web page and Résumé Basics or an existing résumé. For more info call 206-684-7539.

The Seattle Public Library is partnering with WorkSource at South Seattle Community College to offer resume and job search workshops. Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. These classes are offered regularly at Seattle Public Libraries so if you can’t make a class this week, ask your local library when and where the class will be offered next or visit the Seattle Public Libraries calendar of events and classes.

Good Luck!

Family Health Hotline & DSHS Health Programs

Hi, if you, your family or someone you know is in need of assistance with healthcare, I want to let you know about the many medical assistance programs available in Washington and the Within Reach Family Health Hotline, which provides up-to-date information about state-sponsored health insurance programs. If you call the Family Health Hotline at 1-800-322-2588, they can screen and assist you in applying for many State programs including:
Washington Apple Health for Kids— free or low cost medical, dental, vision and mental health benefits to children under age 19.
Washington Basic Health: a low cost health insurance program for low-income Washington State residents, which currently has a waiting list.
The Washington Health Program a new non-subsidized version of the Basic Health program, which offers affordable and reliable health insurance with fewer restrictions and low costs.
Family Medical: free medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage to very limited income families with dependent children under the age of 18 and living in the home.
The First Steps Program, which provides free health insurance, including medical, dental and vision benefits for pregnant women.
Take Charge, the family planning and free birth control program
The Premium Payment Program which helps families keep private insurance while on Medicaid
The Washington Prescription Drug Program Discount Card which gives discounts on all medications to all Washington state residents regardless of age or income
Rx Help for WA which helps low-income, uninsured Washington residents get free or discounted medicines
The Family Health Hotline can also help you locate Community Health clinics in your area that provide reduced cost or free medical care to people without health insurance.
You should also be aware that DSHS has changed to a new payment system called Provider One, where instead of paper medical coupons recipients of Medicaid programs and GAU medical receive a free permanent Services Card, a plastic card which works like any other insurance card.
The Family Health Hotline can explain program eligibility guidelines, help you understand how and where you can access these services, screen for eligibility for various programs, start a benefits application and help you apply online. Staff are available Monday through Thursday 8:00-5:30 and Friday 8:00-5:00. The Family Health Hotline number is 1-800-322-2588 or visit http://www.parenthelp123.org/resources/health-insurance.

Greater Seattle Job Fair 7/21/10

Hi, if you or someone you know is looking for work, I want to let you know about the upcoming Greater Seattle Job Fair at Qwest Field on Wednesday July 21st from 11 AM to 3 PM. This job fair, presented by Jobbernaut, is the Northwest's Largest Hiring Event, featuring over 30 companies from the Puget Sound Region! It’s free to the public and all levels of employment are available. You can meet with dozens of hiring managers all in a single afternoon. Companies participating in this Job Fair are generally looking to fill positions from the following broad categories; Sales, Retail, Management, Financial, Healthcare, Restaurant, Accounting, Banking, Clerical, Computers, IT, Customer Service, Engineers, General Office, Secretarial, Security, and more! All levels of experience – from part-time hourly positions, entry level, management trainee positions all the way to technical and professional full-time positions! It is recommended that you dress professionally and bring copies of your resume. That’s at the Seahawks' Qwest Field inside the "West V.I.P. Club Level" at 800 Occidental Avenue South in Seattle, next Wednesday the 21st from 11 to 3. Enter through the Northwest V.I.P. Entrance at the North end of the Stadium. For more information, directions and a complete list of attending companies call (425) 397-7114 or visit www.jobbernaut.com. Good Luck!

Seattle Conservation Corps interviewing 7/13

Hi. If you or someone you know are homeless and looking for work you should consider the Seattle Conservation Corps: A 1 year work experience training program through Seattle Parks and Recreation. They will be holding phone interviews on Tuesday, July 13 at 8 AM, at (206) 684-0190. The program requires that workers be a minimum 18 years of age, be able to lift 50 pounds, have a Washington ID and Social Security Card and be able to document their homelessness, such as living in shelters, transitional housing, or in-patient treatment. Seattle Conservation Corps members build streams, lay concrete, paint, plant trees, move furniture, and do other physically taxing activities throughout the year regardless of the weather. So, it is important that you feel that you are physically capable of handling the work, and you must be able to lift 50 pounds. Seattle Conservation Corps also provides enrollees assistance with drug and alcohol recovery, case management, a learning center (with opportunities to study for the GED, learn computer skills, math or English), assistance with food, shelter, transportation, mental health counseling, and assistance with job placement. Enrollees work 40 hours per week, and the Initial Compensation including Premium Pay is $8.55 + 5% premium per hour. To apply you must call (206) 684-0190 at 8:00 AM on Tuesday July 13th for a phone screening. If you receive a busy signal continue to call. Don’t leave a message and prepare to be on hold for a while. You can increase your chances of being screened by calling on a phone that has a redial button. They ask that you be honest with them about substance abuse, mental illness, and/or criminal history. Those candidates chosen will be asked to come in for a face-to-face interview. If both interviews are successful, you will become a Candidate-For-Enrollment and will be given a date for a physical, academic testing, and a first day of enrollment, or be placed in a pool with other candidates that will be given an enrollment date in the near future. For more information on Seattle Conservation Corps call (206) 684-0190 and don’t forget that you have to call at 8AM next Tuesday July 13th in order to apply. Good Luck!