3 Free Health Fairs Next Week

If you or someone you know are looking for free health services or help in enrolling in health insurance we want to let you know about three free health fairs next week, the Seattle Central Health Fair on Thursday March 6th from 11 to 330 at Seattle Central Community College, the Seattle Children's annual Health Fair Saturday march 8th from 10 to 2 at Seattle Children’s Hospital, and the Seattle & King County Community Health & Safety Fair 2014 Saturday March 8th from 11 to 3 at International District Community Center .

Need a little encouragement to get your life on a healthy track? Seattle Central’s Health Fair can provide that support. Dozens of health care providers will be available on March 6, to give free advice, referrals and even free massages. The Health Fair will be held in two locations with slightly different hours. The Women’s Health and Resources Fair will line the main hallway of the Broadway Edison building, 1701 Broadway, from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Representatives from the Seattle Milk Fund, Seattle-King County Public Health, Seattle Indian Health Board, Center for Multicultural Health and Child Care Resources of King County will be available to explain resources available to women and families. The Swedish Mammography Mobile will offer free exams to qualified women from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. and will park their vehicle on Broadway, between the main building and the Mitchell Activity Center. The Health and Well-being part of the Fair will be held in the Mitchell Activity Center, 1718 Broadway, from 11 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. One of the vendors – the NeighborCare-Health Outreach group – will assist in signing up for insurance under the Affordable Care Act. Other vendors scheduled to attend include: Gay City Health Project-rapid HIV testing, Street Yoga, Hope Heart, Leisa Chocolates, Kind Healthy Snacks, MAC Masseur, Puget Sound Blood Bank, Underdog Sports, and Seattle Central’s Sustainability Committee and Sport Commission. The Health Fair is sponsored by the college’s Mitchell Activity Center and Student Support Programs. For more information email Julia.Goldie@seattlecolleges.edu or Kelly.Grayson@seattlecolleges.edu.

Seattle Children's annual Health Fair is a free, hands-on community event. With games, hands-on activities, contests, crafts and music, they will answer kids' and families' questions about their health, safety and bodies. Bring your favorite stuffed animal or doll for a check-up at the Teddy Bear Clinic, explore inside an ambulance, learn about heart health and healthy eating, run an obstacle course and try out their world-class da Vinci surgical robot. Activities are especially fit for children ages 3 to 8, but your entire family is welcome. This Health Fair presented by Seattle Children’s Hospital. Saturday, Mar 8, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Seattle Children's Hospital, 4800 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, 98105. Visit Seattlechildrens.org/healthfair for more information.

At the Seattle & King County Community Health & Safety Fair there will be free onsite health care enrollment, gifts & raffle prizes, kids activities, light snacks & refreshments. Learn all about fire and carbon monoxide, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), personal preparedness and emergency kits, What to Do to Make it Through and more. Multiple languages interpreters are available to serve you better in: Mandarin and Cantonese; Cambodian, Vietnamese. In order to enroll in an insurance plan, please bring: Social Security Numbers for all household members; Date of birth for all members; Your household’s estimated income (if possible, bring 2012 tax form); If employed, please have employer’s name; address and monthly gross income for each employed enrollee; Proof of residential status (Citizen/Naturalization Certificate or Permanent Resident‐Green Card. the Seattle & King County Community Health & Safety Fair is next Saturday March 8th, 11:00 AM ‐ 3:00 PM at International District Community Center at 719 8th Ave S, Seattle, 98104. For more information call Ly Phuc at 206‐799‐6754 or Minh Ngyyen‐Wichman at 206‐788‐3671.

Job Opportunities This Week

This message is regarding a number of hiring events, job opportunities, and employment trainings happening in the area this week.

DIRECTV is currently seeking Satellite Installation Technicians to join its Washington team. They will be holding a hiring event where interested applicants will have the opportunity to get more information on what it is like to be a DIRECTV technician; interview with a DIRECTV special hiring representative; and complete online information in our WorkSource computer lab.  This event will be held at WorkSource Everett which is located at 3201 Smith Ave, Everett 98201.  It will be in Room 311 on March 4^th from 9am to 12pm.  The contact person for this event is Sandy Palmer who can be reached at sandy.palmer@rescare.com.  The phone number for this location is (425) 258-6300.

Potbelly Sandwich Shop is currently hiring for a number of positions in and around Seattle.  Positions include associate, delivery biker, delivery driver, musician, and  food preparation. Towns that are hiring in addition to Seattle are Bellevue, Issaquah, Redmond, and Renton.  You can apply online by visiting potbelly.com.  To contact the location in downtown Seattle, call (206) 204-0079. 

Associated Recreational Council (ARC) is hiring for multiple child care positions.  Positions range from child care counselor to basketball official with many other positions calling for specific skills to teach the children.  ARC has programs in a number of neighborhoods throughout Seattle.  Apply to these positions by visiting arcseattle.org. You can also call (206) 684-7078 for more information.

The Northeast Branch of the Seattle Public Library will be holding a workshop series on resume writing geared toward teens and young adults.  This event is titled Get a Job! Career Series: Résumés 1.  At this workshop, you will be able to get several suggestions on how to set up your resume.  The program will take place on March 3^rd, from 6:30 to 7:30pm.  It will be held in the Teen Room at the Ravenna Eckstein Community Center which is located at 6535 Ravenna Ave. N.E., Seattle 98115.  This program is free and requires registration.  Call (206) 684-7539 to reserve a spot in the class.

The Homeless Intervention Project (HIP) is an employment and job-training program that helps homeless individuals find and maintain full-time employment through job counseling, case management, and paid training. If you are homeless and motivated to work full-time, attend the orientation for assistance with job searching, retention, training and education, work clothing, and tools.  This orientation will be held on Tuesday, March 4^th from 10 to 11am at the WorkSource Affiliate in Downtown Seattle.  The address is 2024 3^rd Avenue, Seattle 98121. The phone number for this WorkSource location is (206) 436-8600.  

Want to see more job openings? 

Check out our sources:

Mayors Office for Senior Citizens Job List (2/24/14)

WorkSource Job Fair & Hiring Event Calendar


Or try these job search sites:

The Beehive   Craig's List   Glass Door   Indeed   Jobaline   Monster   NWjobs

Job Opportunities this week

This message is about a number of upcoming hiring events, job openings, and employment training opportunities. 

More than 50 employers will be present for the Hire America’s Heroes 2014 Career Day.  The event will take place from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm on Friday, February 28^th   at CenturyLink Field.  Representatives from Amazon, Boeing, Microsoft, Starbucks and other corporations are seeking to connect with military job seekers.  To register, visit hireamericasheroes.org.  You can also email Andrea@hireamericasheroes.org for more information.  You can also call (425) 301-5445.

Civilian Mariner is holding a hiring event for Seagoing careers with Military Sealift Command.  Military Sealift Command (MSC) transports equipment and supplies to U.S. Forces worldwide. MSC is seeking to fill several vacant Civilian Mariner (CIVMAR) positions in the upcoming months. MSC seagoing positions offer CIVMARs on-the-job training, career advancement opportunities, steady pay and Federal benefits. This event will be held on Tuesday, February 25^th  from 11am to 1pm.  It will be held at WorkSource Affiliate Rainer which is located at 2531 Rainier Ave S, Seattle 98144.  The contact email for this event is JoOrtiz@esd.wa.gov.

The United States Postal Service is holding a hiring event for rural carriers for the Issaquah area.  To apply, contact your nearest WorkSource Office with this job order number- WA2530910.  WorkSource will determine which applicants will be eligible for this event.  The event will take place on Friday, February 21 from 8am to 12pm at WorkSource Redmond.  The contact email address for this event is mdolliver@esd.wa.gov. 

The Zine Project hires homeless youth ages 15 to 22 to work, learn, and write for eight weeks, Monday-Friday for 16 to 18 hours a week. Their efforts culminate in the creation of mini-magazines called Zines. An Employment Case Manager works with each youth to learn and foster essential skills for obtaining and maintaining employment. The program takes place at the University District Youth Center.  To find out more, email finnc@ccsww.org or call (206) 526-2992 x21. 

Marriot- Ritz Carlton is hiring for a number of positions in and around Seattle.  Positions include housekeepers, baristas, guest service representatives, and van drivers.  To apply to all positions, visit: jobs.marriott.com/. The phone number for the downtown waterfront location is (206) 443-5000.

The Central Library located downtown will be hosting a workshop on Effective Interview Techniques. You will be able to get an in-depth analysis of the job interview process and learn how to successfully prepare for any job interview. Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome.  No registration is required. This class will be held on Wednesday, February 26th, from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. at Central Library on Level 4, in Room 4 - Boeing Technology Training Center.  The phone number for this location is (206) 386-4636.

Not interested in any of these job opportunities, but looking for a job? 

Check out our sources for many more job opportunities:

Mayors Office for Senior Citizens Job List (2/13/14)
WorkSource Job Fair & Hiring Event Calendar

Or try these job search sites:

The Beehive   Craig's List   Glass Door   Indeed   Jobaline   Monster 

Free Job Training Program in Medical Office Occupations at SSCC

If you or someone you know are looking for free job training, I want to let you know about FREE short-term job training program in Medical Office Occupations at South Seattle Community College.

This is a 19 week intensive introduction for entry-level employment in Medical Business Information Technology/Office Administration. The last 6 weeks of the program is a built in Externship within the medical field.

Prerequisites are strong and up-to-date keyboarding and computer skills and a desire to learn and work harmoniously with others in a medical setting.  If you do not already possess these skills, you will be entered into a one quarter First Step class (19 college credits) to help you to get your MS Word and Excel skills to where they need to be successful in the MBIT program. The classes are Mon - Thurs from 9:00am – 4:30pm and Fri 9am-2:30pm and are scheduled to begin April 2014.

If you are receiving Basic Food and do not possess a AA or BA degree you can get additional supports though the YWCA for case management, transportation and job placement assistance upon completion of the program and Kristi can meet with you one-on-one to complete the enrollment paperwork.

Some of the careers that this program prepares you for are Entry level Billing and Coding Specialist, Patient Registrar, Patient Services Specialist/Representative, Administrative Specialist, Ambulatory Floats, Teleservices, Patient Care Representative, Health Information Services, Medical Front Office Associate, Claims Representative, Client Services Representative, Unit Assistant/Data Entry, Patient Account Representative, Telecomm Operator and Insurance Customer Services Representative.

If you are interested in participating in this program, please sign up for an orientation at South Seattle Community College at www.startnextquarter.org or call Kristi O’Neill 206-336-6979 or email koneill@ywcaworks.org for more information. At the orientation, you will receive information regarding the college, registering for classes and funding options that will be available to you to cover the costs of your tuition and books. If you are receiving basic food, have been recently laid off or are over 55 your costs should be 100% covered.

Job Opportunities this week

This message is about a number of upcoming hiring events, job openings, and employment training opportunities. 

Devry University will be hosting a Vet Ready Career and Resource Fair.  Positions will be available in Engineering & IT, Sales Management, Retail Jobs, Health Care, and Education among other fields.  For more details or to register on-line please visit: www.vetready.org. You can also call 1-800-235-2732 ext 800 for more information about this event.  This event will be held on Tuesday, February 18 from 11am – 2pm at Devry University. The address is 3600 South 344th Way, Federal Way, 98001. 

Menzies Aviation is holding a hiring event at the Renton WorkSource location.  They have many immediate openings for full-time Ramp Service Agents.  The event will be held on Tuesday, February 18 from 1:30 to 3:30pm.  The address is 500 SW 7th Street, Suite 100, Renton 98057.  Candidates will need to reserve a seat for the hiring event by contacting lcorwin@esd.wa.gov or call (206) 205-3500. 

Sears Holding Corporation is hiring for a number of positions throughout the Puget Sound area.  Positions include: Sales Associate, Residential Home Improvement Outside Sales Professional, and Merchandising and Pricing Associate. To apply for all positions, go to jobs.sears.com. 

Goodwill is hiring for a number of positions in and around Seattle.  Positions include truck drivers, donation station attendants, production assistant, and sales associate.  To view all job opportunities, visit seattlegoodwill.org/jobs.  For more information call (206) 860-5791. 

StartZone NW is an initiative of the Bainbridge Graduate Institute, providing accessible and affordable training in self-employment, to help our members start and grow a profitable small business.  Membership is free, as are the classes and technical assistance services.  You can become a member by filling out an application their website which can be found at bgi.edu/startzone.  Classes are offered in community centers in Seattle, as well as on the Edmonds Community College Campus.  If you have any questions or would like to learn more, you can call (206) 780-6230 or email startzone@bgi.edu. 

WorkSource will be hosting a Mature Worker Workshop at their Rainier location.  The workshop will include topics such as networking, myths of maturity, assessing strengths, resumes, 60-second commercials, and informational interviewing.  It is primarily for job seekers over 55 years of age.  It will be held on February 14th from 9am to 12pm. The address is 2531 Rainier Ave S, Seattle. The phone number is (206)721-6000.

Not interested in any of these job opportunities, but looking for a job? 

Check out our sources for many more job opportunities:

Mayors Office for Senior Citizens Job List (2/7/14)
WorkSource Job Fair & Hiring Event Calendar 

Or try these job search sites:

The Beehive   Craig's List   Glass Door   Indeed   Jobaline   Monster 

Sweet Deals Day Community Resource Fair Saturday 2/8

We want to let you know about Sweet Deals Day, a free Community Resource Fair this Saturday the 8th from 10 to 2 at the Pearl Warren Building in Beacon Hill, Seattle.

At Sweet Deals Day, there will be free signups for IRS tax preparation, affordable health care, food stamps, SSI, senior services, bank accounts, credit report review, low income energy assistance, and FAFSA. There will be workshops and booths on early childhood education, breastfeeding and prenatal care, immunization, bank on washington, senior services, family support, legal service, LIHEAP, budgeting on SNAP and more. Over twenty-five community resources will be available to families! ConnectUp and Community Voice Mail will have a table and a workshop. There will be free food, raffles, kids activities, and more. Free lunch will be provided for all.  The event is brought to you by the Northwest Native Asset Building Coalition in partnership with United Way of King County, and community partners. For more info and to sign up for free tax preparation call 206.220.6213.

Sweet Deals Community Resource Fair
10am-3pm Saturday 2/8
Pearl Warren Building
606 12th Ave S
Seattle 98114

Job Opportunities this week

This message is about a number of upcoming hiring events, job openings, and other employment resources. 

Bright Horizons Family Services will be holding a Career Open House and Job Fair.  They are hiring for childcare teachers to work with ages Infants to Kindergarten Prep.  Applicants must have a high school diploma and preferred to have some experience working with young children. RSVP to this event by contacting Jenn Spelhaug by calling 425-408-0258 or by emailing Jenn.spelhaug@brighthorizons.com.  This event will be held at Bright Horizons at South Lake Union on February 11^th from 11:30am- 1pm.  The address is 1275 MercerStreet, Seattle 98108.  You can also apply online for positions at www.brighthorizons.com/careers.

South Seattle Community College (in combination with other organizations) will be hosting a Hire-A-Vet Employer Panel and Job Fair.  This event is targeted toward Veterans and returning military, but all others are welcome as well. There will be an employer panel during which five employers will discuss their recruiting/hiring programs for Vets; what job openings they have and tips for applying, including resume and interviewing tips; and career pathways in their companies and industries.  Following the employer panel will be a job fair that will feature more than 20 employers.  This is being held on February 11th from 1pm-4pm.  The address is 6737 Corson Ave. South, Building C, Seattle.  Prior registration is required and can be done at www.worksourceveterans.eventbrite.com.

Puget Sound Security, Inc. is hiring for a variety of positions in and around Seattle.  Positions include: Security Officer, Vehicle Patrol Driver, Dispatcher, Twic Certified Security Officer, and Part-Time/On-Call Security Officer.  To apply, visit www.pugetsoundsecurity.com and click on “employment” to fill out an online application or call (425) 289-2277.  You can also email the Human Resources Recruiter, Darrell Kelly, at dkelly@pssp.netv with questions about the process.

Northwest Hospital is hiring for a number of positions at their location in the North Seattle.  Two of the positions include housekeeper and food service worker.  To apply for these positions and to see the entire list of job openings, visit www.nwhospital.org/jobs.  Their human resources department can be reached at 206-368-1785. 

There are immediate openings available in many Postal Service offices.  In Seattle, there are openings for City Carrier Assistant, Mail Handler Assistant, and Automotive Technician.  To apply for these positions, go to www.usps.com/employment.

The Workforce Development Office at Seattle Vocational Institute is devoted to offering tuition assistance and support services. The programs pay for tuition and books in hope of presenting participants the opportunity to upgrade their professional and technical skills leading to enhanced career opportunities and self-sufficiency.  They provide tuition assistance and support services through three different programs.  They are located at 2120 South Jackson Street, Seattle 98144. For more information, call 206-934-4935 or visit the Seattle Vocational Institute website.

Not interested in any of these job opportunities, but looking for a job? Check out our sources for many more job opportunities:

Mayors Office for Senior Citizens Job List (1/30/14)
WorkSource Job Fair & Hiring Event Calendar