Overcoming Barriers to Employment Summit 9/5

If you or someone you know are living with disabilities and are looking for work, we want to let you know about the 4^th Annual Overcoming Barriers to Employment Summit For Job Seekers with Disabilities, Friday, September 5^th from 8:30 am – 2:30 pm at Shoreline Community College.

The conference goal is to assist job seekers with disabilities as they navigate their road to employment. Attendees will have an opportunity to attend workshops led by experts in the field and connect with valuable community resources. Lunch provided.

Workshops include:

• How DVR Can Help You Find A Job

• Job Search On The Internet

• Secrets To A Successful Interview

• Supported Employment

• Job Accommodations & Assistive Technology

The keynote speaker will be State House Representative Cyrus Habib of the 48th Legislative District

This event is a community partnership between Northshore Community Network, the Department of Vocational Rehabilitation, Shoreline Public Schools, City of Shoreline, Quick-Start Shoreline and Shoreline Community College.

Pre-registration is requested. Register at: overcoming.bpt.me or call Brown Paper Tickets at 800.838.3006. To request reasonable accommodations for this event please call 206.546.4545

Overcoming Barriers to Employment Summit
Friday, September 5^th from 8:30 am – 2:30 pm
At Shoreline Community College,
16101 Greenwood Ave. North, Shoreline
In the 9000 Building

Metro bus routes 5, 330, 331, 345, and 355 will get you there

Upcoming Health and Career Fairs

Eastside Vitality Health Fair 2014 is coming up on Saturdays in September. Overlake Medical Center will have free health screenings at its medical clinics from 8am to 11am on the following days:

Saturday, Sept. 06 – Overlake Medical Clinic Kirkland

Saturday, Sept. 13 – Overlake Medical Clinic Issaquah

Saturday, Sept. 20 – Overlake Medical Clinic Redmond

Saturday, Sept. 27 – Overlake Medical Center Bellevue

Area residents are invited to come meet your neighborhood physicians and staff while receiving free: Cholesterol/Glucose screenings, Body Mass Index (BMI), Blood Pressure checks, Cardiac and Diabetes Risk Assessments, Consultations with Overlake physicians. Free smoothies after your free screenings. Walk-ins are welcome, but screenings are limited. Please register online for your preferred time. Contact Eastside Vitality Health Fair Line at (425) 635-6191 or email classes@overlakehospital.org.

The First Congressional District Career Fair is Monday, September 15^th from 12:30pm to 3:30pm at UW Bothell campus, North Creek Events Center, 18115 Campus Way NE. A partnership between WorkSource, UW Bothell, and U.S. Congresswoman Suzan DelBene to serve employers and job seekers in King, Snohomish, Skagit, and Whatcom Counties. The Career Fair will include resume review and assistance, career and Workforce Training resources, and a recruiting event. Registration is required at the event page: worksourcecareerfair.eventbrite.com 

Join WorkSource North Seattle for a hiring event for Crista Senior Living, on Thursday, August 28^th from 10am to 12pm. Positions available include Part Time Registered Nurse, Environmental Services Supervisor, Assistant Cook, Activities Assistant, Dietary Aid and Part Time Assisted Living Caretakers.  To reserve a seat to the hiring event contact csimpson@esd.wa.gov.

Whole Foods Market is currently hiring at their Westlake and Interbay locations. Positions include Part Time Team Members, Part Time Grocery Team Members, Prepared Food Buyer/ Specialist, Prepared Foods Kitchen Supervisor, Cook, Produce Production Team member and Part Time Whole Body Team Member. Whole Foods Market offers terrific benefits and a fun, friendly work atmosphere with open books, open doors, and open people. Visit wholefoodsmarket.com/careers to apply. 

Want to see more job openings? 

Check out our sources:

Mayors Office for Senior Citizens Job List (8/20/14)
Job Leads! WorkSource King County Business Services Blog
WorkSource Job Fair & Hiring Event Calendar

Or try these job search sites:

Beehive  Craig's List  Glass Door  Indeed  Jobaline  Monster  NWjobs

Hiring Events 8/18/14

This message is about upcoming job opportunities, hiring events and career trainings in the Seattle area.

Make Change!, a free Debt Education Workshop will be on August 27^th from 6pm to 8pm. Eastside Legal Assistance Program will host this free two hour class to help you to address debt related issues, figure out when you need an attorney, what you can do on your own, and provide information on finding help.  Topics will include: assessing your debt situation, dealing with debt collectors, can they take my income?, how to respond to a collection lawsuit, should I file bankruptcy? The event will be held at 1239 120^th Ave NE, Suite J in Bellevue. Please call (206) 267-7095 to reserve your spot.

Working for Seattle Goodwill is more than just working for a non-profit.  They offer a comprehensive health plan, employer paid dental and life insurance, available supplemental life, accident, illness and disability coverage, flexible spending program, 403(b) Retirement Savings program, paid vacation and sick time, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, and an Employee Assistance Program for you and everyone in your household!   Current job openings in the Seattle area include: Accounting Manager, Donation Station Attendant, E- Commerce Auction Lister, Material Handler, Production Associate, Sales Associate and Truck Driver. Apply online at seattlegoodwill.applicantpro.com/jobs/ or in person at 700 Dearborn Place S.

Sahale Snacks, located at 3411 S 120th Place, Suite 100 has a Hiring Event on Friday, August 22, 2014 from 10am to 2pm. They are currently hiring for Back Up Packaging Machine Operator, Packer, Roasting Lead, Roaster and Production Floater. Candidates will need to request a referral through WorkSource, then submit a resume or an application prior to the event.  Applications can be obtained by contacting lcorwin@esd.wa.gov or anicholson@sahalesnacks.com.  Completed applications and resumes should be returned to anicholson@sahalesnacks.com with a request to reserve a seat to the hiring event.

Staff Pro Inc has a Recruitment Event at WaMu Theater, at 800 Occidental Ave S on Saturday, August 23 at 3pm.  Staff Pro Inc. is an industry leader in the event security and staffing industry, providing ushers, ticket takers and security personnel to the majority of major concert, event and sporting event venues in Seattle, Tacoma and surrounding areas. Staff Pro is looking for entry level and experienced individuals to work Concerts, Sporting Events, and Special Events. Visit staffpro.com for more information or contact Debbie Morris at 253-274-8320. 

The WorkSource Veterans Orientation is August 25^th from 8:45am 9:45 am at the downtown Seattle location, 2024 3rd Ave. The WorkSource Veterans Orientation introduces the veteran services available through WorkSource. Meet with veterans representatives from the YWCA, KC Veterans Program and WA State DVOP. Learn about the benefits and resources available to veterans, spouses and families.

Want to see more job openings? 

Check out our sources:

Mayors Office for Senior Citizens Job List (7/31/14)
Job Leads! WorkSource King County Business Services Blog
WorkSource Job Fair & Hiring Event Calendar

Or try these job search sites:

Beehive  Craig's List  Glass Door  Indeed  Jobaline  Monster  NWjobs

Opportunities this Week

This message is about upcoming job opportunities, events and career trainings in the Seattle area. 

Care Day is this Friday, August 15 from 10am - 4pm at Bothell High School. Care Day strives to connect people experiencing homelessness and poverty in our local community with the services and resources they need, in one place, on one day. Attendees will enjoy a hot meal and receive free health services, haircuts, legal assistance, and access to public benefits, counseling, and employment training.  ConnectUp will be there offering information on Community Voicemail, Resource Wire, free phone services and low-cost internet options.

On Friday, August 22^nd from 11am – 1pm FamilyWorks Food Bank and Solid Ground offer a Baby Boost Fair. This free event is for parents on a limited income. Learn more about health and nutrition resources, connect with important parenting programs and social service agencies and get free items for infants and toddlers, including feeding and hygiene products. The event will be held at the Family Works Food Bank at 1501 N 45th Street, Seattle. 

WorkSource Renton is hosting a Mock Interview Session with Employer Guests on Tuesday, August 19 from 1pm-3pm at 500 SW 7th Street. PCL Construction and Smart Talent will conduct mini mock interviews with each person (10 minute timed interview and 5 minutes for feedback). Customers will give the employer their resumes and job titles they want to practice interviewing for ahead of the interviews. Essentially, we want applicants to be able to succinctly express why they're a good fit for a particular target job they're interested in. Having real employers helps replicate an interview situation and is an invaluable service for interview practice, employer feedback, and employer networking. Registration is required! please email first and last names directly to cynthia.lavinthal@kingcounty.gov and use the email subject line "Renton Mock Interviews." Cynthia will email back to confirm if she still has space to accommodate the request.

WorkSource Redmond is having an Employer Panel & Recruiting Event on Wednesday, August 20 from 1pm-3:30pm. 35-50 job seekers can meet with Kalles Group/ SumBridge, Team Builder and Pioneer Human Services. Due to limited space at WorkSource Redmond, we're holding this session at the Redmond Library,15990 NE 85th St. Registration is required at the event page worksourceredmond2.eventbrite.com

Worksource Renton has a hiring event this Thursday, August 14^th from 10am-12pm. 500 SW 7th Street Suite 100. Positions to be filled include an Entry Level Accountant, Administrative Assistant, Warehouse & General Labor, and High Level Accountant.  Contact lcorwin@esd.wa.gov to register. 

Want to see more job openings? 

Check out our sources:

Mayors Office for Senior Citizens Job List (7/31/14)
Job Leads! WorkSource King County Business Services Blog
WorkSource Job Fair & Hiring Event Calendar

Or try these job search sites:

Beehive  Craig's List  Glass Door  Indeed  Jobaline  Monster  NWjobs

Free School Supply Events

If you or someone you know have school age children and can’t afford to buy school supplies this year, many organizations offer free school supplies to families in need.

Here are some one-day free school supply events with no pre-registration necessary:

Atlantic Street Center is coordinating a Back to School Bash with the Rainier Beach Community Empowerment Coalition at the Plaza at the corner of Rainier and Henderson. This event focuses on serving families living in ZIP codes 98118, 98108 and 98178. The fair will be Saturday, Aug. 9, 11am-4pm at 2103 S Atlantic St, Seattle.

Auburn Youth Resources – Enumclaw Youth & Family Services coordinates a back-to-school fair each year with Plateau Outreach Ministries. Fair will be Aug. 22 from 9am-12pm at J.J. Smith Elementary School at 1640 Fell St, Enumclaw.

Center for Human Services helps coordinate a resource fair for the Northshore area at Maywood Hills Elementary. Event includes free school supplies, haircuts, free children’s ID cards, children’s activities and community resource information. Fair will be Aug. 13, 4pm-6:30pm at 19510 104th Ave NE, Bothell.

Eastridge Church coordinates a yearly school supplies event with free backpacks and kid activities as part of Delridge Days. The event will be Aug. 9 at 4500 39th Ave SW.

King County Fire District 20 provides new backpacks and school supplies during a fair Aug. 23, 10am-2pm at 12417 76th Ave S, Seattle. The event will include health screenings, food, games, safety information, prizes, races and a firefighter challenge.

Kirkland Teen Union Building, 348 Kirkland Ave, will have two events for middle and high school students. Thursday, Aug. 21, they will have hair stylists, barbers and makeup artists offering free services to local teens to help them get ready for the new school year. Also provides a “thrift shop” with racks of clothes. Friday, Aug. 22, teens can stop by and pick up school supplies including backpacks and calculators.

Lutheran Community Services Northwest – Angle Lake Family Resource Center coordinates a back-to-school backpack giveaway each year for SeaTac families with students who attend the Highline Schools District. Event also has food, games and prizes. Walk in Aug. 14, 10am-2pm at 4040 S. 188th St. Ste 100, SeaTac.

NWLife Church coordinates a back-to-school event with 2,000 backpacks, food and activities for children. Saturday Aug. 16, 11am at 13120 SE 192nd St, Renton. Arrive early.

Storehouse coordinates a yearly back-to-school event with school supplies, backpacks, haircuts and a resource fair for Covington residents only. Saturday Aug. 23, from 3pm-7pm at 26201 180th Ave SE, Covington, WA.

List of school supply programs courtesy of King County 211 Resource Talk.

Job Opportunities this Week

This message is about upcoming job opportunities, hiring events and career trainings in the Seattle area.

The YWCA is excited to offer two great programs to help you prepare for your career:

Office Works: Seattle Central College and the YWCA are offering a two-quarter training program in Office Administration. This course is fully funded for everyone and students who are eligible for public benefits will get extra support with transportation, career planning and intensive job search assistance. All students will learn skills in Microsoft Office, Information Technology, Customer Relations and Business Communications as well as job search strategies. The course prepares students for jobs in Records Management, Customer Relations, Human Resources Assistant, Administrative Assistant, Office Coordinator and more. The course begins this fall quarter on September 22 at the downtown YWCA. Classes are held Tuesday-Friday from 9am to 1pm. Please contact Claire Makins at clairemakins@seattlecolleges.edu or 206-934-5459 or Jan Johnson at jjohnson@ywcaworks.org or 206-436-8633.

Medical Office Professional: South Seattle College is offering a free training in Medical Administration.  This is a 20 week intensive introduction to the personal and technical skills required for entry-level employment in Medical Business Information Technology/Office Administration.  This course includes a built in Externship within the medical field. If you are interested in participating, please sign up for an orientation at South Seattle Community College startnextquarter.org  or contact Kristi O’Neill at 206-747-7024 or Kristi.ONeill@seattlecolleges.edu.  Classes begin this September and are Mon - Thurs from 9:00am – 4:30pm and Fri 9am-2:30pm.

The Social Security Administration is putting on a free workshop at the Bellevue Public Library on everything you need to know about Social Security including: Retirement Benefits and Eligibility Requirements, What Early Retirement Does To Your Benefits, How Survivor Benefits Can Help Your Family, Information Regarding Medicare, Disability, and Spouse Benefits, SSA Online Services, What the Future Holds for the Agency, and Understanding How To Get The Most From Your Benefits.  To RSVP contact Esperanza Borboa at 425.747.7274 Ext. 207 or esperanza@elap.org.

WorkSource Rainier is hosting a hiring event for Security/Patrol/Flex Officers this Friday, August 8^th from 10am- 12pm.  The employer offers free training for multiple full and part-time jobs. To reserve a seat to the hiring event contact csimpson@esd.wa.gov.

Want to see more job openings? 

Check out our sources:

Mayors Office for Senior Citizens Job List (7/31/14)
Job Leads! WorkSource King County Business Services Blog
WorkSource Job Fair & Hiring Event Calendar

Or try these job search sites:

Beehive  Craig's List  Glass Door  Indeed  Jobaline  Monster  NWjobs