ConnectUp Program Changes

Greetings,

We want to let you know about some changes coming to ConnectUp due to reductions in operational resources.

First, our core services will remain: King County Community Voice Mail services will continue. We will still take live calls for Community Voice Mail signup, technical support for CVM users and agency partners, and other CVM needs Monday through Friday 9-5 at 694.6744.

The Resource Wire email list will also continue as it has. ConnectUp will continue to compile and distribute information on job opportunities, social services and free events a couple times a week and send it out via email, voicemail, and social media. We encourage people to join The Resource Wire email list, and follow us on Twitter and like us on Facebook.

Unfortunately, we will be limiting our Phone and Internet Resources program.

Starting 2/25 ConnectUp will only answer live calls for phone and internet assistance on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 AM - 4 PM. People will still be able to leave a message anytime and we will call them back on the next Tuesday or Thursday.

Also, we will no longer be distributing brochures or providing workshops and presentations on phone and internet discount programs. We encourage people to visit our website for phone and internet discount information at  www.solid-ground.org/connectup.

Thank you for your support and understanding during this transition.

Solid Ground ConnectUp Staff

Job Opportunities 2/23/15

This message is about job opportunities in the Seattle area.

Hammer & Hand Hiring Event on Tuesday, February 24, from 5 – 6pm at Bullitt Center at 1501 E. Madison St. Suite 250, Seattle,98122. Anyone interested in learning more about Hammer & Hand and furthering their career as a carpenter, lead carpenter, or project supervisor is welcome to attend. Use the call box and look for “Hammer & Hand” at the Madison St. entrance to be buzzed into the building. The office is through the first door and to your. RSVP to this free event at: hammerandhand.com/field-notes/hammer-hand-seattle-team-recruiting-event/

Millionair Club Charity is looking to hire 150 eager workers for the Sounders’ opening game on March 8, such as cooks, cashiers, and runners. This is not full time employment but is perfect if you need extra money or to get some work history. They will be staffing Seattle sports games throughout the year. If you sign up now, you’ll be able to pick which games you’d like to work. Please apply in person Monday through Thursday, February 18- March 4 from 7:00am-1:00pm at Millionair Club Charity on 2515 Western Ave.Seattle, 98107. Please bring required employment paperwork, i.e. social security card, non-expired driver’s license/state issued ID or birth certificate. You must be 18 or over to apply and have no crimes against people and no felonies. For question please call Rhonda at 206-728-5627.

Pacifica Recruiting Event for 20 Mechanical & Electrical Assemblers in South Seattle on Tuesday, March 3, from 1:30 – 3:30pm at WorkSource Renton on 500 SW 7th Street Suite 100, Renton, 98057. Session 1 is 1:30pm - 2:30pm and Session 2 is 2:30pm - 3:30pm. Pacifica  (www.pacifica.cc), based in South Seattle, is a specialty fabrication and refurbishment company operating in the mass transportation vehicle industry. The company is recruiting for 10 Mechanical Assemblers & 10 Electrical Assemblers at $16-$25/hr DOE + full benefits. Registration is required at: worksource-pacifica.eventbrite.com

Car drivers needed at SeaTac! Operate rental cars in the city of SeaTac and car rental site locations in a safe manner to securely move them to and from various locations of a car rental facility on and off installation. Must have a valid and clean Washington Driver's License and at least three years of provable driving experience. A CDL is not required, but is a plus. A criminal background check, results of which are not necessarily a bar to employment and a drug screen are required. Company operates 24/7, with openings for part- and full-time positions. Compensation is $9.47/hour plus healthcare at reduced cost. If interested, apply in person, Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. at GCA, 12620 Interurban Ave S, Bldg. B, Suite 130, Tukwila (located at the Tukwila Commerce Park).

Want to see more job openings? 

Check out our sources:
Job Leads! WorkSource King County Business Services Blog
WorkSource Job Fair & Hiring Event Calendar 
Mayor's Office for Senior Citizens Jobs List 2/23/15

Or try these job search sites:

 
Craig's List  Glass Door  Indeed  Jobaline  Monster  NWjobs  Snagajob 

Job Opportunities 2/13/15

This message is about job opportunities in the Seattle area.

Are you receiving Basic Food or Unemployment Benefits and are interested in learning about careers and training opportunities in Landscape Horticulture? If so, please attend this 1-hour workshop to learn more about how to enter into this growing and rewarding field! Workshop will be held at Rainier WorkSource, 2531 Rainier Ave S. Seattle, 98144 on Wednesday, February 18^th, from 10:00-11:00am. Please contact Kristi O’Neill to register: Kristi.ONeill@seattlecolleges.edu

WorkSource Redmond is hosting a Mock Interview Session on Wednesday, February 18, from 1pm-3pm at WorkSource Redmond, 7735 178th Place NE, Redmond. There is space for about 20 customers. Employers will conduct mini mock interviews with each person (10 minute interview and 5 minutes for feedback). Customers will provide their resumes and job titles they want to practice interviewing for ahead of the interviews. Registration is required. If you are interested in participating please email your first and last names directly to Denise Barbour, dbarbour@esd.wa.gov and use the email subject line: "Redmond Mock Interviews." Denise will confirm if she still has space to accommodate the request, based on first-come, first served.

WorkSource Back2Work Now! will be having a career fair on Monday, February 23. Session #1 will be 1pm-2:30pm and Session #2 will be 2:30pm-4pm at Electrical Apprenticeship Building next door to WorkSource Renton, 550 SW 7th St., Renton. For more than 100 job seekers, this job fair will be especially helpful for job seekers who have been out of work for 5 or more months, but all are welcome. The fair will include career and workforce training resources breakout sessions and a recruiting event with: United Site Services, Service Linen Supply, Amtrak, MV Transit, New Era Staffing, Goodbye Graffiti, Seaport Steel and more to come! Registration is required due to limited space at: back2worknow.eventbrite.com

WorkSource Renton Public Sector and Government Employer Panel & Recruiting Event is on Tuesday, February 24, from 1pm-3:30pm at WorkSource Renton, 500 SW 7th Street, Renton. For about 45 job seekers interested in government employment. The first hour of the session will be a facilitated employer information panel, and during the second half each employer will have their own recruiting table so job seekers can chat with them one-on-one. Participating employers include US General Services Administration, City of Renton, Washington State Patrol, and US Customs and Border Protection. Due to limited space, registration is required at: worksourcerenton.eventbrite.com

Want to see more job openings? 

Check out our sources:
Job Leads! WorkSource King County Business Services Blog
WorkSource Job Fair & Hiring Event Calendar 

Or try these job search sites:

Craig's List  Glass Door  Indeed  Jobaline  Monster  NWjobs  Snagajob 

Make Change! A Free Debt Education Workshop

This message is about a free debt education workshop in Bellevue.

The Eastside Legal Assistance Program is hosting Make Change! A free two hour class that will help you address debt related issues, figure out when you need an attorney, what you can do on your own, and provide information on finding help. The workshop will be held Wednesday, February 18th, from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM at Lake Hills Public Library, 15590 Lake Hills Boulevard, Bellevue, 98007.

Topics include:

• Assessing your debt situation
• Options for resolution
• Available resources
• Dealing with debt collectors
• Your rights
• Negotiating
• Can they take your income?
• How to respond to a collection lawsuit
• The proper process for garnishments
• When do you need an attorney?
• Should you file bankruptcy?
• The consequences
• The protections

Please call (206) 267-7095 to reserve your spot.

Job Opportunities 2/9/15

This message is about job opportunities in the Seattle area.

WorkSource Auburn Warehouse & Distribution Job Fair on Wednesday, February 11, from 1 – 3:30pm at 2707 I Street NE, Auburn, 98002. More than 100 job seekers interested in entry-level and experienced warehouse, transportation, and distribution occupations. Some participating employers include: Auto Warehousing Co., Uline, Can’t Stop Moving, Frito Lay, US Foods, United Site Services, Falcon Freight Services, PetroCard, and more! Registration is required at: worksourceauburn.eventbrite.com. Due to limited space only pre-registered customers will be admitted into the event.

Ready Jet is holding an open interview session on February 12th from 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm at Airport Jobs Office at SeaTac Airport, 17801 International Blvd, Mezzanine Level, Room MT6626M, at the north end of mezzanine. Interviews are on a first come/first served basis. Arrive early to register, please complete the ReadyJet application which can be found on readyjet.com/join-our-team. Please bring completed application and 2 forms of identification.

Youth Career Fair at Seattle Goodwill, 700Dearborn Place S., Seattle on Tuesday, February 17th, from 1pm–4pm. 350+ youth job seekers for those 16-24 years old. There will be 20 youth services and education/training organizations and more than 20 employers. Breakout sessions include providing quality customer service, resume building and review, getting and keeping a job, computer lab online application support, and FAFSA information. For more information please contact: Julie.shor@kingcounty.gov, or Sally.vaughn@kingcounty.gov

Professional Transportation Inc. Interviewing & Hiring Event for 15 Non-Commercial Drivers on Wednesday, February 18, 9:00am-3:00pm at WorkSource South Seattle College, Georgetown Campus, 6737Corson Avenue S., Seattle, 98108, Building B, Room 102. No registration necessary if you meet all the qualifications, just show up anytime during the event with your valid driver's license to complete the job application and have a one on one interview. Job requirements include, 7 years personal driving experience, pass pre-employment drug screen, read, write and converse in English, read/understand road maps, pass driving test. More info at professionaltransportationinc.com

Stellar Senior Living and Farrington Court in Redmond & Kent have several positions available. Please visit stellarliving.com/careers to see more details about the specific jobs.

Want to see more job openings? 

Check out our sources:
Job Leads! WorkSource King County Business Services Blog
WorkSource Job Fair & Hiring Event Calendar 

Or try these job search sites:

Craig's List  Glass Door  Indeed  Jobaline  Monster  NWjobs  Snagajob 

South King County Mobile Medical Unit

This is a message about South King County Mobile Medical Unit

Are you…

·         living on the streets, in a camp, in a vehicle, or in a shelter?

·         “couch surfing” or living “doubled-up” with family or friends?

·         living in transitional housing?

Or, have you been homeless in the past year? 

If so, the Mobile Medical Program is for you! It provides

Walk-in care for most medical problems including:

ü  Screening for diabetes and high blood pressure

ü  Help with:

o   DSHS and other benefits applications

o   Mental Health Care

o   Connecting to other services

§  Dental Care

§  Shelter / Housing

§  Food

§  Domestic Violence

o   Establishing a regular medical provider

The Mobile Medical Program holds clinics at community meal programs in Auburn, Bellevue, Burien, Federal Way, Kent, Renton, and Tukwila.

Please Note: This program provides no-cost walk-in care for people who are living homeless (or were recently homeless) only. Please try to arrive at least one hour before the scheduled end time for the clinic. On rare occasions the clinic will close earlier than the scheduled time.  Please call the Mobile Van phone (206-330-6775) if you would like to confirm the shift end time for a particular day.

Uninsured? The Mobile Medical staff can help you apply for a new Medicaid program available to people with a low income. The program covers prescriptions, doctor and hospital visits, basic dental and vision care, and more. There are no co-pays and you do not need to be disabled. The staff can help you find out if your income makes you eligible. You can find more about this new program at: www.wahealthplanfinder.org

For more information contact Joshua.hoke@kingcounty.gov or 206-915-4809

For a monthly schedule and information visit: kingcounty.gov/health/mobilemed

Date/ Fecha	Day/ Día	Clinic Times/ Horario	Location/Dirección	Days that the Dental Van Joins the Medical Van
Feb 2	Mon Lunes	3:30pm to 7:30pm	Kent Lutheran Church 336 2ND Ave S, Kent	DENTAL
Feb 3	Tues Martes	10am to 2pm	New Hope Christian Fellowship 31411 6th Ave S, Federal Way
Feb 4	Wed Miercoles	11am to 3pm	Transform Burien 4th Ave SW between SW 144th St and SW 146th St (by the skate park)	DENTAL
Feb 5	Thurs Jueves	4:30pm to 7:30pm	Spirit Fest-Auburn community feeding; Pyung An Presbyterian chuch. 526 12th St SE, Auburn
Feb 9	Mon Lunes	2:30pm to 6:30pm	1st United Methodist Church 100 N St SE, Auburn	DENTAL
Feb 10	Tues Martes	11am to 3pm	Church by the Side of the Road 3455 S 148th St, Tukwila	DENTAL
Feb 11	Wed Miercoles	10am to 2pm	Congregations for the Homeless 752 108th Ave NE, Bellevue
Feb 12	Thurs Jueves	3:30pm to 7:30pm	Calvary Lutheran Church 2415 S. 320th St, Federal Way
Feb 17	Tues Martes	10am to 2pm	New Hope Christian Fellowship 31411 6th Ave S, Federal Way	DENTAL
Feb 18	Wed Miercoles	11am to 3pm	Transform Burien 4th Ave SW between SW 144th St and SW 146th St (by the skate park)
Feb 19	Thurs Jueves	3:30pm to 7:30pm	Salvation Army 720 S. Tobin, Renton
Feb 23	Mon Lunes	3:30pm to 7:30pm	Kent Lutheran Church 336 2nd Ave S, Kent
Feb 24	Tues Martes	11am to 3pm	Church by the Side of the Road 3455 S 148th St, Tukwila
Feb 25	Wed Miercoles	3:30pm to 7:30pm	Salvation Army 720 S. Tobin, Renton	DENTAL