Job Opportunities 9/22/15

Kapstone Container is hiring 10 full time, entry level production workers. This position pays more than $18/hour after 90 days. The recruiting event will be on Thursday, September 24th at the WorkSource office in South Seattle College’s Georgetown Campus, located at 6737 Corson Ave S, Seattle, 98108. Two sessions will be held at 8:30am and 1pm. Registration is required at worksource-kapstone.eventbrite.com. 

Prospect Airport Services is hiring for passenger service agents and baggage handlers. The Open Interviews will be Wednesday, September 30th and Thursday, October 1st from 10am to 2pm in the Airport Jobs Office. Applicants must be able to show eligibility to work in the US, be able to lift 70 pounds and be available for variable shifts including weekends and holidays.

WinCo Foods is opening a new store in Edmonds and they are looking for a variety of employees. Applications are only accepted online. Click on this link for a complete list of available positions.

Goodwill’s Youth Green Corps is looking for people 18 to 24 that are not currently employed or in school. The 8 month work readiness program gives young adults an opportunity to build a strong work history while providing training in job search and computer skills. Participants will be working on forest restoration and environmental stewardship in the Seattle Parks while getting career focused training at Goodwill. The program runs from October 2015 to June 2016. Contact Alison Gerttula at alison.gerttula@seattlegoodwill.org for more information.

Rent Smart Workshop

Solid Ground hosts a Rent Smart Workshop every quarter. There will be one on Monday, September 28th from 4:30 to 6:30pm at the Shoreline Library. This is an opportunity to learn more about your rights as a renter and how to create a productive relationship with your landlord. Our tenant counselors work with renters from all over Washington State and have strategies to resolve common problems. Bring your questions and concerns or just learn more about your rights and how to be a good tenant.

If you would like to attend this workshop, please call 206-694-6748 or email tenantwa@solid-ground.org to RSVP. If you have questions about renting or landlord-tenant law, call the tenant services hotline at 206-694-6767. The hotline is open on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday.

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Job Opportunities 9/15/15

Military Sealift Command is hosting a career fair at Rainier Worksource located at 2531 Rainier Ave S,Seattle 98144 on Thursday, September 17th. Information sessions will be held at 10am, 11am and 12 noon. There are many careers available that provide advancement opportunities and competitive pay. Email info@sealiftcommand.com for more information.

YWCA is holding a job and resource fair on Tuesday, September 22nd. It runs from 9:30am to 1:30pm and will take place at the YWCA Greenbridge Learning Center at 9720 8th Ave SW,Seattle 98106. This event will have employers from many different fields including healthcare, manufacturing, logistics, and transportation. Bring your résumé and dress to impress. This will also be an opportunity to sign up for Metro’s low income fare discount, ORCA LIFT. 

TransDev is hiring for Para-Transit drivers. They will be holding a recruiting event for drivers on Wednesday, September 23rd from 1-4pm at WorkSource Auburn. Para-Transit drivers are not required to have their CDL and make more than $15/hour plus benefits. They are looking for drivers to work a flexible 15-32 hour week with the potential to go up to full time. Register at worksource-transdev.eventbrite.com to get more information.

South Seattle College has space for more students in the First Steps Program. This 11 week training program gives students the tools to succeed in a wide variety of office and administrative jobs. In today’s economy, nearly every job requires some amount of interaction with computers. If you feel like your lack of experience or comfort with technology has kept you from finding a position, this program is a great place to start. All tuition and books are paid for if you are low income, unemployed or on food stamps. Orientation will be held on Wednesday, September 30th at 1pm in the Robert Smith Building Room 81 at South Seattle College, 6000 16th Ave SW. Classes start October 5th and are Monday to Thursday 9am to 4pm and Friday 9am to noon. Contact Workforce Education at 206-934-5835 for more information.

Financial Tips 9/10/15

Solid Ground is home to many great programs that can help people create stability and prosperity. Judy Poston is our Financial Fitness Guru. She holds workshops and does one on one coaching to help people set and achieve their goals. Judy had a few tips that can make a big difference.

When you have spare change, throw it in a jar and don’t touch it!  When the jar is full, take the money to the bank and deposit into your savings account and immediately begin refilling the savings jar. If you have children, you can turn this into a fun-family challenge to see who can save the most change in a month’s time!  This will help to teach your children how to save money!

If you are a coffee drinker, you can spend big dollars at your favorite coffee shop. If you cut back on two lattes a month, you can save $10 a month or more and put this money into your savings account! That's more than $100 a year. It may seem small but having some money set aside can make surprise expenses or emergencies much less stressful.

If may surprise you to learn where all of your money goes. For one month, keep track of every purchase. This can give you a good idea of where you can cut back in order to give yourself more wiggle room.

You can connect with Judy by emailing financialfitness@solid-ground.org or calling 206-694-6864.

Job Opportunities 9/8/15

Elwood Staffing is holding a multi-day hiring event every day from Tuesday 9/8 to Friday 9/11 9:30am-11:30am. They will be filling temporary and temp to hire labor and warehouse positions. This event will take place at 8009 South 180th St, Suite 114, Kent 98032. You can streamline the process by completing the application from home at elwoodjobs.com. Bring ID that proves your right to work in the United States such as social security card, birth certificate or unexpired passport.

Hertz Rental Cars Hiring Day is Tuesday, September 15 from 4:00 to 7:00pm. They are hiring for service attendants, counter sales representatives, and courtesy bus drivers. This event will take place at Hertz, 3150 S 160th St, Seattle 98188. RSVP with raychelle.brooks@hertz.com. Bring an updated resume. You can also apply prior to the event at www.hertz.jobs.

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Worksource Redmond is hosting a fun event that will help you develop your pitch to employers. This event is focused on IT job seekers and will have some employers from the tech industry there. It will be held at the Redmond Library, 15990 NE 85th St in Redmond on Wednesday, September 16 from 1-4pm. Registration is required at www.worksourceredmond.eventbrite.com. 

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Eating Healthy On A Budget 9/3/15

Eating healthy meals can be a challenge even when you aren't on a strict budget. The folks from Cooking Matters at Solid Ground gave us some tips to help stretch your dollar and get the best quality food for you and your family.

-Canned and frozen fruits and vegetables are picked at the peak of freshness. This means that they retain the nutrients and flavor without the short shelf life of fresh fruits and veg. Canned or frozen produce is usually more affordable than fresh when outside peak growing season.

-Stock your pantry with a few staples to bulk up your meals and make them more nutritious. Try adding frozen spinach to your next pasta dish or canned beans to soup. These items add vitamins and minerals as well as fiber which helps you feel fuller for longer.

-Think of recipes as guidelines, not strict rules. You can substitute similar items that might be on sale or readily available at the food bank. For example, you can use rice instead of pasta or swap out different vegetables in many recipes. This will give you some variety as well as allow you to take advantage of the best deals.

-A bit of planning can save you a lot of time and money. Making and portioning out food ahead of time can save you from needing to buy expensive prepared food while you are out and about. It will give you more control over what you eat as well as save you a lot of money in the long run.

Job Opportunities 9/1/15

TJ Maxx in Northgate will be hiring for Sales and Merchandise Associates at the WorkSource Office at North Seattle College, 9600 College Way N. This event will be on Tuesday, September 8 from 9am to 1pm. Bring your résumé and be prepared to complete an application and interview.

Aerotek will be hiring for forklift operators, welders, machinists, and many other positions. This hiring event will take place at WorkSource Renton, 500 SW Seventh St, #100, Renton on Thursday, September 10 from 1pm to 3pm. Registrations is required at worksource-aerotek.eventbrite.com. Interviews will be happening on site. All shifts are available and these positions are long term, temp-to-hire contracts.

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UPS is hiring for package handlers, delivery drivers and mechanics. The hiring event will be on Thursday, September 10 from 10am to 12pm at WorkSource Rainier, 2531 Rainier Ave S in Seattle.

Menzies Aviation is looking for ramp agents at a hiring event on Tuesday, September 15 from 10am to 2pm at the Airport Jobs Office. Ramp agents load and unload luggage and cargo from aircraft. This job requires a driver’s license and the ability to lift and move 75 pounds on a continuous basis. Bring a resume or complete an application at this website to speed up the process at the hiring event.

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Pineapple Hospitality has many positions open in their 4 hotels in Seattle. They have many hospitality and food service positions available such as concierge, barista, line cook, reservation agent and shuttle driver. Go to staypineapple.com/careers to find out more.

There are two training programs currently available to people looking to work in a medical office. 

Seattle Vocational Institute offers a 3 quarter Medical Administrative Assistant program. This program is offered in partnership with the YWCA Career Pathways Program. Medical administrative assistants learn diverse topics such as medical terminology, insurance coding and patient service. Eligible students can receive resources to pay for school as well as assistance with common barriers to education like childcare and housing. Contact Crystal Baker at 206-934-4945 or crystal.baker@seattlecolleges.edu for more information on this program.

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South Seattle College offers a Medical Office Professional Certificate Program that prepares students for careers in healthcare settings. This program is free to people receiving Basic Food or Unemployment benefits. Students enrolling in this program must be able to type 35 words per minute and have intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office. For more information about this program and how to get started, contact Kristi O’Neill at 206-747-7024 or kristi.oneill@seattlecolleges.edu.

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If you are looking to develop your office skills and build a foundation for future training, the First Step Program is for you. First Step is an 11 week course that is designed to get students ready for work in an office. Topics include keyboarding, business communication, math review and career development. This program can be fully paid for if you qualify. Contact Kristi O’Neill at 206-747-7024 or kristi.oneill@seattlecolleges.edu for more information on this program.

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