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WorkFirst

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Job training for people receiving public assistance.

The WorkFirst program assists parents who receive Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF).

How does WorkFirst Work?

First, eligible students are referred by their DSHS case manager. Second, TCC will assess your current skills, strengths and interests and begin career planning. Finally, you'll begin training that will prepare you to enter the workforce in wage progression positions.

Some of the advantages to the WorkFirst program at TCC are:

  • WorkFirst tuition assistance/financial aid (tuition, books, fees)
  • WorkFirst work-study (paid work experience)
  • Courses in computers and essential life skills
    (work attitude and values for employment success, customer service, and financial literacy)
  • Free educational assessment testing
  • Student services including educational planning, resume assistance, job search assistance

Contact Sabra Murray

Referral to TCC: Call the WorkFirst program specialist case worker at the Department of Social and Health Services for referral to TCC.

For program specific questions: Call the TCC WorkFirst information line at 253.460.4494.

WorkFirst Services

Adult Basic Education ServicesCASAS Assessment; GED Testing; Assessment of Learning Challenges; GED/ABE Classes
Business & Office CommunicationsEffective Communication Styles; Time Management; Interviewing Techniques; Business Communication Role Playing; Communicating Across Difference; Listening as a Skill
Computer FundamentalsKeyboarding; Word processing; Spreadsheets; Database; Management; PowerPoint; Email; World Wide Web
Work Experience Training (WEX)Workplace Skills; Volunteer Positions; On-the-Job Experience
Job PlacementA collaborative service between TCC's WorkFirst Program, Co-Located ESD Job Service Specialist and Tacoma Community House

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