Workforce Education Funding

You may be eligible for Worker Retraining if you’re a Washington resident and meet one of the following criteria in the past four years:

• Collecting or have collected unemployment benefits from WA State in the past four years
• Eligible Veteran
• Displaced Homemaker – divorced, separated or widowed
• Formerly Self-Employed in state-licensed business
• Worker at risk of unemployment without upgrading skills

You may be eligible for WorkFirst if you’re receiving Temporary Aid for Needy Families (TANF) through Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS). Education and Training is an approved WorkFirst activity.

You may be eligible for Basic Food Employment and Training (BFET) if you qualify for Basic Food Assistance through Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS). In addition, BFET-eligible students may receive assistance with support services such as child care and transportation. If you meet the income guidelines you may also be eligible for Basic Food Assistance. Go to foodhelp.wa.gov to apply.

You may be eligible for Opportunity Grant funding if you’re a Washington state resident, meet income criteria and are pursuing an approved career training program.

You may be eligible for Early Achievers if you’re working in a childcare center, an Early Learning program or work as an in-home child care provider. Funds can pay for degrees and certificates in Early Childhood Education.