Workforce Funding
The Workforce Funding department’s mission is to increase opportunities for adult learners by providing access to financial resources through grant programs. We contribute to the college’s retention efforts by providing wrap-around support services to our students to foster educational excellence. EverettCC.edu/Workforce
Opportunity Grant Program
The Opportunity Grant program provides educational training for low-income students pursuing careers in high-wage and high demand occupations. The program offers funding for up to 45 credits for any of the approved programs. Washington College Grant recipients may be eligible to have their grant increased for an increase in credit load after the census date. They are encouraged to contact the financial aid office for additional information.
In addition to tuition and mandatory fees, the program also assists students with up to $1,000 for books, supplies, and/or tools per year.
The Opportunity Grant program provides individual assistance, career exploration, and guidance to students to explore other resources throughout the college.
For more information, contact Opportunity Grant at 425-259-8925 or by email at opportunitygrant@everettcc.edu.
WorkFirst
WorkFirst is a program that supports low-income students in building their self-efficacy through ongoing case management and an interactive life transition program that emphasizes their skills. WorkFirst also provides assistance with tuition and books for students ineligible for federal financial aid or whose financial aid is pending. WorkFirst also has support funds available to help with other school-relatedexpenses such as school supplies, transportation costs, and emergency expenses.
To qualify for WorkFirst, students must be receiving Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF). Students must be in an approved program of study, which includes GED, High School Completion, ELA/ESL, vocational certificate programs, Associate in Technical Arts degrees, and most transfer degrees. Students should start the process by talking to their Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) case manager, who will then refer the student to the EvCC WorkFirst staff.
Basic Food Employment and Training Program
The Basic Food Employment & Training (BFET) program is a partnership between Everett Community College and DSHS, which offers education and work training opportunities to students receiving federal basic food assistance (SNAP) through DSHS.
On a funds available basis, the BFET program assists participants with tuition, books, and emergency support for students ineligible for financial aid or whose financial aid is pending while attending Everett Community College. BFET participants receive child care referrals to Working Connections Childcare. Students must be in an approved program of study, which includes GED, High School Completion, ELA/ESL, vocational certificate programs, Associate in Technical Arts degrees, and most transfer degrees.
Worker Retraining
EvCC works in partnership with the Employment Security Department (ESD) to provide job training for people who are dislocated workers or laid-off. Worker Retraining is a “jump-start” funding source providing assistance with tuition, fees, books, tools, supplies and/or emergency funds.
Students must be in an approved program of study, which includes GED, High School Completion, ESL or vocational certificate programs and select Associate in Technical Arts/Associate of Applied Arts degrees.
To find out if you may be eligible, please complete a short survey at StartNextQuarter.org.
Employment Security
EvCC contracts with WorkSource to provide an Employment Security representative to EvCC students. Our ESD representative can assist with completing the paperwork to attend school and collect unemployment benefits at the same time (CAT/TB applications).
To receive assistance, please contact Worker Retraining at workerretraining@everettcc.edu or 425-259-8755.
Trade Act
The Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) program was created to provide benefits and support to workers who became unemployed due to the impact of international trade.
The TAA program seeks to provide U.S. workers who are adversely affected by trade with the opportunity to obtain the skills, resources, and support they need to become reemployed. An adverse effect includes a job loss or threat of job loss.
For information about this program or for assistance with completing TAA paperwork, contact Worker Retraining at workerretraining@everettcc.edu or 425-259-8755.
Internships
Workforce Funding acts as a clearinghouse for internships for students whether they are required, optional, or exploratory for a certificate or degree. For more information, call 425-388-9278.