| There are various federal and state programs available in
Washington to help workers train for new careers. Click on the following links to learn more about
available training programs for farm workers and their families.
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Washington State
Employment Security Department |
The Washington State
Employment Security Department helps people succeed throughout their
working lives. We support workers during times of unemployment, track
and analyze labor market trends, and link businesses and job seekers
to a diverse range of employment services provided by the state’s
WorkSource
system. |
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OIC of Washington |
OIC manages and operates a
program that provides employment-related services to eligible workers
and their families in Washington. |
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WIA Adult
Program |
The purpose of the Adult Program is to
help workers stay employed, earn more money and improve their job
skills. This program aims to improve the quality of the
work force, reduce welfare dependency, and enhance the productivity and
competitiveness of the nation's economy. There is a priority for
eligible low-income and welfare recipients and for certain veterans or
veteran spouses to receive specific services. The program provides a
range of self-service and staff-assisted services for adults seeking
employment.
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WIA Youth
Program |
WIA youth programs provide a wide variety
of services that help low-income young people (ages 14-21) to succeed
in school and work. Program participants may receive services such as
occupational skills training, counseling, internships, job placements,
mentoring, tutoring, leadership development and support services.
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Big Bend Community College |
The Farmworker's Program classes are
designed to help agricultural farm workers upgrade their skills and
enable them to take advantage of available employment opportunities.
Classes are offered in basic automotive maintenance, computer
literacy, welding and English. These classes are taught bilingually
(Spanish/English). |
| CAMP |
The College Assistance Migrant Program
(CAMP) assists students who are migratory or seasonal farm workers (or
children of such workers) enrolled in their first year of
college undergraduate studies. The funding supports completion of
the first year of studies. Competitive five-year grants for CAMP
projects are made to colleges or to nonprofit private agencies that
cooperate with such institutions. The program serves approximately
2,400 CAMP participants annually. The following universities in
Washington operate and manage the CAMP program.
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| Learn
English |
English classes are offered
through various community colleges, school districts and community-based organizations. The following community colleges offer ESL
classes.
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