Workforce Development

At LWTech we offer several federal and state funded programs through Workforce Development (WFD). The programs may provide assistance with tuition, books, advising, and individualized support services. Students must qualify for the programs to receive benefits.

Want to see if you qualify for any of our WFD programs? Take one of the following surveys to determine if you might be eligible for one or more of the Workforce Development funding programs.

Prospective Students

Take the "Start Next Quarter" survey to see if you are eligible for Workforce Development funding programs and to sign up for a Workforce Development Information Session. At the information session you will learn more about LWTech, our programs of study, how to get started, and the Workforce Development funding programs that you may be eligible for.

Take the "Start Next Quarter" Survey

 

Current LWTech Students

Current LWTech students can complete the Workforce Development Survey-Application listed below to see if you are eligible for Workforce Development funding programs.  After answering the first few questions, if you appear potentially eligible, the rest of the Workforce Development application will open automatically for you to complete and submit.  You will be contacted within 5-7 business days regarding your eligibility and provided with additional information.

For further questions about Workforce Development programs or about your Workforce eligibility determination, please contact us at wfd@lwtech.edu or (425) 739-8339.

Complete the "Workforce Development Funding Eligibility Survey-Application"

 

Workforce Development "Lunch and Learn" Info Sessions

To learn more about Workforce Development (WFD) programs and eligibility, feel free to drop in to one our WFD Virtual "Lunch and Learn" sessions offered every Thursday from 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Just click on the button below to join the session and chat with a WFD Coordinator.

Join Virtual Session

 

Learn About Workforce Development

Basic Food, Employment, and Training (BFET)

The Basic Food, Employment, and Training program offers tuition, book and supply funding, career and educational advising, support in navigating DSHS, and childcare assistance to students that are receiving federal Basic Food Assistance (food benefits) from DSHS. 

Career Services

Career Services offers services such as job search resources, assistance with search, and online job postings. The services are for students, alumni, and community members. We also offer workshops for those choosing a career, resume writing, and interviewing.

Community Resources

LWTech partners with Community Based Organizations that offer help to qualified students. Many of these community organizations have a regular presence on our campus. Their presence helps increase accessibility to students.

Opportunity Grant

The Opportunity Grant program offers up to 45 credits of tuition and fee assistance, up to $1,000 per year for books and supplies, career and educational advising, and support in navigating college and community resources to income eligible students pursuing high-wage, high-demand occupations.

Worker Retraining

The Worker Retraining program offers tuition assistance, career counseling, advising, priority class registration, and other benefits to individuals in career transition such as laid-off workers, displaced homemakers, vulnerable workers, and formerly self-employed individuals. Military veterans discharged in the last 48 months, and active duty military with separation orders, may be eligible for help with the cost of books.

WorkFirst

The WorkFirst program offers support to students who are referred from DSHS and receive Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF). Benefits may include an available DSHS liaison, tutoring, and tuition and book assistance.

 

Workforce Development Office Information