To be eligible, a participant must be a resident of King County, over 18 years of age, member of a federally recognized tribe, unemployed or underemployed and meet U.S. Department of Labor income guidelines (http://aspe.hhs.gov/poverty/)
To set up an intake, contact (425) 414-0051 to make an appointment.
What is NWSP:
NWSP supports comprehensive employment and training activities, because a skilled workforce is critical to the future of our Native communities.
- Job counseling
- Academic counseling and assistance
- Referrals and placement
- Classroom training
Who is eligible:
Native Americans, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians who are economically disadvantaged and/or unemployed
Where:
Columbia City
3712 S. Ferdinand
Seattle, WA 98118
Columbia City Station from the light rail
LINKS: These pages help both employers and workers.
- Free Microsoft e-learning
- Agricultural services
- www.esd.wa.gov where workers can apply for unemployment benefits, find labor market information, and businesses can register for business, find information about hiring, and receiving help with layoffs.
- Worksource Website
- Workforce Explorer
- Washington Aerospace Training & Research Center
Paying For College
College students: click here to find AI/AN specific scholarships.
Please check our Job Links HERE!
Yolanda Spencer, Program Manager
yspencer@unitedindians.org
206-475-0406
Christian Harris, Program Coordinator
cjharris@unitedindians.org
425-414-0051