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Americorp (top)
Related to: Internships / Apprenticeships

🌐 Website | 📞 360-902-0656

📨 servewa@ofm.wa.gov

Description:
Americorps is a federal agency that provides a pathway to employment opportunities for Americans of all backgrounds to serve in fields such as restoration, disaster services, food security, and health. Most times, these opportunities are unpaid but they offer paid housing, work experience, and travel opportunities.

https://americorps.gov

Cascade Community Connections (top)
Related to: Internships / Apprenticeships

🌐 Website | 📞 360-774-3342

Description:
Job training opportunities and assistance for people with disabilities. They offer the high school transition service for those who are graduating high school and need support transitioning into the workforce. They start early offering activities and services that align with the students IEP and individuals beyond high school goals. The high school transition program can start as early as 16 and is offered until the age of 21.

https://casconnections.org

Clemente Course (top)
Related to: Educational Opportunities

🌐 Website | 📞 360-344-2374

📨 danaweir@jeffersonyouthproject.org

Description:
The Clemente Course at OWL360 offers a transformative college-level educational experience for those facing economic hardship. This program empowers students to further their education and careers, to engage in their communities and to realize their dreams. Students who qualify can access free tuition, books, childcare and transportation.

https://www.owl360.org/clemente-course

Community Boat Project - Paid Internship (top)
Related to: Internships / Apprenticeships

🌐 Website

Description:
Applicants must be ages 18-25 years old. This internship focuses on developing leadership, craftsmanship, and seamanship skills. Folks have the opportunity to commit to 3, 6, or 9 months. Building projects include tiny homes, boats, painting murals, or any other eclectic project that comes their way.

https://communityboatproject.org/programs/internships

Darrell McVea (top)
Related to: Financial

🌐 Website | 📞 360-426-1601

📨 dmcvea@pcfcu.org

Description:
360-426-1601 ext. 3184 | Darrell McVea works with Peninsula Credit Union, providing Financial Education without cost, to Jefferson, Kitsap, and Mason counties. He will meet with youth and young adults to support their financial goals and offer the tools needed to plan ahead and succeed. In addition, Peninsula Credit Union offers free webinars around various financial topics.

https://pcfcu.balancepro.org/index.php?action=resources

Economic Development Council (EDC Team Jefferson) (top)
Related to: Employment Resources

🌐 Website | 📞 360-379-4693

📨 admin@edcteamjefferson.org

Address:
385 Benedict Street, Suite 2A
Port Townsend, WA 998368 | 🗺️ Map

Description:
The EDC works directly with local small businesses to provide "high-leverage, place-based activities that improve the economic wellbeing and quality of life for people in Jefferson County, and living systems in which we are embedded." While the EDC does not actually hire employees, this is a great contact as you build your network. Often folks in this type of position are aware of current employment opportunities.

https://www.edcteamjefferson.org/

High School Completion Diploma Program Through Peninsula College (top)
Related to: Educational Opportunities

📞 360-417-6380

📨 TShelp@pencol.edu

Description:
Peninsula College’s HS+ program offers adults the chance to earn their high school diploma in as little as 10 weeks. Through their program, students have the potential to turn the knowledge they have acquired through a variety of life experiences into high school credits that move them closer to a diploma.

Intelligent (top)
Related to: Educational Opportunities

🌐 Website

Description:
Intelligent is a website that provides a database of hundreds of community colleges, selecting the best ones based on factors like cost, graduation and retention rates, rankings, and more. This guide also includes an overview of what students should know about community colleges, the pros and cons of these institutions, and answers to frequently asked questions from Blanca Villagomez, a program counselor and coordinator at UC-Irvine.

https://www.intelligent.com/best-community-colleges/

Jefferson Clemente Foundation (top)
Related to: Educational Opportunities

📨 jeffcoclemente@gmail.com

Description:
This foundation is focused on supporting culture and education in Jefferson County for people 17 or older. No college experience is needed and people aren’t required to have a high school diploma or GED. All the tuition, books, course materials, childcare, and transportation cases are free to qualified students. The only requirement is to be able to read a newspaper in english, willingness to do the assignments and complete the course.

Jefferson County Home Builders Association (top)
Related to: Employment Resources

🌐 Website | 📞 360-821-9688

Description:
This association provides a network of programs involving local home construction and contractors. There is a link for "employment" which appears to be currently inactive. However, if you’re interested in the construction trades this can be a great starting point to find potential employers.

https://jeffcohomebuilders.com/olympic-peninsula-construction-jobs

Jefferson County Library (top)
Related to: Educational Opportunities

🌐 Website | 📞 360-385-6544

📨 information@jclibrary.info

Address:
620 Cedar Avenue
Port Hadlock, WA 98339 | 🗺️ Map

Description:
Jefferson County Library District offers service at the main library in Port Hadlock and at the Bookmobile which serves eight communities in the eastern part of the county. Services and materials include over 190,000 items, reference services, electronic databases, Internet and wireless Internet access, and information and recreational programs for all ages, including Early Learning programs for children.

http://www.jclibrary.info

Jefferson Land Trust Youth Corps - Paid Internship (top)
Related to: Internships / Apprenticeships

🌐 Website | 📞 360-379-9501

📨 cclendaniel@saveland.org

Description:
This internship program runs from April 1st-15th, applications open March 8th and are due by March 24th. This is a paid internship that equates to $300 for five days of participation for teens at least 16 years or older. This internship is field-based and gives teens the opportunity to gain experience in restoration. This internship is entirely outdoors and can be physically demanding since it gives participants the opportunity to visit wild terrain.

https://saveland.org/youth-corps

Job Corps (top)
Related to: Internships / Apprenticeships

🌐 Website | 📞 800-733-5627

Description:
Careers begin at Job Corps! Whether you are searching for a career, finishing your high school diploma, or exploring new options, Job Corps can provide you with free training to jump-start your future.

https://info.joinjobcorps.com/nsp

NWMC Real World Readiness - Paid Internship (top)
Related to: Internships / Apprenticeships

📞 360-385-3628

📨 info@nwmaritime.org

Description:
This internship is open to folks ages 13-24 and once they have completed the required 90hrs, they will receive $1,200 and multiple certifications such as first aid and CPR, food handlers cards, and the Washington Boaters card. The real world readiness program supports students in identifying maritime interests and pathways which helps connect them with maritime opportunities, all while teaching industry specific and durable life skills.

OCEAN Open Doors (top)
Related to: Educational Opportunities

Description:
The new Open Doors program is focused on Career Ready skills and supporting young people to find career pathways that are meaningful and will lead to living wage jobs. It can also be a program to support high school diploma completion (but that is not a requirement).

Pathways to Success — Olympic Educational Service District 114 (top)
Related to: Employment Resources

🌐 Website | 📞 360-479-0993

📨 info@oesd114.org

Address:
105 National Avenue N.
Bremerton, WA 98312 | 🗺️ Map

Description:
This is a "free program designed to help eligible young adults, ages 16-24, explore and reach their educational and employment goals in Kitsap, Jefferson and Clallam counties."

https://www.oesd114.org/student-services/pathways-to-success/

Peninsula College (top)
Related to: Educational Opportunities

🌐 Website | 📞 360-385-4605

📨 PT@pencol.edu

Address:
202 Eisenhower Avenue
Port Townsend, WA 98368 | 🗺️ Map

Description:
Our local community college has a campus in Port Townsend at Fort Worden and in Port Angeles offering in-person, online, and hybrid courses. Enroll today to get started on an Associates or Bachelors degree.

https://pencol.edu/locations/port-townsend

Skillmation - Tutors (top)
Related to: Mentor / Tutor Support

🌐 Website

📨 Info@skillmation.org

Description:
Follow the link to connect with a tutor, mentor, and/or job shadowing. Start by clicking on the county you are in at the top of the page on the right hand side. That will take you to a page that says "Share your Skills", "Search for Skills", and "Youth Events". If you are seeking a mentor, tutor, and/or job shadowing, click on "Search for Skills" then fill in the drop down boxes based on your personal needs. Once you find someone that is a good fit for you, register with Skillmation to contact the mentor, this can be done by clicking on "Register to Contact This Mentor" on the mentor's profile page or by clicking "Log In" at the top of the page.

https://www.skillmation.org

Washington State University - Jefferson County Extension (top)
Related to: Educational Opportunities

🌐 Website

📨 jefferson.county@wsu.edu

Description:
This extension offers two programs - Regional Small Farms Program and Master Gardens Program in addition to supporting the development of 4-H Youth Development and Water Quality. These extension education programs engage people, organizations, and communities to advance knowledge, economic well-being and quality of life by fostering inquiry, learning and the application of research.

https://extension.wsu.edu/jefferson

Woofing - Worldwide Opportunities on Organic Farms (top)
Related to: Internships / Apprenticeships

🌐 Website

Description:
Signing up to be a woofer, gives you the opportunity to travel around the world and live on organic farms. This is a work trade opportunity where you will engage with the farm, learn about sustainability, experience a new culture, meet new people, and receive free room and board during your stay. You get to choose where you go, how long you stay, and what farming skills you want to develop!

https://wwoof.net

Worksource - Pathways to Success (top)
Related to: Internships / Apprenticeships

📞 360-337-4806

📨 emily.mason@esd.wa.gov

Description:
At the Nest on Thursdays 12-5pm. Pathways to success helps people 16-24 find jobs and apply for continuing education that best fits their needs. They can provide support with transportation, housing, and clothing. This program is geared towards people who want to explore careers paths that are of interest to them. Email Emily to set up an appointment at The Nest. If you are interested but not able to come into The Nest, Emily might be able to meet closer to where you are located.

Worksource — Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) (top)
Related to: Employment Resources

🌐 Website | 📞 888-316-5627

📨 emily.manson@esd.wa.gov

Description:
This Youth Program targets "young people who are ages 14-24, low income and may need help to complete an educational program or find and hold employment. To be low income one must be receiving welfare or food stamps, homeless, a foster child, or have a family income that meets the income guidelines. Participants may receive a range of services including 1j occupational skills training; 2) career counseling; 3) internships; 4) job placements; 5) mentoring; 6) tutoring; 7) leadership development; 8) financial literacy; 9) entrepreneurial skills training; 10) local labor market and employment services; 11) postsecondary education and training transition support; 12) workforce preparation and training activities designed for specific career clusters; and 13) additional support services." It appears that this agency operates under the umbrella of the Jefferson County Public Health. You will likely need to create an account to access the resources.

https://www.worksourcewa.com/Resources/YouthProgram.aspx

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