HOOT360 Youth Resource List

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Looking for work can be stressful, especially when you are worried about having "marketable" skills. One way to find a job is to network with people in your community letting them know that you are looking for employment. If you know the type of work you’re looking for, then make a list of all the employers and organizations in the community that offer that kind of work. Next, personally hand deliver a resume, if possible, and let the company know that you’re interested. Below you will find some possible opportunities which might help you network and develop skills while earning money.

Bayside Skills Center Culinary Program

Description:
Bayside Housing offers a free 8-week hybrid course designed for anyone exploring a career in the food service industry out of their hotel, the Old Alcohol Plant. This is a career course for anyone interested in culinary employment, including teaching prep techniques, food safety and handling, and building experience in a professional kitchen.

Earn to Learn and Level Up

Description:
Earn to Learn runs 3 times a year and is open to people ages 17-24 (or so, exceptions can be made on case by base basis) who live in Jefferson County and who want to begin a career pathway towards a living wage and meaningful employment. This class meets weekly and requires some independent coursework. Upon completion of the 45 hour program young people earn a $500 stipend. Level Up Is a paid internship program that supports the Earn to Learn graduates to embark on their career pathways by supporting paid internships and pathways into vocational training programs. Upon the successful completion of 90 hours of career aligned work and/or training young people earn a $1000 stipend. OWL360 also supports school-based career exploration programs in Jefferson County. Reach out to the Career Pathways manager for more information or to schedule a guest teacher to work with your high school students.

Economic Development Council (EDC Team Jefferson)

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.

Jefferson County Home Builders Association

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.

Passport to Careers Guide

Description:
Have you been in foster care? Or were you homeless without a parent or guardian? The Passport to Careers program helps Washington students who have been homeless or in foster care prepare for careers. Eligible students can get money to put toward the costs of earning a college certificate or degree, or to help pay for job training through a pre-apprenticeship or apprenticeship program. Passport also connects you with experts to help answer questions and navigate your pathway.

Pathways to Success — Olympic Educational Service District 114

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."

Worksource — Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA)

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.

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