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AARP – www.aarp.org – With over 35 million members, AARP is the leading nonprofit, nonpartisan membership organization for people age 50 and over in the United States.

American Association of Community Colleges - http://www.aacc.nche.edu/

Antioch University – www.antiochsea.edu - Antioch University is a trendsetter. Imagine an education with a rich, 150-year tradition of personal attention, innovation and inclusiveness. Many alumni describe their experience as transformative. Why? Antioch University Seattle helps you attain the professional skills, knowledge and personal growth to advance your career, community and dreams.

Asian Counseling and Referral Service - www.acrs.org – Asian Counseling and Referral Service (ACRS) is a nationally recognized non-profit organization offering a broad array of human services and behavioral health programs to Asian Pacific Americans in King County. ACRS is the largest multi-service organization serving all the different Asian Pacific American communities - immigrants, refugees and American born - in the Pacific Northwest.

Center for Career Alternatives - www.ccawa.org - Center for Career Alternatives is a non-profit human service organization established in 1979. The agency has successfully provided no cost education, employment, training and career development services to over 15,000 residents of King and Snohomish Counties.

Council on Adult Basic Eduation - http://www.coabe.org/

Crisis Clinic - www.crisisclinic.org  - The Crisis Clinic is a non-profit organization, offering an array of support services available to everyone in King County.  The telephone services provide immediate, confidential assistance for people in emotional distress and in need of help.

DSHS - http://www1.dshs.wa.gov/

Emergency Management Services of King County  http://www.metrokc.gov/prepare/

Employment Security – Employment Security helps people succeed throughout their lives.  The department accomplishes this by:  Providing superior customer service to support workers during times of unemployment, to connect job seekers with employers, and to provide business and individuals with the information and tools they need to adapt to a changing economy.

FareStart - www.farestart.org - FareStart provides a community that successfully empowers men, women, and families to create new opportunities through food service training, life skills training, and job placement.

Federal government Employment lists - 2002, 2003, & 2004 WA State local and federal government employees lists, job titles, and salaries from freedom of information requests http://www.lbloom.net/index02.html

Fremont Public Association - www.fremontpublic.org  The Fremont Public Association (FPA) works to achieve a just and caring community free from poverty, prejudice and neglect.

International District Housing Alliance - www.APIalliance.org - We are a non-profit agency committed to building communities and advocating for the needs of low-income residents, especially those with limited English proficiency.

Jewish Family Services - http://www.jfsseattle.org/about.html

Job Corp - www.jobcorp.doleta.gov – Cannot open

King County Bar Association – www.KCBA.org – The King County Bar Association provides support to its diverse membership; promotes a just, collegial and accessible legal system and profession; works with the judiciary to achieve excellence in the administration of justice; strives to benefit the community through its own efforts and those of its Foundation; and offers opportunities for public service and input into matters of public policy.

King County Government - www.metrokc.gov/elections - Click on “Contact Your Legislators” to connect with your elected officials.

King County Housing Authority - http://www.kcha.org/home/home.aspx

Labor and Industries – www.Ini.wa.gov - L&I is a diverse state agency dedicated to the safety, health and security of Washington's nearly two million workers. We help employers meet safety and health standards and we inspect workplaces when alerted to hazards.

MapStats for the USA - http://www.fedstats.gov/qf/

National Council for Workforce Education - http://www.ncwe.org/

Neighborhood House – www.nhwa.org - To help diverse communities of people with limited resources attain their goals for self-sufficiency, financial independence and community building.

Northwest Justice Project – www.nwjustice.org – Free legal resources for low income individuals

NW Area Foundation - http://www.grassrootsandgroundwork.nwaf.org/

Pacific Associates - www.pacassoc.com – Pacific Associates
is a progressive forward thinking company that has been a leader in the design and provision of workforce development and linkage services. Pacific Associates has long been recognized and trusted by companies, community organizations, government agencies, and funding sources as an organization that provides quality employment training programs. We are continually searching for and developing new ways to streamline the process of employee selection and training.

Pioneer Human Services – www.pioneerhumanserv.com – Pioneer Human Services improves the lives of people on the margins of society through an integrated array of services including housing; employment/training; treatment; counseling; and corrections.

Plymouth Housing Group – www.plymouthhousing.org - Plymouth Housing Group has helped thousands of people transition from city streets into permanent homes. PHG's comprehensive approach to providing affordable housing and supportive services has been overwhelmingly successful, earning our organization local and national recognition as a leader in the effort to end homelessness.

Renton Technical College – www.rtc.edu -  Renton Technical College provides relevant quality training and education, giving our students the skills and opportunity to compete in the job market. Our 73 specialized career training programs replicate the work environment, training our students on equipment used in today’s workplace.

Resource Maximizer - www.resourcemaximizer.com  - Sherry Edwards provides affordable consulting services and customized trainings for individuals, businesses and organizations.

ReWA – www.rewa.org – Refugee Women's Alliance is a nonprofit, multi-ethnic organization that promotes inclusion, independence, personal leadership and strong communities by providing refugee and immigrant women and families with culturally and linguistically appropriate services. ReWA advocates for social justice, public policy changes, and equal access to services while respecting cultural values and the right to self determination.

 
Searching for Training and Employment Programs (STEP) - http://www.cityofseattle.net/step/

Seattle Goodwill – www.seattlegoodwill.org - Seattle Goodwill is a private, non-profit organization that has been serving our Puget Sound communities since 1923. Our comprehensive Job Training and Education programs help individuals experiencing significant barriers to economic opportunity to realize their education and employment goals.

Seattle Housing Authority- www.Seattlehousing.org - The Seattle Housing Authority (SHA) is a public corporation that provides affordable housing to more than 24,000 people who earn less than 80 percent of the median income for Seattle. Many of our residents are elderly or disabled; approximately 8,600 are children.

Seattle Jobs Initiative – www.seattlejobsinitiative.com  -  Seattle Jobs Initiative is a nonprofit organization that creates opportunities for people to support themselves and their families through living wage careers.  All of our work is designed to eliminate barriers to good paying, long-term work.  We creatively align support services – including housing, childcare, transportation and counseling – with job skills training and job placement assistance.  Our policy work supports legislative changes that improve access to training and services for low-income individuals.  Through partnerships and innovative approaches, we help people chart a path to economic self-sufficiency.

Shoreline Community College - http://www.shoreline.edu/catgeninfo.html

State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC) - http://www.sbctc.ctc.edu

Statewide Poverty Action Network (SPAN)– www.povertyaction.org/Home/index.cfm - Poverty Action works to eliminate the root causes of poverty in Washington. Poverty Action is the state’s largest and most diverse network of people influencing decisions in the state capitol to ensure everyone can have a better future.

TRAC Associates - http://www.tracassoc.com/

United Way of King County – www.unitedwayofkingcounty.org – United Way of King County is uniquely able to bring together a diverse mix of resources and invest them strategically to help more people, in more effective ways. We forge smart, strategic solutions to our community's most critical needs through the combined efforts of the excellent work of our Community Safety Net agencies, initiatives and venture funding, and our partnerships with businesses, foundations and federal, state and local governments. 

US Census - http://lehd.dsd.census.gov/led/

US Congress - http://congress.org/stickers/?dir=congressorg&officials=officials&lvl=C

Washington State Legislature - http://www1.leg.wa.gov/legislature

Washington State Office of Adult Basic Education - http://www.sbctc.ctc.edu/oal/default.asp

Washington Worksource - www.go2worksource.com - WorkSource Centers provide all the information, technology and services business needs to thrive; and job seekers need to achieve successful careers. They represent a unique concept in the labor market - everything in one place.

Weather related school closures reports - http://www.schoolreport.org/alphaReport.php

Welfare Rights Organizing Coalition – Website Under Construction

Worker Center - http://www.wc-kclc.org/index.htm

Workforce Alliance - www.workforcealliance.org - The Workforce Alliance (TWA) is a diverse coalition of experienced leaders from the field of workforce development who advise Washington policymakers on "what works" in preparing people for local jobs, and advocate for more effective federal education and training policies.

Workforce Development Council – www.seakingwdc.org - The WDC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization governed by a volunteer board appointed by the King County Executive and Seattle Mayor. The WDC works to provide a world class workforce training and development system for the residents and employers of King County.

YMCA – www.seattleymca.org - The YMCA of Greater Seattle is a leading non-profit human service organization, serving all of King and south Snohomish counties. For more than 128 years, the YMCA of Greater Seattle has provided safe and caring environments, positive role models, creative activities and opportunities to serve the needs of others. These are the essential building blocks for strong kids, strong families and strong communities.

YWCA - www.ywcaworks.org - The mission of the YWCA of Seattle · King County · Snohomish County is to advance the quality of life for women of all ages, races, and faiths, and their families. In support of this mission, the YWCA provides services to meet critical needs, promote self-sufficiency, reduce violence, and achieve equal opportunities for all people.