Employer and Community Partnership Opportunities

Employment Services

BCC ’s WorkFirst programs have been strengthened by the partnership of community businesses and non-profit agencies with their participation in interview events, job fairs, employer panels, and internships. The investment and support of the business community have enhanced the WorkFirst program’s goal to provide students with customized job skills training and job search assistance, including, internships, one-on-one placement assistance and many employer events.

Internship Program

As students develop skills in the classroom, the internship allows them to apply the skills in a professional work setting. Once a student is placed in an internship, the employer is responsible for supervising and on the job training. Students work up to 19 hours a week. Students participating in the internship are paid an hourly rate by BCC WorkFirst. Students have held internships at Morgan Stanley, City of Bellevue, Washington State Attorney General, Childbirth Association of Seattle, Starlight Foundation, BCC’s radio station –KBCS, and Double Tree Hotels.

Internship program flyer (pdf)

Job Development / Placement / Retention Services

WorkFirst provides job development, job placement and retention services for all WorkFirst students. WorkFirst partners with employers that are committed to supporting our program and students by attending employer events and giving consideration to applicants in their Hospitality, Customer Service and Office positions.

Employers actively participate in interview events and employer panels, offering students information about job ladders within their specific industries, advice regarding resumes, applications, interviews and tips for new employees. Some of the participating employers include: Safeway, Target, Hilton Doubletree Hotel, Airport Jobs, Addus Healthcare, Seattle Children’s Hospital, Starbucks, Catholic Community Services, Bank of America, Bellevue Hyatt Regency Hotel, McDonald’s, Washington State Department of Corrections, Verizon Wireless, Nordstrom Rack, Adams and Associates, Emerald Heights Retirement Community, and UPS.

For more information, call (425) 564-5474 or (425) 564-4144, or send an email.