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Welcome to Workforce Education

 

Our funding programs help people get the skills they need to enter or re-enter the workforce. The tabs above will guide you to our individual funding sources. If you qualify under one of our many programs, we can help pay for tuition, fees and under some programs, even books!

 

Below is a summary of Workforce Education programs:

 

  • WorkFirst: Funding for low income parents
  • Worker Retraining: Funding for individuals who are:
    • currently receiving unemployment *OR*
    • recently laid off *OR*
    • displaced homemakers *OR*
    • formerly self-employed but lost their business to economic factors in the community *OR*
    • vulnerable workers who need to update their skills *OR*
    • recent honorably discharged veterans
  • Opportunity Grant: Funding for low income adults
  • FSET (Food Stamp) Program: Funding for individuals receiving Food Stamps

 

We also work together with instructional divisions to provide unique training opportunities. Our current program, I-BEST (Integrated Basic Education and Skills Training), combines basic skills for English as a Second Language (ESL) learners along with work skills in a combined learning environment with two instructors in the classroom. Look at our Training Programs link on our side bar for more information about the different training opportunities.

 

All training programs at BCC include advising, career planning, connections to additional funding sources, assistance with Financial Aid and related agencies such as DSHS, ES, WIA etc. Computers and faxes are available.

 

Questions on Eligibility? Not sure if you qualify? Don't eliminate yourself. We understand sometimes is isn't clear, so we address each person's situation individually. If you are not sure where you might qualify, feel free to Contact Us directly.