Dislocated Worker Program at WorkSource Whatcom

Dislocated Worker Program offered at Work Source Whatcom

101 Prospect Street, Bellingham, WA 98225

Smal customer parking lot. Ample street parking also available. Customers are encouraged to use alternate forms of transportation, located on bus line.

• Legally entitled to work in the United States
• Qualify as a “dislocated worker”
• Selective service registration status (when applicable)
• Priority of service given to veterans and their covered spouses
• Additional criteria required for individuals seeking intensive and training services

• Professional assistance with job search
• Financial assistance for out of area job interviews
• Financial assistance for out of area relocation expenses for a new job
• Opportunities to build new skills through training which can include On-the-Job Training or Apprenticeships

Offers a comprehensive job center providing workshops and seminars.

• Job search strategies
• Skills and abilities
  
  analysis
• Perfecting applications
• Effective resumes and cover letters
• Interviewing techniques
• Computer classes
• Weekly job networking club

Also provides free technology use for career exploration and job searching needs.

Services in the center include: computers with internet access, assessment, and interview practice software; create and print resumes and other employment-related documents; fax applications to employers; copier (limited to 4 copies) and phones are available explicitly for job search.

Employment and training programs provide more intensive services and programs are available through Work Source for qualifying low income young people, adults, and workers age 55 and better; dislocated workers; displaced homemakers; veterans, individuals with a disability; migrant agricultural workers; ex-offenders; and others.

Business Services Work Source provides human resource assistance, help during layoffs, and access to resources for business development.