WorkFirst

Customized Job Skills Training (CJST) Short-term, intensive training prepares participants for entry-level employment. Tuition Assistance - WorkFirst Financial Aid WorkFirst financial aid pays tuition, fees, and book expenses for eligible working, low-income parents. WorkFirst Work-Study Work and classroom experiences combine to help students balance school and family responsibilities. English as a Second Language (ESL) for Work ESL for Work classes can increase participant's English language skills and employment possibilities. Family Literacy The Family Literacy Program helps families work on basic educational skills and complete GEDs, learn about family management and parenting, and develop work skills. Employer Resources Page WorkFirst information, including employer participation benefits and additional contact resources, is provided for partner and potential partner employers. Other Available WorkFirst Resources General WorkFirst information and additional employment resources are provided for participants and employers.

WORKFIRST “A job, a better job, a better life” Are you a low-income working parent? Are you interested in gaining skills for better employment opportunities? Do you have financial or child care needs? For Peninsula College WorkFirst information and eligibility requirements, please call: Sheila Martin, WorkFirst Student Services Coordinator (360) 417-6351 or toll free (877) 452-9277, Ext. 6351 Participants and Employers: Click here to view a current WorkFirst Schedule of Classes.