WorkFirst Schedule of Classes
Customized Job Skills Training (CJST)
WorkFirst Financial Aid
English as a Second Language (ESL) for Work
Family Literacy
CUSTOMIZED JOB SKILLS TRAINING (CJST)
For information, call Frances Dodson, WorkFirst Employer Relations Specialist at
(360) 417-6505 or toll free 1(877) 452-9277, Ext. 6505. |
| After students complete an Intake Interview with the WorkFirst Advisor to determine eligibility for CJST, they will participate in an orientation process with Peninsula College. Employment Security and DSHS will be involved in this process when appropriate. The interview will review work history and determine academic placement and career goals.
Cycles of training are held in Port Angeles, Port Townsend, Forks, and Neah Bay. Each cycle consists of an intensive full time five to twelve-week program including:
- Applied Computer Skills
- Integrated Basic Skills in Industry
- Workplace Success in Industry
THE NEXT CYCLE OF TRAINING BEGINS:
Port Angeles: Future classes to be announced.
Please contact Fran Dodson at (360) 417-6505 for more information on the class schedule, training requirements, and enrollment.
Port Townsend: To be announced
Forks: Call the above number for information regarding the next cycle of training.
Neah Bay: Call the above number for information regarding the next cycle of training.
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WORKFIRST FINANCIAL AID
For information, call Sheila Martin
WorkFirst Student Services and Financial Aid Coordinator
(360) 417-6351 or toll free 1(877) 452-9277, Ext. 6351. |
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WorkFirst Financial Aid students must be enrolled in work-related classes that improve their skills and lead to higher wages. Peninsula College offers a variety of degrees and certificate programs to meet the professional technical training of WorkFirst students.
Students, click here for current quarter schedules for degree and certificate programs offered at Peninsula College.
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ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL) FOR WORK
For information, call the Basic Skills ESL Program
(360) 417-6380 or toll free 1(877) 452-9277, Ext. 6380.
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ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE CLASSES
For persons for who English is a non-native language. Includes practice in reading, writing, speaking, listening, pronunciation, and interaction skills. Students may enroll at any time during the quarter.
| PORT ANGELES MAIN CAMPUS |
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8:00am-11:20am |
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Room A-1 |
Sean Gomez |
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| SEQUIM COMMUNITY SCHOOL |
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1:00pm-3:30pm |
MTTh |
Room 8W |
Nancy Zamberlin |
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5:30pm-8:00pm |
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Room 8W |
Terri Chapman |
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| PORT TOWNSEND EXTENSION SITE |
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9:00am-12:00pm |
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Room I |
Sue Lemay |
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| FORKS EXTENSION SITE |
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5:30pm-8:30pm |
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Forks Ext. Site |
Letitia Tyler |
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12:30pm-3:30pm |
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Forks Ext. Site |
Letitia Tyler |
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FAMILY LITERACY
For information, call Laura Brogden
Family Literacy Coordinator
(360) 417-6303 or toll free 1(877) 452-9277, Ext. 6303 |
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Family Literacy classes offer:
- Free instruction
- Classes in Port Angeles, LaPush, Forks
- Enrollment any time during the quarter
- Child care for infants up to one year old
The next class sessions begin: September 21, 2009. Enrollment is on-going.
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