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Everyone has abilities needed intoday’s workforceSave on payroll expenses BECOME A PARTNER INWORKFORCEDEVELOPMENT W A S H I N G T O N W ork F irst Benefits An employee at no cost to you. Recruiting provided based on your needs Job retention support throughout the program Help participants gain work skills Supporting your community through job training “The Community Jobs Program has opened doors to life changing opportunities. It has helped me realize that I CAN instead of always thinking I can’t.” Kristina, Community Jobs Graduate W ork F irst W A S H I N G T O N Get t ing StartedIf you are interested in learning more or would like to participate, please visit www.careerpathservices.org for local contact information/ For statewide program information, contact Molly Onkka at 360-725-4147. (molly.onkka@commerce.wa.gov) To inquire about the availability of this publication in an alternate format, please call 360-725-2650 or TDD/TYY 360-586-0772.

Community Jobs programs work within your community providing employment counseling, personal goal development, and support services to participants to i ncrease employability.Career Jump also offers an opportunity to build referenc es, netw ork, and demonstrate work skills directly through emp loyment within the participant’s chosen field. The Community Works Program provides flexibility through unpaid work experience for up to 12 months. This program offers career planning, identifies short and long term job goals, and provid es tailored work- related support services.Commerce WorkFirst Employment ProgramsHow the programs workCommunity Jobs provides paid job training to gain needed work experience, marketable employment skills, confidence, and an avenue to permanent em ploym ent for Temporary Assistance to Needy Fam ilies (TANF) participants.The Career Jump Program offers em plo yment opportunities with an employer who has agreed to hire the participant when the training period ends.WorkFirst Employment Programs provide employers like yourself with an employee for up to a three, six, or 12 month period at no cost to you.Work hours are negotiable and payroll expen ses are 100% coveredby the program.You work with the contractor to develop a job description and then interview the potentia l employee. When t h e p art i c ip ant s tarts working, you report the hours worked, absences, and holidays on time sheets that are submitted to the contractor. You also submit a monthly evaluation of the employee’s work. Your local Commerce WorkFirst Employment Program contact will support you with regular contact on the participant’s progress and any support you may need. WorkFirst Employment Programs and employers work together to provide the skills and work experience needed for the participant to obtain permanent employment. " Th e W ork Fi rs t p r o g r am h as b ee n a l i fe s av e r for my no n -p r o f it b u s i nes s . T h e p a r t i ci- pa nt s a r e s i n c er e in g e tti n g w or k e xp er i ence a n d gi v e 1 0 0 % . I h a ve hi r e d p a s t pa rt ici- pa nt s t h a t I f oun d wer e j u s t t o o v al u a ble to lo s e . T h e p r o g r am is wond e r ful ! " Shannon Kosken m a k i, E x e cu t i ve D i r e c t or St Vi n c en t de P a u l T h r i f t S t ores