Labor & Industries Vocational Services Specialist Available
*Injured on the Job?
*Are you motivated to return to work?
*Unable to return to the job where you were injured?
To speak with an L & I Vocational Specialist, please call or email Michelle Lapointe @ 360-982-1561 or lamp235@lni.wa.gov to make an appointment. Services may include resume and online job search assistance, labor market information, and career counseling and guidance.
Available at WorkSource Whatcom on Thursdays and at WorkSource Skagit on Wednesdays.
Room: Resource Lobby. Contact Name: Michelle Lapointe. Contact Phone: (360) 982-1561. Contact Email: lamp235@lni.wa.gov. Workshop Language Option: English. Additional Information: Onsite parking at WorkSource Whatcom is limited. Please plan to arrive early enough to find parking. Please use alternative transportation when possible. Event Registration: First Come First Served. Approved Unemployment Insurance (UI) Job Search Activity: No.
Thursday, May 14, 2026, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
WorkSource Whatcom
101 Prospect Street
Bellingham, WA 98225.
Financial Capabilities: Make Changes With Your Money
Make changes with your money Learn to set goals achievable short and long-term goals , Evaluate your habits and whether they are helping you to reach those goals , Understand how our emotions can affect how we manage our money , Learn about banks and other financial institutions.
Room: Online via Zoom. Contact Name: Sandra Atkinson. Contact Phone: 360 318 7035. Contact Email: Sandra.Atkinson@esd.wa.gov. Workshop Language Option: English. Additional Information: This twice-a-week, six-week workshop series empowers you to make informed and smart financial decisions. The series is flexible and customizable – each unit can stand alone or be combined with other units to provide a personalized experience. Units can be taken in any order. Please go to WorkSourceWA.com and create your account prior to attending this workshop. If class registration is full and participants are waitlisted, all registrations (regular and waitlist) will be evaluated according to the… Event Registration: Sign Up Required. Approved Unemployment Insurance (UI) Job Search Activity: Yes.
Thursday, May 14, 2026, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Register for this 2-day unit and you will receive an invite from the instructor by the day before the unit starts. Classes are Tuesday & Thursday, 9-11am.
Interviewing Techniques (Skagit) In Person Workshop
You might have the best résumé ever, but if you don’t interview well, it won’t matter. Being able to handle a job interview is a necessity for any job seeker. Knowing what employers are looking for and being prepared are absolute musts. In this workshop, you will learn valuable interviewing tips and have the chance to practice answers to frequently asked—and sometimes difficult—questions in a supportive, realistic environment.
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Contact Name: Melinda Johnson. Contact Phone: 360-230-1042. Contact Email: melinda.johnson@esd.wa.gov. Workshop Language Option: English. Additional Information: Please go to WorkSourceWA.com and create your account prior to attending this workshop. , For accommodation requests and computer access, please email melinda.johnson@esd.wa.gov or call 360-230-1042. Event Registration: Sign Up Required. Approved Unemployment Insurance (UI) Job Search Activity: Yes.
Thursday, May 14, 2026, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
WorkSource Skagit
2005 E College Way
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
Room 100.
Rapid Re-Employment Information Session (Whatcom, Skagit, Island, San Juan counties)
Have you been laid off through no fault of your own?
This FREE Rapid Re-Employment Information Session aims to assist workers affected by layoffs and closures. Learn about unemployment insurance, healthcare insurance options, finding resources to be quickly re-employed, and worker retraining programs. This event is open to the public. If you’re facing a layoff, join us to learn how to access the resources available to retrain, recertify, retire, or get re-employed.
Presenters share information about unemployment insurance, job search resources/assistance, education and training support, community resources, healthcare options and more. This presentation is offered in English but may be offered in alternative languages. If you request translation services or other accommodations, please email dsanchez@workforcenorthwest.org at least 2 business days prior to the event. To sign-up, click the Zoom link below.
Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/CRra8mPhQk-tBPT5Mu-0eQ.
Contact Phone: 360-676-1521. Contact Email: info@workforcenorthwest.org. Workshop Language Option: English. Additional Information: WorkSource services are available to all. A WorkSource account is encouraged. , Please go to WorkSourceWA.com and create your account prior to attending this workshop. , Have you served in the military or are you the spouse of a veteran? Click here to learn more about benefits that are available to you. Event Registration: First Come First Served. Approved Unemployment Insurance (UI) Job Search Activity: Yes.
Thursday, May 14, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM.
For more info visit us06web.zoom.us.
Employer of the Day event - Lineage Bellingham Cold Storage
Join Lineage Cold Storage in Bellingham WA at the Whatcom WorkSource office.
Lineage is hiring multiple forklift operators as well as a few other positions.
Come in to discuss these opportunities with them.
*Military veterans receive priority entrance at 10:30am*, Ideal candidates should have:
•Prior warehouse experience
•Cold storage experience a plus but not required
•6 months to 1 year forklift experience
•Must complete background check and drug screening
Additional Information:
•Starting pay range is $19.60-$23.75/hr depending on experience
•Teamsters Local 231 Union Facility
•Fair Opportunity Employer.
Contact Name: Karma Reavis. Contact Phone: 360-318-7037. Contact Email: karma.reavis@esd.wa.gov. Workshop Language Option: English. Event Registration: Sign Up Required. Approved Unemployment Insurance (UI) Job Search Activity: Yes.
Thursday, May 14, 2026, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
101 Prospect St
Bellingham, WA 98225.
For more info visit careers.onelineage.com.
Entrevistas – Una Clase EN LÍNEA - en todo el estado
Usted podría tener el mejor currículo que hay, pero si no se presenta bien en la entrevista, no vale. El poder expresarse bien en una entrevista de trabajo es una necesidad, y les aconsejamos como prepararse para hacerlo. Es imperativo el saber qué buscan los empleadores. En este taller aprenderá técnicas de entrevista y tendrá la oportunidad de entender como responder a las preguntas más frecuentes, y algunas veces difíciles, pero en un ambiente realístico y de apoyo mutuo.
Contact Name: Natalie Campuzano. Contact Email: natalie.campuzano@esd.wa.gov. Workshop Language Option: Spanish. Additional Information: El cliente tendrá que registrarse en WorkSourceWA.com antes de la clase. Este taller se ofrece en línea a través de las reuniones de Zoom. La videoconferencia utilizará una gran parte del ancho de banda de internet y una gran cantidad de datos. Antes de participar, asegúrese de tener un plan de datos o acceso WiFi confiable que pueda acomodar esto. Para asistir al taller, debe usar un dispositivo, o una combinación de dispositivos, con capaz de ver video y contenido (computadora, dispositivo móvil o… Event Registration: Sign Up Required. Approved Unemployment Insurance (UI) Job Search Activity: Yes.
Thursday, May 14, 2026, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
El cliente tendrá que registrarse en WorkSourceWA.com antes de la clase. Este taller se ofrece en línea a través de las reuniones de Zoom.
WorkSource Skagit Taller en español -Currículums/ Resume y Cartas de Presentación
¿Su currículum o resume genera solicitudes de entrevistas?
Si no, ¿quieres aprender a:
•Determinar el mejor formato,
•Adapte eficazmente su currículuma un puesto específico,
•Hacer que su currículum o resume llame la atención
•Evite errores communes
•Crear cartas de presentación que conecten con un empleador
•completar correctamente las solicitudes
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Contact Name: Elizabeth Ibanez. Contact Email: elizabeth.ibanez@esd.wa.gov. Workshop Language Option: Spanish. Additional Information: Es necesario registrarse a través de www.worksourcewa.com. Event Registration: Sign Up Required.
Friday, May 15, 2026, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
WorkSource Skagit
2005 E. College Way
Mount Vernon, WA 98273.
WorkSource Whatcom In-Person Job Club
Join the In-Person Job Club at WorkSource Whatcom, Where: WorkSource Whatcom, 101 Prospect Street, Bellingham, WA 98225
When: Every Monday, 9 AM - 11 AM
Join us every Monday morning for an opportunity to connect with fellow job seekers. Share your victories and challenges while gaining valuable job search insights from our staff and special speakers.
What to Expect: Networking: Connect with others on the same journey. , Support: Share your successes and challenges in a supportive environment. , Insights: Gain valuable job search tips from experts and guest speakers. , Discussion: Participate in group discussions focused on landing your next job. Plus, attending counts as your first job search activity for the week!
Don't miss out—come and be part of our supportive community!
For more information, visit our website at WorkSourceWA.com or contact Karma Reavis at 360-318-7037 or karma.reavis@esd.wa.gov.
Contact Name: Karma Reavis. Contact Phone: 360-318-7037. Contact Email: karma.reavis@esd.wa.gov. Workshop Language Option: English. Additional Information: Please go to WorkSourceWA.com and create your account prior to attending this workshop. Event Registration: Sign Up Required. Approved Unemployment Insurance (UI) Job Search Activity: Yes.
Monday, May 18, 2026, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
101 Prospect Street
Bellingham, WA 98225.
CANCELLED - Estrategias de Búsqueda de Empleo - EN LÍNEA - en todo el estado
Conocer a los empleadores en su área y crear una estrategia para orientar la búsqueda de empleo es la clave del éxito. En la clase Estrategias de búsqueda de empleo, ¡aprenderá una variedad de métodos de búsqueda de empleo! Esta clase proporciona consejos sobre el valor de la investigación de diferentes maneras e introduce otras estrategias como redes sociales con meta de trabajo, entrevistas informativas y el uso del Internet para localizar ofertas de trabajo.
Contact Name: Natalie Campuzano. Contact Email: natalie.campuzano@esd.wa.gov. Workshop Language Option: Spanish. Additional Information: El cliente tendrá que registrarse en WorkSourceWA.com antes de la clase. Este taller se ofrece en línea a través de las reuniones de Zoom. La videoconferencia utilizará una gran parte del ancho de banda de internet y una gran cantidad de datos. Antes de participar, asegúrese de tener un plan de datos o acceso WiFi confiable que pueda acomodar esto. Para asistir al taller, debe usar un dispositivo, o una combinación de dispositivos, con capaz de ver video y contenido (computadora, dispositivo móvil o… Event Registration: Sign Up Required. Approved Unemployment Insurance (UI) Job Search Activity: Yes.
Thursday, May 21, 2026, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Taller Presencial de Técnicas de Entrevista
Puedes tener el mejor currículum del mundo, pero si no entrevistas bien, no importará. Ser capaz de manejar una entrevista de trabajo es una necesidad para cualquier buscador de empleo. Saber lo que buscan los empleadores y estar preparado son requisitos absolutos. En este taller, aprenderás valiosos consejos para entrevistas y tendrás la oportunidad de practicar respuestas a preguntas frecuentes —y a veces difíciles— en un entorno de apoyo y realista.
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Room: 100. Contact Name: Elizabeth Ibanez. Contact Email: Elizabeth.Ibanez@esd.wa.gov. Workshop Language Option: Spanish. Additional Information: Por favor, vaya a WorkSourceWA.com y cree su cuenta antes de asistir a este taller. Event Registration: Sign Up Required. Approved Unemployment Insurance (UI) Job Search Activity: Yes.
Friday, May 22, 2026, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
WorkSource Skagit
2005 E. College Way
Mount Vernon, WA 98273.
CLOSED FOR MEMORIAL DAY
Workshop Language Option: English. Additional Information: Memorial Day Holiday - Closed.
Monday, May 25, 2026.
WorkSource Whatcom
101 Prospect Street
Bellingham, WA.
For more info visit worksourcewa.com.
WorkSource Whatcom In-Person Job Club
Join the In-Person Job Club at WorkSource Whatcom, Where: WorkSource Whatcom, 101 Prospect Street, Bellingham, WA 98225
When: Every Monday, 9 AM - 11 AM
Join us every Monday morning for an opportunity to connect with fellow job seekers. Share your victories and challenges while gaining valuable job search insights from our staff and special speakers.
What to Expect: Networking: Connect with others on the same journey. , Support: Share your successes and challenges in a supportive environment. , Insights: Gain valuable job search tips from experts and guest speakers. , Discussion: Participate in group discussions focused on landing your next job. Plus, attending counts as your first job search activity for the week!
Don't miss out—come and be part of our supportive community!
For more information, visit our website at WorkSourceWA.com or contact Karma Reavis at 360-318-7037 or karma.reavis@esd.wa.gov.
Contact Name: Karma Reavis. Contact Phone: 360-318-7037. Contact Email: karma.reavis@esd.wa.gov. Workshop Language Option: English. Additional Information: Please go to WorkSourceWA.com and create your account prior to attending this workshop. Event Registration: Sign Up Required. Approved Unemployment Insurance (UI) Job Search Activity: Yes.
Monday, May 25, 2026, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
101 Prospect Street
Bellingham, WA 98225.
ONLINE: Financial Capabilities: Earn Extra Money to Improve Your Life (Whatcom)
Earn extra money to improve your lifeLearn the pitfalls of debt and ways to increase your monthly income.
Room: Online via Zoom. Contact Name: Sandra Atkinson. Contact Phone: 360 318 7035. Contact Email: Sandra.Atkinson@esd.wa.gov. Workshop Language Option: English. Additional Information: This twice-a-week, six-week workshop series empowers you to make informed and smart financial decisions. The series is flexible and customizable – each unit can stand alone or be combined with other units to provide a personalized experience. Units can be taken in any order. Please go to WorkSourceWA.com and create your account prior to attending this workshop. If class registration is full and participants are waitlisted, all registrations (regular and waitlist) will be evaluated according to the… Event Registration: Sign Up Required. Approved Unemployment Insurance (UI) Job Search Activity: Yes.
Tuesday, May 26, 2026, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Register for this 2-day unit and you will receive an invite from the instructor via email.
ONLINE: Strategies for Success: Personal Strength Builders (Whatcom)
Personal strength builders – What makes you shine? Explore the skills it takes for work-place success (and grow the ones you already have)! Learn how to improve your attitude, find motivation, overcome fears, plan for success, improve your situation and create great time management skills , Explore how to project self-worth, integrity, flexibility and adaptability , Get hold of your finances by forming good spending habits, getting rid of bad behaviors and become financially literate.
Room: Online via Zoom. Contact Name: Sandra Atkinson. Contact Phone: (360) 318-7035. Contact Email: Sandra.Atkinson@esd.wa.gov. Workshop Language Option: English. Additional Information: Strategies for Success is a series of life-skills workshops open to everyone. It is flexible and customizable – each workshop module can stand alone or be combined with other modules to provide a personalized experience. Modules can be taken in any order. Each of the six modules is four days long, starting on the first business day of each week. If class registration is full and participants are waitlisted, all registrations (regular and waitlist) will be evaluated according to the following criteria for… Event Registration: Sign Up Required. Approved Unemployment Insurance (UI) Job Search Activity: Yes.
Tuesday, May 26, 2026, 1:00 PM – Friday, May 29, 2026, 4:00 PM.
Zoom Online Meeting:
Link and meeting information will be shared by e-mail at a minimum of 1 hour before the online workshop begins.
VIRTUAL: Workforce Information Sessions (WIOA) (Whatcom, Skagit, Island, San Juan Counties)
Learn about Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act (WIOA). If you are committed to developing your career with the goal of full-time employment, then you may be eligible to receive assistance with the following: Career Exploration , Occupational Skills Training , Certification/Licensing Costs , On-the-Job Training , Intensive Job Search, To sign-up, click the Zoom link below.
Contact Phone: 360-676-1521. Contact Email: info@workforcenorthwest.org. Workshop Language Option: English. Additional Information: To register, click the Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/ez9jWwgkTL2rxcs3aE4oFg
This presentation is offered in English but may be offered in alternative languages. If you request translation services or other accommodations, please email lwild@workforcenorthwest.org at least 2 business days prior to the event.
This event is open to the public and free to attend.
Please go to WorkSourceWA.com and create your account prior to attending this workshop. Event Registration: First Come First Served. Approved Unemployment Insurance (UI) Job Search Activity: No.
Wednesday, May 27, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Virtual, online workshop.
For more info visit us06web.zoom.us.
Résumé and Cover Letter (Whatcom) In Person
Is your resume generating calls for interviews?
If not, do you want to learn how to: Determine the best format , Effectively tailor your resume to a specific position , Get your resume to stand out , Avoid common mistakes , Create cover letters that connect with an employer.
Contact Name: Chuck Steinhilber. Contact Phone: 360-318-7036. Contact Email: charles.steinhilber@esd.wa.gov. Workshop Language Option: English. Additional Information: Please go to WorkSourceWA.com and create your account prior to attending this workshop. , For accommodation requests and computer access, please email charles.steinhilber@esd.wa.gov or call 360-318-7036. Event Registration: Sign Up Required. Approved Unemployment Insurance (UI) Job Search Activity: Yes.
Wednesday, May 27, 2026, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
WorkSource Whatcom
101 Prospect St.
Bellingham, WA 98225.
ONLINE: Financial Capabilities: Earn Extra Money to Improve Your Life (Whatcom)
Earn extra money to improve your lifeLearn the pitfalls of debt and ways to increase your monthly income.
Room: Online via Zoom. Contact Name: Sandra Atkinson. Contact Phone: 360 318 7035. Contact Email: Sandra.Atkinson@esd.wa.gov. Workshop Language Option: English. Additional Information: This twice-a-week, six-week workshop series empowers you to make informed and smart financial decisions. The series is flexible and customizable – each unit can stand alone or be combined with other units to provide a personalized experience. Units can be taken in any order. Please go to WorkSourceWA.com and create your account prior to attending this workshop. If class registration is full and participants are waitlisted, all registrations (regular and waitlist) will be evaluated according to the… Event Registration: Sign Up Required. Approved Unemployment Insurance (UI) Job Search Activity: Yes.
Thursday, May 28, 2026, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Register for this 2-day unit and you will receive an invite from the instructor via email.
Interviewing Techniques (Skagit) In Person Workshop
You might have the best résumé ever, but if you don’t interview well, it won’t matter. Being able to handle a job interview is a necessity for any job seeker. Knowing what employers are looking for and being prepared are absolute musts. In this workshop, you will learn valuable interviewing tips and have the chance to practice answers to frequently asked—and sometimes difficult—questions in a supportive, realistic environment.
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Contact Name: Melinda Johnson. Contact Phone: 360-230-1042. Contact Email: melinda.johnson@esd.wa.gov. Workshop Language Option: English. Additional Information: Please go to WorkSourceWA.com and create your account prior to attending this workshop. , For accommodation requests and computer access, please email melinda.johnson@esd.wa.gov or call 360-230-1042. Event Registration: Sign Up Required. Approved Unemployment Insurance (UI) Job Search Activity: Yes.
Thursday, May 28, 2026, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
WorkSource Skagit
2005 E College Way
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
Room 100.
Preparing for Takeoff / SEAP virtual workshop
Explore the world of entrepreneurship!
Do you want to know:
• About the SEAP and its resources?
• What it takes to become an entrepreneur?
• Which products or services you should provide?
Robert Martin’s 40-year career was spent in a non-profit social enterprise organization where he worked to grow a company to over six million dollars and 90 employees. The company was created to assist people with disabilities with finding employment. He has served as a Score volunteer since 2018 and has worked with well over 100 business startups and nonprofit organizations with strategic business planning and logistics.
For further information, contact Erika Barrett at erika.barrett@esd.wa.gov .
Registration required on www.worksourcewa.com at Workshops.
Room: Zoom Online Meeting. Contact Name: Ken Nguyen. Contact Phone: 360-318-7044. Contact Email: khang.nguyen@esd.wa.gov. Workshop Language Option: English. Additional Information: Please go to WorkSourceWA.com and create your job seeker account prior to attending this workshop.
Before signing up, check to see if you have the minimum hardware, browser, and operating systems required: Windows, macOS, Linux or iOS, iPadOS, and Android. Video conferencing will use a large portion of bandwidth and data. Before signing up, be sure you have a data plan or reliable WiFi access that can accommodate this. To attend the workshop, you are encouraged to use a device capable of viewing video… Event Registration: Sign Up Required. Approved Unemployment Insurance (UI) Job Search Activity: Yes.
Thursday, May 28, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM.
Zoom Online Meeting:
Link and meeting information will be shared by e-mail at a minimum of 1 hour before the online workshop begins.
Currículum Vítae y Correspondencia - EN LÍNEA - en todo el estado
La gente que ha tenido éxito en el buscar trabajo se ha esforzado para saber lo que buscan los empleadores. Aprenderá cómo dos de las cuatro partes principales de la comunicación relacionada con la búsqueda de trabajo le dicen al empleador quien es usted, lo que sabe y lo que ofrece. Aprenderá cual formato de currículo funciona mejor en cual situación y cómo preparar la carta de presentación. Puede poner énfasis en sus destrezas y habilidades, llamar la atención de los empleadores y recibir invitaciones a más entrevistas.
Contact Name: Natalie Campuzano. Contact Email: natalie.campuzano@esd.wa.gov. Workshop Language Option: Spanish. Additional Information: El cliente tendrá que registrarse en WorkSourceWA.com antes de la clase. Este taller se ofrece en línea a través de las reuniones de Zoom. La videoconferencia utilizará una gran parte del ancho de banda de internet y una gran cantidad de datos. Antes de participar, asegúrese de tener un plan de datos o acceso WiFi confiable que pueda acomodar esto. Para asistir al taller, debe usar un dispositivo, o una combinación de dispositivos, con capaz de ver video y contenido (computadora, dispositivo móvil o… Event Registration: Sign Up Required. Approved Unemployment Insurance (UI) Job Search Activity: Yes.
Thursday, May 28, 2026, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Reunión en línea de Zoom: La información del enlace y de la reunión se compartirá por correo electrónico como mínimo 1 hora antes de que comience el taller en línea.
WorkSource Whatcom In-Person Job Club
Join the In-Person Job Club at WorkSource Whatcom, Where: WorkSource Whatcom, 101 Prospect Street, Bellingham, WA 98225
When: Every Monday, 9 AM - 11 AM
Join us every Monday morning for an opportunity to connect with fellow job seekers. Share your victories and challenges while gaining valuable job search insights from our staff and special speakers.
What to Expect: Networking: Connect with others on the same journey. , Support: Share your successes and challenges in a supportive environment. , Insights: Gain valuable job search tips from experts and guest speakers. , Discussion: Participate in group discussions focused on landing your next job. Plus, attending counts as your first job search activity for the week!
Don't miss out—come and be part of our supportive community!
For more information, visit our website at WorkSourceWA.com or contact Karma Reavis at 360-318-7037 or karma.reavis@esd.wa.gov.
Contact Name: Karma Reavis. Contact Phone: 360-318-7037. Contact Email: karma.reavis@esd.wa.gov. Workshop Language Option: English. Additional Information: Please go to WorkSourceWA.com and create your account prior to attending this workshop. Event Registration: Sign Up Required. Approved Unemployment Insurance (UI) Job Search Activity: Yes.
Monday, June 1, 2026, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
101 Prospect Street
Bellingham, WA 98225.
Online: Strategies for Success: Community Engagement (Whatcom)
Community engagement – Why are we such social creatures? We will show you how communities can lift each other up and how even the tiniest gestures can change the world! Learn how to engage with others, from all backgrounds, in a positive and meaningful way, Discover the benefits of giving back to your community, Understand how to exercise your rights and how we all can make a difference Learn about workplace culture and what to be looking for during your job search.
Room: Online via Zoom. Contact Name: Sandra Atkinson. Contact Phone: (360) 318-7035. Contact Email: Sandra.Atkinson@esd.wa.gov. Workshop Language Option: English. Additional Information: Strategies for Success is a series of life-skills workshops open to everyone. It is flexible and customizable – each workshop module can stand alone or be combined with other modules to provide a personalized experience. Modules can be taken in any order. Each of the six modules is four days long, starting on the first business day of each week. If class registration is full and participants are waitlisted, all registrations (regular and waitlist) will be evaluated according to the following criteria for… Event Registration: Sign Up Required. Approved Unemployment Insurance (UI) Job Search Activity: Yes.
Monday, June 1, 2026, 1:00 PM – Thursday, June 4, 2026, 4:00 PM.
Zoom Online Meeting:
Link and meeting information will be shared by e-mail at a minimum of 1 hour before the online workshop begins.
Financial Capabilities: Get Empowered to Make Tough Decisions
Get empowered to make tough decisions, Identify your bad money habits and replace them with good habits, Learn to prioritize your financial responsibilities and tackle debt, Understand what creditors can and can’t do, Identify ways to build and repair credit.
Room: Online via Zoom. Contact Name: Sandra Atkinson. Contact Phone: 360 318 7035. Contact Email: Sandra.Atkinson@esd.wa.gov. Workshop Language Option: English. Additional Information: This twice-a-week, six-week workshop series empowers you to make informed and smart financial decisions. The series is flexible and customizable – each unit can stand alone or be combined with other units to provide a personalized experience. Units can be taken in any order. Please go to WorkSourceWA.com and create your account prior to attending this workshop. If class registration is full and participants are waitlisted, all registrations (regular and waitlist) will be evaluated according to the… Event Registration: Sign Up Required. Approved Unemployment Insurance (UI) Job Search Activity: Yes.
Tuesday, June 2, 2026, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Register for this 2-day unit and you will receive an invite from the instructor no less than one hour prior to the start of class. Classes are Tuesday & Thursday, 9-11am.
Interviewing Techniques
You might have the best résumé ever, but if you don’t interview well, it won’t matter. Being able to handle a job interview is a necessity for any job seeker. Knowing what employers are looking for and being prepared are absolute musts. In this workshop, you will learn valuable interviewing tips and have the chance to practice answers to frequently asked—and sometimes difficult—questions in a supportive, realistic environment.
Contact Name: Karma Reavis. Contact Phone: 360-318-7037. Contact Email: Karma.Reavis@esd.wa.gov. Workshop Language Option: English. Additional Information: Please go to WorkSourceWA.com and create your account prior to attending this workshop. Event Registration: Sign Up Required. Approved Unemployment Insurance (UI) Job Search Activity: Yes.
Tuesday, June 2, 2026, 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
Whatcom WorkSource
101 Prospect St
Bellingham, WA 98225.
Club de empleo para hispanohablantes
Únete a nosotros cada primer y tercer miércoles del mes para tener la oportunidad de conectar con otros buscadores de empleo. Comparte tus logros y desafíos mientras obtienes valiosos consejos de búsqueda de empleo de nuestro personal y de ponentes especiales. , Participa cada mes en discusiones y actividades grupales guiadas, diseñadas para ayudarte a conseguir tu próximo empleo de manera efectiva , Además, ¡cuenta como un actividad de búsqueda de empleo para el desempleo!
Contact Name: Michael Arens. Contact Email: michael.arens@esd.wa.gov. Workshop Language Option: Spanish. Additional Information: Por favor, vaya a WorkSourceWA.com y cree su cuenta antes de asistir a este taller. Event Registration: Sign Up Required. Approved Unemployment Insurance (UI) Job Search Activity: Yes.
Wednesday, June 3, 2026, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
101 Prospect St
Bellingham, WA 98225.
Financial Capabilities: Get Empowered to Make Tough Decisions
Get empowered to make tough decisions, Identify your bad money habits and replace them with good habits, Learn to prioritize your financial responsibilities and tackle debt, Understand what creditors can and can’t do, Identify ways to build and repair credit.
Room: Online via Zoom. Contact Name: Sandra Atkinson. Contact Phone: 360 318 7035. Contact Email: Sandra.Atkinson@esd.wa.gov. Workshop Language Option: English. Additional Information: This twice-a-week, six-week workshop series empowers you to make informed and smart financial decisions. The series is flexible and customizable – each unit can stand alone or be combined with other units to provide a personalized experience. Units can be taken in any order. Please go to WorkSourceWA.com and create your account prior to attending this workshop. If class registration is full and participants are waitlisted, all registrations (regular and waitlist) will be evaluated according to the… Event Registration: Sign Up Required. Approved Unemployment Insurance (UI) Job Search Activity: Yes.
Thursday, June 4, 2026, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Register for this 2-day unit and you will receive an invite from the instructor no less than one hour prior to the start of class. Classes are Tuesday & Thursday, 9-11am.
Re-Entry Workshop
Learn about:
Re-employment workshops / community resources
Employer incentive programs: WA State Bonding and Work Opportunity Tax Credit
Creating a strong resume
Writing a conviction history statement
Obtaining employment / criminal records
Disqualifying occupations and more!
Room: Classroom 1. Contact Name: Amy Meredith. Contact Phone: 360-318-7038. Contact Email: amy.meredith@esd.wa.gov. Workshop Language Option: English. Additional Information: Please go to WorkSourceWA.com and create your account prior to attending this workshop. Event Registration: Sign Up Required. Approved Unemployment Insurance (UI) Job Search Activity: No.
Thursday, June 4, 2026, 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM.
Whatcom WorkSource
101 Prospect St
Bellingham, WA 98225.
WorkSource Whatcom In-Person Job Club
Join the In-Person Job Club at WorkSource Whatcom, Where: WorkSource Whatcom, 101 Prospect Street, Bellingham, WA 98225
When: Every Monday, 9 AM - 11 AM
Join us every Monday morning for an opportunity to connect with fellow job seekers. Share your victories and challenges while gaining valuable job search insights from our staff and special speakers.
What to Expect: Networking: Connect with others on the same journey. , Support: Share your successes and challenges in a supportive environment. , Insights: Gain valuable job search tips from experts and guest speakers. , Discussion: Participate in group discussions focused on landing your next job. Plus, attending counts as your first job search activity for the week!
Don't miss out—come and be part of our supportive community!
For more information, visit our website at WorkSourceWA.com or contact Karma Reavis at 360-318-7037 or karma.reavis@esd.wa.gov.
Contact Name: Karma Reavis. Contact Phone: 360-318-7037. Contact Email: karma.reavis@esd.wa.gov. Workshop Language Option: English. Additional Information: Please go to WorkSourceWA.com and create your account prior to attending this workshop. Event Registration: Sign Up Required. Approved Unemployment Insurance (UI) Job Search Activity: Yes.
Monday, June 8, 2026, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
101 Prospect Street
Bellingham, WA 98225.
VIRTUAL: Workforce Information Sessions (WIOA) (Whatcom, Skagit, Island, San Juan Counties)
Learn about Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act (WIOA). If you are committed to developing your career with the goal of full-time employment, then you may be eligible to receive assistance with the following: Career Exploration , Occupational Skills Training , Certification/Licensing Costs , On-the-Job Training , Intensive Job Search, To sign-up, click the Zoom link below.
Contact Phone: 360-676-1521. Contact Email: info@workforcenorthwest.org. Workshop Language Option: English. Additional Information: To register, click the Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/ez9jWwgkTL2rxcs3aE4oFg
This presentation is offered in English but may be offered in alternative languages. If you request translation services or other accommodations, please email lwild@workforcenorthwest.org at least 2 business days prior to the event.
This event is open to the public and free to attend.
Please go to WorkSourceWA.com and create your account prior to attending this workshop. Event Registration: First Come First Served. Approved Unemployment Insurance (UI) Job Search Activity: No.
Wednesday, June 10, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Virtual, online workshop.
For more info visit us06web.zoom.us.
Rapid Re-Employment Information Session (Whatcom, Skagit, Island, San Juan counties)
Have you been laid off through no fault of your own?
This FREE Rapid Re-Employment Information Session aims to assist workers affected by layoffs and closures. Learn about unemployment insurance, healthcare insurance options, finding resources to be quickly re-employed, and worker retraining programs. This event is open to the public. If you’re facing a layoff, join us to learn how to access the resources available to retrain, recertify, retire, or get re-employed.
Presenters share information about unemployment insurance, job search resources/assistance, education and training support, community resources, healthcare options and more. This presentation is offered in English but may be offered in alternative languages. If you request translation services or other accommodations, please email dsanchez@workforcenorthwest.org at least 2 business days prior to the event. To sign-up, click the Zoom link below.
Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/CRra8mPhQk-tBPT5Mu-0eQ.
Contact Phone: 360-676-1521. Contact Email: info@workforcenorthwest.org. Workshop Language Option: English. Additional Information: WorkSource services are available to all. A WorkSource account is encouraged. , Please go to WorkSourceWA.com and create your account prior to attending this workshop. , Have you served in the military or are you the spouse of a veteran? Click here to learn more about benefits that are available to you. Event Registration: First Come First Served. Approved Unemployment Insurance (UI) Job Search Activity: Yes.
Thursday, June 11, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM.
For more info visit us06web.zoom.us.
WorkSource Whatcom In-Person Job Club
Join the In-Person Job Club at WorkSource Whatcom, Where: WorkSource Whatcom, 101 Prospect Street, Bellingham, WA 98225
When: Every Monday, 9 AM - 11 AM
Join us every Monday morning for an opportunity to connect with fellow job seekers. Share your victories and challenges while gaining valuable job search insights from our staff and special speakers.
What to Expect: Networking: Connect with others on the same journey. , Support: Share your successes and challenges in a supportive environment. , Insights: Gain valuable job search tips from experts and guest speakers. , Discussion: Participate in group discussions focused on landing your next job. Plus, attending counts as your first job search activity for the week!
Don't miss out—come and be part of our supportive community!
For more information, visit our website at WorkSourceWA.com or contact Karma Reavis at 360-318-7037 or karma.reavis@esd.wa.gov.
Contact Name: Karma Reavis. Contact Phone: 360-318-7037. Contact Email: karma.reavis@esd.wa.gov. Workshop Language Option: English. Additional Information: Please go to WorkSourceWA.com and create your account prior to attending this workshop. Event Registration: Sign Up Required. Approved Unemployment Insurance (UI) Job Search Activity: Yes.
Monday, June 15, 2026, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
101 Prospect Street
Bellingham, WA 98225.
Club de empleo para hispanohablantes
Únete a nosotros cada primer y tercer miércoles del mes para tener la oportunidad de conectar con otros buscadores de empleo. Comparte tus logros y desafíos mientras obtienes valiosos consejos de búsqueda de empleo de nuestro personal y de ponentes especiales. , Participa cada mes en discusiones y actividades grupales guiadas, diseñadas para ayudarte a conseguir tu próximo empleo de manera efectiva , Además, ¡cuenta como un actividad de búsqueda de empleo para el desempleo!
Contact Name: Michael Arens. Contact Email: Michael.Arens@esd.wa.gov. Workshop Language Option: Spanish. Additional Information: Por favor, vaya a WorkSourceWA.com y cree su cuenta antes de asistir a este taller. Event Registration: Sign Up Required. Approved Unemployment Insurance (UI) Job Search Activity: Yes.
Wednesday, June 17, 2026, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
101 Prospect St
Bellingham, WA 98225.
Labor & Industries Vocational Services Specialist Available
*Injured on the Job?
*Are you motivated to return to work?
*Unable to return to the job where you were injured?
To speak with an L & I Vocational Specialist, please call or email Michelle Lapointe @ 360-982-1561 or lamp235@lni.wa.gov to make an appointment. Services may include resume and online job search assistance, labor market information, and career counseling and guidance.
Available at WorkSource Whatcom on Thursdays and at WorkSource Skagit on Wednesdays.
Room: Resource Lobby. Contact Name: Michelle Lapointe. Contact Phone: (360) 982-1561. Contact Email: lamp235@lni.wa.gov. Workshop Language Option: English. Additional Information: Onsite parking at WorkSource Whatcom is limited. Please plan to arrive early enough to find parking. Please use alternative transportation when possible. Event Registration: First Come First Served. Approved Unemployment Insurance (UI) Job Search Activity: No.
Thursday, June 18, 2026, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
WorkSource Whatcom
101 Prospect Street
Bellingham, WA 98225.
WorkSource Whatcom In-Person Job Club
Join the In-Person Job Club at WorkSource Whatcom, Where: WorkSource Whatcom, 101 Prospect Street, Bellingham, WA 98225
When: Every Monday, 9 AM - 11 AM
Join us every Monday morning for an opportunity to connect with fellow job seekers. Share your victories and challenges while gaining valuable job search insights from our staff and special speakers.
What to Expect: Networking: Connect with others on the same journey. , Support: Share your successes and challenges in a supportive environment. , Insights: Gain valuable job search tips from experts and guest speakers. , Discussion: Participate in group discussions focused on landing your next job. Plus, attending counts as your first job search activity for the week!
Don't miss out—come and be part of our supportive community!
For more information, visit our website at WorkSourceWA.com or contact Karma Reavis at 360-318-7037 or karma.reavis@esd.wa.gov.
Contact Name: Karma Reavis. Contact Phone: 360-318-7037. Contact Email: karma.reavis@esd.wa.gov. Workshop Language Option: English. Additional Information: Please go to WorkSourceWA.com and create your account prior to attending this workshop. Event Registration: Sign Up Required. Approved Unemployment Insurance (UI) Job Search Activity: Yes.
Monday, June 22, 2026, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
101 Prospect Street
Bellingham, WA 98225.
VIRTUAL: Workforce Information Sessions (WIOA) (Whatcom, Skagit, Island, San Juan Counties)
Learn about Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act (WIOA). If you are committed to developing your career with the goal of full-time employment, then you may be eligible to receive assistance with the following: Career Exploration , Occupational Skills Training , Certification/Licensing Costs , On-the-Job Training , Intensive Job Search, To sign-up, click the Zoom link below.
Contact Phone: 360-676-1521. Contact Email: info@workforcenorthwest.org. Workshop Language Option: English. Additional Information: To register, click the Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/ez9jWwgkTL2rxcs3aE4oFg
This presentation is offered in English but may be offered in alternative languages. If you request translation services or other accommodations, please email lwild@workforcenorthwest.org at least 2 business days prior to the event.
This event is open to the public and free to attend.
Please go to WorkSourceWA.com and create your account prior to attending this workshop. Event Registration: First Come First Served. Approved Unemployment Insurance (UI) Job Search Activity: No.
Wednesday, June 24, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Virtual, online workshop.
For more info visit us06web.zoom.us.
Résumé and Cover Letter (Whatcom) In Person
Is your resume generating calls for interviews?
If not, do you want to learn how to: Determine the best format , Effectively tailor your resume to a specific position , Get your resume to stand out , Avoid common mistakes , Create cover letters that connect with an employer.
Contact Name: Chuck Steinhilber. Contact Phone: 360-318-7036. Contact Email: charles.steinhilber@esd.wa.gov. Workshop Language Option: English. Additional Information: Please go to WorkSourceWA.com and create your account prior to attending this workshop. , For accommodation requests and computer access, please email charles.steinhilber@esd.wa.gov or call 360-318-7036. Event Registration: Sign Up Required. Approved Unemployment Insurance (UI) Job Search Activity: Yes.
Wednesday, June 24, 2026, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
WorkSource Whatcom
101 Prospect St.
Bellingham, WA 98225.
Labor & Industries Vocational Services Specialist Available
*Injured on the Job?
*Are you motivated to return to work?
*Unable to return to the job where you were injured?
To speak with an L & I Vocational Specialist, please call or email Michelle Lapointe @ 360-982-1561 or lamp235@lni.wa.gov to make an appointment. Services may include resume and online job search assistance, labor market information, and career counseling and guidance.
Available at WorkSource Whatcom on Thursdays and at WorkSource Skagit on Wednesdays.
Room: Resource Lobby. Contact Name: Michelle Lapointe. Contact Phone: (360) 982-1561. Contact Email: lamp235@lni.wa.gov. Workshop Language Option: English. Additional Information: Onsite parking at WorkSource Whatcom is limited. Please plan to arrive early enough to find parking. Please use alternative transportation when possible. Event Registration: First Come First Served. Approved Unemployment Insurance (UI) Job Search Activity: No.
Thursday, June 25, 2026, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
WorkSource Whatcom
101 Prospect Street
Bellingham, WA 98225.
Preparing for Takeoff / SEAP virtual workshop
Explore the world of entrepreneurship!
Do you want to know:
• About the SEAP and its resources?
• What it takes to become an entrepreneur?
• Which products or services you should provide?
Robert Martin’s 40-year career was spent in a non-profit social enterprise organization where he worked to grow a company to over six million dollars and 90 employees. The company was created to assist people with disabilities with finding employment. He has served as a Score volunteer since 2018 and has worked with well over 100 business startups and nonprofit organizations with strategic business planning and logistics.
For further information, contact Erika Barrett at erika.barrett@esd.wa.gov .
Registration required on www.worksourcewa.com at Workshops.
Room: Zoom Online Meeting. Contact Name: Erika Barrett. Contact Phone: 360-499-0008. Contact Email: erika.barrett@esd.wa.gov. Workshop Language Option: English. Additional Information: Please go to WorkSourceWA.com and create your job seeker account prior to attending this workshop.
Before signing up, check to see if you have the minimum hardware, browser, and operating systems required: Windows, macOS, Linux or iOS, iPadOS, and Android. Video conferencing will use a large portion of bandwidth and data. Before signing up, be sure you have a data plan or reliable WiFi access that can accommodate this. To attend the workshop, you are encouraged to use a device capable of viewing video… Event Registration: Sign Up Required. Approved Unemployment Insurance (UI) Job Search Activity: Yes.
Thursday, June 25, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM.
Zoom Online Meeting:
Link and meeting information will be shared by e-mail at a minimum of 1 hour before the online workshop begins.
WorkSource Whatcom In-Person Job Club
Join the In-Person Job Club at WorkSource Whatcom, Where: WorkSource Whatcom, 101 Prospect Street, Bellingham, WA 98225
When: Every Monday, 9 AM - 11 AM
Join us every Monday morning for an opportunity to connect with fellow job seekers. Share your victories and challenges while gaining valuable job search insights from our staff and special speakers.
What to Expect: Networking: Connect with others on the same journey. , Support: Share your successes and challenges in a supportive environment. , Insights: Gain valuable job search tips from experts and guest speakers. , Discussion: Participate in group discussions focused on landing your next job. Plus, attending counts as your first job search activity for the week!
Don't miss out—come and be part of our supportive community!
For more information, visit our website at WorkSourceWA.com or contact Karma Reavis at 360-318-7037 or karma.reavis@esd.wa.gov.
Contact Name: Karma Reavis. Contact Phone: 360-318-7037. Contact Email: karma.reavis@esd.wa.gov. Workshop Language Option: English. Additional Information: Please go to WorkSourceWA.com and create your account prior to attending this workshop. Event Registration: Sign Up Required. Approved Unemployment Insurance (UI) Job Search Activity: Yes.
Monday, June 29, 2026, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
101 Prospect Street
Bellingham, WA 98225.
Club de empleo para hispanohablantes
Únete a nosotros cada primer y tercer miércoles del mes para tener la oportunidad de conectar con otros buscadores de empleo. Comparte tus logros y desafíos mientras obtienes valiosos consejos de búsqueda de empleo de nuestro personal y de ponentes especiales. , Participa cada mes en discusiones y actividades grupales guiadas, diseñadas para ayudarte a conseguir tu próximo empleo de manera efectiva , Además, ¡cuenta como un actividad de búsqueda de empleo para el desempleo!
Contact Name: Michael Arens. Contact Email: michael.arens@esd.wa.gov. Workshop Language Option: Spanish. Additional Information: Por favor, vaya a WorkSourceWA.com y cree su cuenta antes de asistir a este taller. Event Registration: Sign Up Required. Approved Unemployment Insurance (UI) Job Search Activity: Yes.
Wednesday, July 1, 2026, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
101 Prospect St
Bellingham, WA 98225.
CLOSED for Independence Day
Workshop Language Option: English. Additional Information: Office Closed - Holiday - Fourth of July.
Friday, July 3, 2026.
WorkSource Whatcom
101 Prospect Street
Bellingham, WA 98225.
WorkSource Whatcom In-Person Job Club
Join the In-Person Job Club at WorkSource Whatcom, Where: WorkSource Whatcom, 101 Prospect Street, Bellingham, WA 98225
When: Every Monday, 9 AM - 11 AM
Join us every Monday morning for an opportunity to connect with fellow job seekers. Share your victories and challenges while gaining valuable job search insights from our staff and special speakers.
What to Expect: Networking: Connect with others on the same journey. , Support: Share your successes and challenges in a supportive environment. , Insights: Gain valuable job search tips from experts and guest speakers. , Discussion: Participate in group discussions focused on landing your next job. Plus, attending counts as your first job search activity for the week!
Don't miss out—come and be part of our supportive community!
For more information, visit our website at WorkSourceWA.com or contact Karma Reavis at 360-318-7037 or karma.reavis@esd.wa.gov.
Contact Name: Karma Reavis. Contact Phone: 360-318-7037. Contact Email: karma.reavis@esd.wa.gov. Workshop Language Option: English. Additional Information: Please go to WorkSourceWA.com and create your account prior to attending this workshop. Event Registration: Sign Up Required. Approved Unemployment Insurance (UI) Job Search Activity: Yes.
Monday, July 6, 2026, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
101 Prospect Street
Bellingham, WA 98225.
Interviewing Techniques
You might have the best résumé ever, but if you don’t interview well, it won’t matter. Being able to handle a job interview is a necessity for any job seeker. Knowing what employers are looking for and being prepared are absolute musts. In this workshop, you will learn valuable interviewing tips and have the chance to practice answers to frequently asked—and sometimes difficult—questions in a supportive, realistic environment.
Contact Name: Karma Reavis. Contact Phone: 360-318-7037. Contact Email: Karma.Reavis@esd.wa.gov. Workshop Language Option: English. Additional Information: Please go to WorkSourceWA.com and create your account prior to attending this workshop. Event Registration: Sign Up Required. Approved Unemployment Insurance (UI) Job Search Activity: Yes.
Tuesday, July 7, 2026, 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
Whatcom WorkSource
101 Prospect St
Bellingham, WA 98225.
VIRTUAL: Workforce Information Sessions (WIOA) (Whatcom, Skagit, Island, San Juan Counties)
Learn about Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act (WIOA). If you are committed to developing your career with the goal of full-time employment, then you may be eligible to receive assistance with the following: Career Exploration , Occupational Skills Training , Certification/Licensing Costs , On-the-Job Training , Intensive Job Search, To sign-up, click the Zoom link below.
Contact Phone: 360-676-1521. Contact Email: info@workforcenorthwest.org. Workshop Language Option: English. Additional Information: To register, click the Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/ez9jWwgkTL2rxcs3aE4oFg
This presentation is offered in English but may be offered in alternative languages. If you request translation services or other accommodations, please email lwild@workforcenorthwest.org at least 2 business days prior to the event.
This event is open to the public and free to attend.
Please go to WorkSourceWA.com and create your account prior to attending this workshop. Event Registration: First Come First Served. Approved Unemployment Insurance (UI) Job Search Activity: No.
Wednesday, July 8, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Virtual, online workshop.
For more info visit us06web.zoom.us.
WorkSource Whatcom In-Person Job Club
Join the In-Person Job Club at WorkSource Whatcom, Where: WorkSource Whatcom, 101 Prospect Street, Bellingham, WA 98225
When: Every Monday, 9 AM - 11 AM
Join us every Monday morning for an opportunity to connect with fellow job seekers. Share your victories and challenges while gaining valuable job search insights from our staff and special speakers.
What to Expect: Networking: Connect with others on the same journey. , Support: Share your successes and challenges in a supportive environment. , Insights: Gain valuable job search tips from experts and guest speakers. , Discussion: Participate in group discussions focused on landing your next job. Plus, attending counts as your first job search activity for the week!
Don't miss out—come and be part of our supportive community!
For more information, visit our website at WorkSourceWA.com or contact Karma Reavis at 360-318-7037 or karma.reavis@esd.wa.gov.
Contact Name: Karma Reavis. Contact Phone: 360-318-7037. Contact Email: karma.reavis@esd.wa.gov. Workshop Language Option: English. Additional Information: Please go to WorkSourceWA.com and create your account prior to attending this workshop. Event Registration: Sign Up Required. Approved Unemployment Insurance (UI) Job Search Activity: Yes.
Monday, July 13, 2026, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
101 Prospect Street
Bellingham, WA 98225.
Club de empleo para hispanohablantes
Únete a nosotros cada primer y tercer miércoles del mes para tener la oportunidad de conectar con otros buscadores de empleo. Comparte tus logros y desafíos mientras obtienes valiosos consejos de búsqueda de empleo de nuestro personal y de ponentes especiales. , Participa cada mes en discusiones y actividades grupales guiadas, diseñadas para ayudarte a conseguir tu próximo empleo de manera efectiva , Además, ¡cuenta como un actividad de búsqueda de empleo para el desempleo!
Contact Name: Michael Arens. Contact Email: Michael.Arens@esd.wa.gov. Workshop Language Option: Spanish. Additional Information: Por favor, vaya a WorkSourceWA.com y cree su cuenta antes de asistir a este taller. Event Registration: Sign Up Required. Approved Unemployment Insurance (UI) Job Search Activity: Yes.
Wednesday, July 15, 2026, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
101 Prospect St
Bellingham, WA 98225.
WorkSource Whatcom In-Person Job Club
Join the In-Person Job Club at WorkSource Whatcom, Where: WorkSource Whatcom, 101 Prospect Street, Bellingham, WA 98225
When: Every Monday, 9 AM - 11 AM
Join us every Monday morning for an opportunity to connect with fellow job seekers. Share your victories and challenges while gaining valuable job search insights from our staff and special speakers.
What to Expect: Networking: Connect with others on the same journey. , Support: Share your successes and challenges in a supportive environment. , Insights: Gain valuable job search tips from experts and guest speakers. , Discussion: Participate in group discussions focused on landing your next job. Plus, attending counts as your first job search activity for the week!
Don't miss out—come and be part of our supportive community!
For more information, visit our website at WorkSourceWA.com or contact Karma Reavis at 360-318-7037 or karma.reavis@esd.wa.gov.
Contact Name: Karma Reavis. Contact Phone: 360-318-7037. Contact Email: karma.reavis@esd.wa.gov. Workshop Language Option: English. Additional Information: Please go to WorkSourceWA.com and create your account prior to attending this workshop. Event Registration: Sign Up Required. Approved Unemployment Insurance (UI) Job Search Activity: Yes.
Monday, July 20, 2026, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
101 Prospect Street
Bellingham, WA 98225.
VIRTUAL: Workforce Information Sessions (WIOA) (Whatcom, Skagit, Island, San Juan Counties)
Learn about Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act (WIOA). If you are committed to developing your career with the goal of full-time employment, then you may be eligible to receive assistance with the following: Career Exploration , Occupational Skills Training , Certification/Licensing Costs , On-the-Job Training , Intensive Job Search, To sign-up, click the Zoom link below.
Contact Phone: 360-676-1521. Contact Email: info@workforcenorthwest.org. Workshop Language Option: English. Additional Information: To register, click the Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/ez9jWwgkTL2rxcs3aE4oFg
This presentation is offered in English but may be offered in alternative languages. If you request translation services or other accommodations, please email lwild@workforcenorthwest.org at least 2 business days prior to the event.
This event is open to the public and free to attend.
Please go to WorkSourceWA.com and create your account prior to attending this workshop. Event Registration: First Come First Served. Approved Unemployment Insurance (UI) Job Search Activity: No.
Wednesday, July 22, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Virtual, online workshop.
For more info visit us06web.zoom.us.
Résumé and Cover Letter (Whatcom) In Person
Is your resume generating calls for interviews?
If not, do you want to learn how to: Determine the best format , Effectively tailor your resume to a specific position , Get your resume to stand out , Avoid common mistakes , Create cover letters that connect with an employer.
Contact Name: Chuck Steinhilber. Contact Phone: 360-318-7036. Contact Email: charles.steinhilber@esd.wa.gov. Workshop Language Option: English. Additional Information: Please go to WorkSourceWA.com and create your account prior to attending this workshop. , For accommodation requests and computer access, please email charles.steinhilber@esd.wa.gov or call 360-318-7036. Event Registration: Sign Up Required. Approved Unemployment Insurance (UI) Job Search Activity: Yes.
Wednesday, July 22, 2026, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
WorkSource Whatcom
101 Prospect St.
Bellingham, WA 98225.
Preparing for Takeoff / SEAP virtual workshop
Explore the world of entrepreneurship!
Do you want to know:
• About the SEAP and its resources?
• What it takes to become an entrepreneur?
• Which products or services you should provide?
Robert Martin’s 40-year career was spent in a non-profit social enterprise organization where he worked to grow a company to over six million dollars and 90 employees. The company was created to assist people with disabilities with finding employment. He has served as a Score volunteer since 2018 and has worked with well over 100 business startups and nonprofit organizations with strategic business planning and logistics.
For further information, contact Erika Barrett at erika.barrett@esd.wa.gov .
Registration required on www.worksourcewa.com at Workshops.
Room: Zoom Online Meeting. Contact Name: Ken Nguyen. Contact Phone: 360-318-7044. Contact Email: khang.nguyen@esd.wa.gov. Workshop Language Option: English. Additional Information: Please go to WorkSourceWA.com and create your job seeker account prior to attending this workshop.
Before signing up, check to see if you have the minimum hardware, browser, and operating systems required: Windows, macOS, Linux or iOS, iPadOS, and Android. Video conferencing will use a large portion of bandwidth and data. Before signing up, be sure you have a data plan or reliable WiFi access that can accommodate this. To attend the workshop, you are encouraged to use a device capable of viewing video… Event Registration: Sign Up Required. Approved Unemployment Insurance (UI) Job Search Activity: Yes.
Thursday, July 23, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM.
Zoom Online Meeting:
Link and meeting information will be shared by e-mail at a minimum of 1 hour before the online workshop begins.
WorkSource Whatcom In-Person Job Club
Join the In-Person Job Club at WorkSource Whatcom, Where: WorkSource Whatcom, 101 Prospect Street, Bellingham, WA 98225
When: Every Monday, 9 AM - 11 AM
Join us every Monday morning for an opportunity to connect with fellow job seekers. Share your victories and challenges while gaining valuable job search insights from our staff and special speakers.
What to Expect: Networking: Connect with others on the same journey. , Support: Share your successes and challenges in a supportive environment. , Insights: Gain valuable job search tips from experts and guest speakers. , Discussion: Participate in group discussions focused on landing your next job. Plus, attending counts as your first job search activity for the week!
Don't miss out—come and be part of our supportive community!
For more information, visit our website at WorkSourceWA.com or contact Karma Reavis at 360-318-7037 or karma.reavis@esd.wa.gov.
Contact Name: Karma Reavis. Contact Phone: 360-318-7037. Contact Email: karma.reavis@esd.wa.gov. Workshop Language Option: English. Additional Information: Please go to WorkSourceWA.com and create your account prior to attending this workshop. Event Registration: Sign Up Required. Approved Unemployment Insurance (UI) Job Search Activity: Yes.
Monday, July 27, 2026, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
101 Prospect Street
Bellingham, WA 98225.
WorkSource Whatcom In-Person Job Club
Join the In-Person Job Club at WorkSource Whatcom, Where: WorkSource Whatcom, 101 Prospect Street, Bellingham, WA 98225
When: Every Monday, 9 AM - 11 AM
Join us every Monday morning for an opportunity to connect with fellow job seekers. Share your victories and challenges while gaining valuable job search insights from our staff and special speakers.
What to Expect: Networking: Connect with others on the same journey. , Support: Share your successes and challenges in a supportive environment. , Insights: Gain valuable job search tips from experts and guest speakers. , Discussion: Participate in group discussions focused on landing your next job. Plus, attending counts as your first job search activity for the week!
Don't miss out—come and be part of our supportive community!
For more information, visit our website at WorkSourceWA.com or contact Karma Reavis at 360-318-7037 or karma.reavis@esd.wa.gov.
Contact Name: Karma Reavis. Contact Phone: 360-318-7037. Contact Email: karma.reavis@esd.wa.gov. Workshop Language Option: English. Additional Information: Please go to WorkSourceWA.com and create your account prior to attending this workshop. Event Registration: Sign Up Required. Approved Unemployment Insurance (UI) Job Search Activity: Yes.
Monday, August 3, 2026, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
101 Prospect Street
Bellingham, WA 98225.
Interviewing Techniques
You might have the best résumé ever, but if you don’t interview well, it won’t matter. Being able to handle a job interview is a necessity for any job seeker. Knowing what employers are looking for and being prepared are absolute musts. In this workshop, you will learn valuable interviewing tips and have the chance to practice answers to frequently asked—and sometimes difficult—questions in a supportive, realistic environment.
Contact Name: Karma Reavis. Contact Phone: 360-318-7037. Contact Email: Karma.Reavis@esd.wa.gov. Workshop Language Option: English. Additional Information: Please go to WorkSourceWA.com and create your account prior to attending this workshop. Event Registration: Sign Up Required. Approved Unemployment Insurance (UI) Job Search Activity: Yes.
Tuesday, August 4, 2026, 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
Whatcom WorkSource
101 Prospect St
Bellingham, WA 98225.
Club de empleo para hispanohablantes
Únete a nosotros cada primer y tercer miércoles del mes para tener la oportunidad de conectar con otros buscadores de empleo. Comparte tus logros y desafíos mientras obtienes valiosos consejos de búsqueda de empleo de nuestro personal y de ponentes especiales. , Participa cada mes en discusiones y actividades grupales guiadas, diseñadas para ayudarte a conseguir tu próximo empleo de manera efectiva , Además, ¡cuenta como un actividad de búsqueda de empleo para el desempleo!
Contact Name: Michael Arens. Contact Email: michael.arens@esd.wa.gov. Workshop Language Option: Spanish. Additional Information: Por favor, vaya a WorkSourceWA.com y cree su cuenta antes de asistir a este taller. Event Registration: Sign Up Required. Approved Unemployment Insurance (UI) Job Search Activity: Yes.
Wednesday, August 5, 2026, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
101 Prospect St
Bellingham, WA 98225.
VIRTUAL: Workforce Information Sessions (WIOA) (Whatcom, Skagit, Island, San Juan Counties)
Learn about Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act (WIOA). If you are committed to developing your career with the goal of full-time employment, then you may be eligible to receive assistance with the following: Career Exploration , Occupational Skills Training , Certification/Licensing Costs , On-the-Job Training , Intensive Job Search, To sign-up, click the Zoom link below.
Contact Phone: 360-676-1521. Contact Email: info@workforcenorthwest.org. Workshop Language Option: English. Additional Information: To register, click the Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/ez9jWwgkTL2rxcs3aE4oFg
This presentation is offered in English but may be offered in alternative languages. If you request translation services or other accommodations, please email lwild@workforcenorthwest.org at least 2 business days prior to the event.
This event is open to the public and free to attend.
Please go to WorkSourceWA.com and create your account prior to attending this workshop. Event Registration: First Come First Served. Approved Unemployment Insurance (UI) Job Search Activity: No.
Wednesday, August 5, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Virtual, online workshop.
For more info visit us06web.zoom.us.
WorkSource Whatcom In-Person Job Club
Join the In-Person Job Club at WorkSource Whatcom, Where: WorkSource Whatcom, 101 Prospect Street, Bellingham, WA 98225
When: Every Monday, 9 AM - 11 AM
Join us every Monday morning for an opportunity to connect with fellow job seekers. Share your victories and challenges while gaining valuable job search insights from our staff and special speakers.
What to Expect: Networking: Connect with others on the same journey. , Support: Share your successes and challenges in a supportive environment. , Insights: Gain valuable job search tips from experts and guest speakers. , Discussion: Participate in group discussions focused on landing your next job. Plus, attending counts as your first job search activity for the week!
Don't miss out—come and be part of our supportive community!
For more information, visit our website at WorkSourceWA.com or contact Karma Reavis at 360-318-7037 or karma.reavis@esd.wa.gov.
Contact Name: Karma Reavis. Contact Phone: 360-318-7037. Contact Email: karma.reavis@esd.wa.gov. Workshop Language Option: English. Additional Information: Please go to WorkSourceWA.com and create your account prior to attending this workshop. Event Registration: Sign Up Required. Approved Unemployment Insurance (UI) Job Search Activity: Yes.
Monday, August 10, 2026, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
101 Prospect Street
Bellingham, WA 98225.