ONLINE - Strategies for Success: Community Engagement (Island)
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! Discover what it means when people talk about an individual’s culture or self-identity, and what it means to be sensitive to it , Learn about your personal and social rights, demonstrating citizenship and civic engagement.
Room: Virtual class via ZOOM. Contact Name: Kim Newkirk. Contact Phone: 360-499-0004. Contact Email: kimberly.newkirk@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 (3-hours each day), starting on the first business day of each week. Class Times: 1:00pm – 4:00pm (Virtual – Zoom), This is a 4-day workshop (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday), If class registration is full… Event Registration: Sign Up Required. Approved Unemployment Insurance (UI) Job Search Activity: Yes.
Monday, November 10, 2025, 1:00 PM – Friday, November 14, 2025, 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.
**NO Class on 11/11/25
Modified Schedule for 4-day workshop
Monday 11/10
Wednesday 11/12
Thursday 11/13
Friday 11/1.
ONLINE - Financial Capabilities: Get Empowered to Make Tough Decisions (Island)
Get empowered to make tough decisionsFind out how to deal with creditors, and turn around your debt situation and credit history.
Room: Zoom: (2-Day Class) Tuesday and Thursday, 9am - 11am. Contact Name: Kim Newkirk. Contact Phone: 360-499-0004. Contact Email: kimberly.newkirk@esd.wa.gov. Workshop Language Option: English. Additional Information: This is a six-week series that meets two times per week.
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 workshop.
If class registration is full and participants are waitlisted, all registrations (regular… Event Registration: Sign Up Required. Approved Unemployment Insurance (UI) Job Search Activity: Yes.
Wednesday, November 12, 2025, 9:00 AM – Thursday, November 13, 2025, 11:00 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.
This is a two-day workshop
WorkSource CLOSED 11/11/25
Classes will be Wednesday 11/12 and Thursday 11/13.
YesVets Job and Resource Fair
Join us for the #YesVets Job and Resource Fair
Event will be Open to the public - All job seekers are welcome!!
Veterans and eligible spouses will be granted priority access 9:30 - 10:00
This will be an empowering event - connecting those who have served with employers who are ready to hire.
Whether you're looking to land your next job, explore a new industry, or simply update your resume, this event is built for you.
Event Highlights:
Meet with local and regional employers actively seeking Veterans
Explore community services and benefits designed for your needs
Network with advocates and organizations committed to your success
Bring your resume, dress to impress, and get ready to open new doors.
This is more than a hiring event — it’s your next mission.
Contact Name: Martin Symonds. Contact Phone: 360-854-8397. Contact Email: martin.symonds@esd.wa.gov. Workshop Language Option: English. Event Registration: Sign Up Required. Approved Unemployment Insurance (UI) Job Search Activity: Yes.
Wednesday, November 12, 2025, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 7392
3037 Goldie Road
Oak Harbor, WA 98277.
Interviewing Techniques - Job Hunter in person workshop WorkSource Skagit
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, November 13, 2025, 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 Ken Nguyen at khang.nguyen@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 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 and content… Event Registration: Sign Up Required. Approved Unemployment Insurance (UI) Job Search Activity: Yes.
Thursday, November 13, 2025, 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.
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/zvcDIeWHSY2kRpn27XV5uw.
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, November 13, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM.
For more info visit us06web.zoom.us. Habilidades y Capacidades - EN LÍNEA - en todo el estado
¿Cuáles son sus habilidades? ¿Cómo puede transferir sus habilidades de un trabajo a otro? En este taller, aprenderá a identificar, demostrar y presentar sus destrezas y cualidades. Aprenderá como presentarse a empleadores de una manera breve y de alto impacto mediante la creación de un <<anuncio>> personal.
Contact Name: Alisha Garcia. Contact Email: alisha.garcia@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 WebEx. 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, November 13, 2025, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Reunión en línea de WebEx: 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.
Skills and Abilities Analysis to Build Effective Job Search Strategies – Job Hunter Virtual Workshop - Statewide
A key part of your job search is understanding your knowledge, strengths and transferrable skills. Knowing yourself and what you have to offer often leads to increased confidence when searching for meaningful work. This workshop will cover Career Interest Assessments and using that information to make informed decisions about job opportunities and find your next career. Additionally, we will also cover strategies for uncovering the hidden job market and the best resources for job searching.
Contact Name: Virtual Services Team. Contact Email: ESDGPVirtualServices@esd.wa.gov. Workshop Language Option: English. Additional Information: Please go to WorkSourceWA.com and create your account prior to attending this workshop. 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 and content and have audio capability. Waitlists are automated. If a person cancels their registration, the next person on the waitlist will be notified. (If you are… Event Registration: Sign Up Required. Approved Unemployment Insurance (UI) Job Search Activity: Yes.
Thursday, November 13, 2025, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Virtual via Zoom.
STATEWIDE: ESD Self‐Employment Assistance Program (SEAP) Orientation (Virtual)
The Self‐Employment Assistance Program (SEAP) may be a great opportunity if you want to start a business!
Once approved, SEAP is a unique program that enables you to:
· Receive entrepreneurial counseling and business coaching through a pre‐approved training provider
· Continue to collect Unemployment Insurance (UI) benefits while developing your business plans
· Work on creating your business and waives the weekly work‐search requirement
You are invited to attend a virtual workshop to explore:
• What is SEAP? What does SEAP not do?
• Program eligibility requirements and deadlines • Locate and download from the SEAP Approved Provider List
• What are the responsibilities of an approved training provider?
• Research the proper training on the SEAP Approved Provider List
• Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
• How to properly complete and submit the SEAP Application
• Certification of Satisfactory Progress
• Your responsibilities while enrolled in SEAP and to remain eligible
• Job Search Requirements, WorkSource o…
Contact Name: Laura Aunan. Contact Email: laura.aunan@esd.wa.gov. Workshop Language Option: English. Additional Information: Please go to WorkSourceWA.com and create your account prior to attending this workshop.
Video conferencing will use a large portion of bandwidth and data. Before signing up, be sure you have a data plan or reliable Wi-Fi access that can accommodate this. To attend the workshop, you are encouraged to use a device capable of viewing video, content and have audio capability. There is a call-in feature, if you cannot log in virtually.
A waitlist option will be enabled for this event. This waitlist is auto… Event Registration: Sign Up Required. Approved Unemployment Insurance (UI) Job Search Activity: Yes.
Thursday, November 13, 2025, 1:30 PM – 3:00 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, but usually the day before.
ONLINE - Strategies for Success: Work Concepts II (Island)
Work Concepts II – You found the perfect job; now let us talk about how to land and keep it! Learn how to multitask and stay motivated , Explore your personal leadership and organization skills , Learn to evaluate trauma vs. drama and how to manage the unexpected , Understand cognitive bias and how it impacts every decision we make , Develop a solid vision for a professional future.
Room: Virtual class via ZOOM. Contact Name: Kim Newkirk. Contact Phone: 360-499-0004. Contact Email: kimberly.newkirk@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 (3-hours each day), starting on the first business day of each week. Class Times: 1:00pm – 4:00pm (Virtual – Zoom), This is a 4-day workshop (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday), If class registration is full… Event Registration: Sign Up Required. Approved Unemployment Insurance (UI) Job Search Activity: Yes.
Monday, November 17, 2025, 1:00 PM – Thursday, November 20, 2025, 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.
ONLINE - Financial Capabilities: Your Money, Your Future (Island)
Your money, your futureExamine the long term effects of your financial decisions and how to talk to your kids about money.
Room: Zoom: (2-Day Class) Tuesday and Thursday, 9am - 11am. Contact Name: Kim Newkirk. Contact Phone: 360-499-0004. Contact Email: kimberly.newkirk@esd.wa.gov. Workshop Language Option: English. Additional Information: This is a six-week series that meets two times per week.
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 workshop.
If class registration is full and participants are waitlisted, all registrations (regular… Event Registration: Sign Up Required. Approved Unemployment Insurance (UI) Job Search Activity: Yes.
Tuesday, November 18, 2025, 9:00 AM – 11:00 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.
This is a two-day workshop
Tuesday & Thursday 9am - 11am.
CANCELLED - Fedelta Homecare Hiring Event
Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can make a real difference in people’s lives? Join us at WorkSource Skagit for the Fedelta Homecare Hiring Event, where we’re seeking compassionate, reliable individuals to provide essential care and support to clients in the comfort of their own homes.
Contact Name: Karina Rosales. Workshop Language Option: English. Event Registration: First Come First Served. Approved Unemployment Insurance (UI) Job Search Activity: Yes.
Wednesday, November 19, 2025, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
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, November 19, 2025, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
WorkSource Whatcom
101 Prospect St.
Bellingham, WA 98225.
ONLINE - Financial Capabilities: Your Money, Your Future (Island)
Your money, your futureExamine the long term effects of your financial decisions and how to talk to your kids about money.
Room: Zoom: (2-Day Class) Tuesday and Thursday, 9am - 11am. Contact Name: Kim Newkirk. Contact Phone: 360-499-0004. Contact Email: kimberly.newkirk@esd.wa.gov. Workshop Language Option: English. Additional Information: This is a six-week series that meets two times per week.
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 workshop.
If class registration is full and participants are waitlisted, all registrations (regular… Event Registration: Sign Up Required. Approved Unemployment Insurance (UI) Job Search Activity: Yes.
Thursday, November 20, 2025, 9:00 AM – 11:00 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.
This is a two-day workshop
Tuesday & Thursday 9am - 11am.
STATEWIDE: Orientation to Commissioner-Approved Training (CAT) and Training Benefits (TB)
Are you receiving Unemployment Insurance benefits and considering enrolling in some additional training to enhance your skills or to change your career path? If so, you will need to apply for Commissioner-Approved Training (CAT) and/or Training Benefits (TB). This workshop will guide you through the requirements, processes, and research needed to submit an application.
Contact Name: Laura Aunan. Contact Email: laura.aunan@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.
Thursday, November 20, 2025, 1:30 PM – 4:00 PM.
ZOOM Event [Virtual] ZOOM Link will be sent to you prior to the workshop start time, usually the day prior to the workshop.
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, November 21, 2025, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
WorkSource Skagit
2005 E. College Way
Mount Vernon, WA 98273.
CLOSED FOR HOLIDAY
Holiday - Thanksgiving Day - Office Closed.
Workshop Language Option: English. Spanish. Additional Information: Holiday - Thanksgiving Day - Office Closed.
Thursday, November 27, 2025.
265 NE Kettle Street, Oak Harbor, WA.
For more info visit worksourcewa.com. CANCELLED - 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 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 and content… Event Registration: Sign Up Required. Approved Unemployment Insurance (UI) Job Search Activity: Yes.
Thursday, November 27, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM.
ONLINE Strategies for Success: Work Concepts I (Island)
Work concepts I – Every good plan needs a great road map – develop yours here! Develop a roadmap to success while discussing self-motivation, exploring careers and learning what employers really want , Learn how to prepare and apply for jobs, package yourself like a professional and share your story , Understand what employers mean when they say customer service, workplace diversity, team building and professionalism.
Room: Virtual class via ZOOM. Contact Name: Kim Newkirk. Contact Phone: 360-499-0004. Contact Email: kimberly.newkirk@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 (3-hours each day), starting on the first business day of each week. Class Times: 1:00pm – 4:00pm (Virtual – Zoom), This is a 4-day workshop (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday), If class registration is full… Event Registration: Sign Up Required. Approved Unemployment Insurance (UI) Job Search Activity: Yes.
Monday, December 1, 2025, 1:00 PM – Thursday, December 4, 2025, 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.
ONLINE Financial Capabilities: Money and You (Island)
Money and YouExplore your relationship with money and the sources and timing of income.
Room: Zoom: (2-Day Class) Tuesday and Thursday, 9am - 11am. Contact Name: Kim Newkirk. Contact Phone: 360-499-0004. Contact Email: kimberly.newkirk@esd.wa.gov. Workshop Language Option: English. Additional Information: This is a six-week series that meets two times per week.
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 workshop.
If class registration is full and participants are waitlisted, all registrations (regular… Event Registration: Sign Up Required. Approved Unemployment Insurance (UI) Job Search Activity: Yes.
Tuesday, December 2, 2025, 9:00 AM – 11:00 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.
This is a two-day workshop
Tuesday & Thursday 9am - 11am.
WorkSource Whatcom 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 currículum a 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.
Contact Name: Michael Arens. Contact Email: michael.arens@esd.wa.gov. Workshop Language Option: Spanish. Additional Information: Es necesario registrarse a través de www.worksourcewa.com, . Event Registration: Sign Up Required.
Wednesday, December 3, 2025, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
WorkSource Whatcom
101 Prospect St.
Bellingham, WA 98225.
ONLINE Financial Capabilities: Money and You (Island)
Money and YouExplore your relationship with money and the sources and timing of income.
Room: Zoom: (2-Day Class) Tuesday and Thursday, 9am - 11am. Contact Name: Kim Newkirk. Contact Phone: 360-499-0004. Contact Email: kimberly.newkirk@esd.wa.gov. Workshop Language Option: English. Additional Information: This is a six-week series that meets two times per week.
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 workshop.
If class registration is full and participants are waitlisted, all registrations (regular… Event Registration: Sign Up Required. Approved Unemployment Insurance (UI) Job Search Activity: Yes.
Thursday, December 4, 2025, 9:00 AM – 11:00 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.
This is a two-day workshop
Tuesday & Thursday 9am - 11am.
ONLINE - Strategies for Success: Health & Well-Being (Island)
Health and well-being – What is ‘work-life’ balance? How do I take care of me while taking care of everyone else? Come learn with us! Examine your inner-professional, core values, life choices and personal integrity , Learn how to be personally and professionally self-aware, establish boundaries and develop better stress and time management skills , Evaluate your social readiness and online footprint , Learn to access community resources and expand networking skills , Improve your ability to solve problems, set goals and develop new action planning techniques.
Room: Virtual class via ZOOM. Contact Name: Kim Newkirk. Contact Phone: 360-499-0004. Contact Email: kimberly.newkirk@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 (3-hours each day), starting on the first business day of each week. Class Times: 1:00pm – 4:00pm (Virtual – Zoom), This is a 4-day workshop (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday), If class registration is full… Event Registration: Sign Up Required. Approved Unemployment Insurance (UI) Job Search Activity: Yes.
Monday, December 8, 2025, 1:00 PM – Thursday, December 11, 2025, 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.
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/zvcDIeWHSY2kRpn27XV5uw.
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, December 11, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM.
For more info visit us06web.zoom.us. ONLINE Strategies for Success: Communication (Island)
Communication – Communication is a skill that never stops growing! Come learn how to improve your skills and odds of landing that next job! Learn about interpersonal and business communication and discover your own style , Develop better listening, writing, computer and presentation skills , Find out about verbal & non-verbal cues, practice conflict resolution and get tips on emotional control , Get tips on how to present yourself the right way on the phone, in email and on social media.
Room: Virtual class via ZOOM. Contact Name: Kim Newkirk. Contact Phone: 360-499-0004. Contact Email: kimberly.newkirk@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 (3-hours each day), starting on the first business day of each week. Class Times: 1:00pm – 4:00pm (Virtual – Zoom), This is a 4-day workshop (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday), If class registration is full… Event Registration: Sign Up Required. Approved Unemployment Insurance (UI) Job Search Activity: Yes.
Monday, December 15, 2025, 1:00 PM – Thursday, December 18, 2025, 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.
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, December 17, 2025, 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: 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 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 and content… Event Registration: Sign Up Required. Approved Unemployment Insurance (UI) Job Search Activity: Yes.
Thursday, December 18, 2025, 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 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, December 19, 2025, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
WorkSource Skagit
2005 E. College Way
Mount Vernon, WA 98273.
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 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 and content… Event Registration: Sign Up Required. Approved Unemployment Insurance (UI) Job Search Activity: Yes.
Thursday, December 25, 2025, 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.
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, December 26, 2025, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
WorkSource Skagit
2005 E. College Way
Mount Vernon, WA 98273.
ONLINE Strategies for Success: Communication (Island)
Communication – Communication is a skill that never stops growing! Come learn how to improve your skills and odds of landing that next job! Learn about interpersonal and business communication and discover your own style , Develop better listening, writing, computer and presentation skills , Find out about verbal & non-verbal cues, practice conflict resolution and get tips on emotional control , Get tips on how to present yourself the right way on the phone, in email and on social media.
Room: Virtual class via ZOOM. Contact Name: Kim Newkirk. Contact Phone: 360-499-0004. Contact Email: kimberly.newkirk@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 (3-hours each day), starting on the first business day of each week. Class Times: 1:00pm – 4:00pm (Virtual – Zoom), This is a 4-day workshop (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday), If class registration is full… Event Registration: Sign Up Required. Approved Unemployment Insurance (UI) Job Search Activity: Yes.
Monday, December 29, 2025, 1:00 PM – Friday, January 2, 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.
Class will be Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday
WorkSource Offices closed on Thursday 1/1/2026.
WorkSource Whatcom 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 currículum a 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.
Contact Name: Michael Arens. Contact Email: michael.arens@esd.wa.gov. Workshop Language Option: Spanish. Additional Information: Es necesario registrarse a través de www.worksourcewa.com, . Event Registration: Sign Up Required.
Wednesday, January 7, 2026, 9:00 AM – 12:00 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: 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 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 and content… Event Registration: Sign Up Required. Approved Unemployment Insurance (UI) Job Search Activity: Yes.
Thursday, January 22, 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.
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 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 and content… Event Registration: Sign Up Required. Approved Unemployment Insurance (UI) Job Search Activity: Yes.
Thursday, January 22, 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.
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.
.
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, January 23, 2026, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
WorkSource Skagit
2005 E. College Way
Mount Vernon, WA 98273.