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Work Training Program

Dislocated Worker Program & Customized Employment Services



We Moved to 500 SW 7th St, Renton. See Google Map


The Dislocated Worker Program is a comprehensive reemployment program, and is one of several customized employment services available at WorkSource Renton. The Dislocated Worker Program helps people who have lost their jobs through company downsizing or plant closures find employment. It also helps businesses find productive workers.

Teams of program specialists, career counselors and job developers provide a variety of reemployment and training services to help dislocated workers get back to work. Dislocated workers and other job seekers needing personalized assistance in finding work may qualify for these WorkSource Renton services:

  • Assessment of career needs, skills and abilities, program eligibility, etc
  • Career counseling
  • Case management and an individualized employment/training plan
  • Basic skills resources for ESL, GED, etc.
  • Job readiness training
  • Individualized job placement assistance
  • Follow up after employment to support career and wage progression
  • Scholarships to pay for training in eligible programs at approved schools
  • Pre-employment training with employers who need additional trained employees
  • Coordination with your current employer to identify and pay for training that will increase your ability to obtain a better job within the organization

Where to go for services:
Dislocated worker services are available at these sites through the WorkSource system. View location and office hours for each site here (external) or contact the your Dislocated Worker Representative directly from the list below.

WorkSource Renton

Pervis Willis

WorkSource Affiliate Auburn

Craig Riggs

WorkSource Renton

Fran Nowak

Find out more about resources for dislocated workers at WorkSource Washington. (external)


For more information contact:

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WorkSource Renton

206-205-3500

500 SW 7th Street, Suite 100

Fax 206-205-6565

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Renton, WA 98057

e-mail us

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