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The DSHS Department of Vocational Rehabilitation offers vocational rehabilitation services designed to help individuals prepare for, get, keep, or advance in a job. The services one receives are based on an individual’s needs and unique circumstances. Services Services may include one or more of the following: Vocational rehabilitation counseling and guidance Assessment services Individualized plans for employment Benefit planning services Independent living services Assistive Technology services Training and education services Job-related services For more details about these services, please visit this page. What to Bring Proof of identity and legal right to work Legal guardian or guardianship paperwork Copy of SSI/SSDI award letter Copy of high school IEP Copy of relevant medical/disability records Names & contact information for one’s medical providers Any questions about vocational rehabilitation Individuals are welcome to bring a friend or support person to assist them in understanding the vocational rehabilitation process. For more information, please refer to the DSHS website.

Service Alternatives is a multi-faceted human services agency with a clear vision and strong values. They have supported individuals and families of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities to realize their full potential at school, home, work, and in the community. Service Alternatives has facilitated learning and growth of schools, hospitals, and a variety of public and private institutions. Services Service Alternatives offers numerous services (which are listed on their website) such as: Employment services Residential services Wraparound/kinship services Foster care Evidence-based family support services School-based services Independent living support Consultation Training For more information, visit the Service Alternatives website, or contact Service Alternatives using their contact form.

New Leaf is a nonprofit, public service that offers employment assistance to those with disabilities, and those exiting public assistance as assets to the work force. New Leaf’s Vocational Services Department actively supports the success of all New Leaf employees and participants in recruiting, hiring, retaining employment, independence, self-sufficiency, and enhancing employment or transitioning to new employment when indicated or desired. Servies Participants and employees receive a variety of services to affect successful vocational outcomes, including, but not limited to: Job placement and retention assistance Work assessments and employability evaluations Job coaching Vocational exploration Extended support services On-the-job training Independent living evaluations Support services Additionally, New Leaf has provided job retention support to DSHS clients, with or without disabilities, who exited welfare. For more information, visit the New Leaf website, or call 360-675-1989.

The Island County Economic Development Council (“EDC“) focuses on promoting and assisting business growth. Services and resources are given to new and existing businesses that employ local residents, purchase local products and services. Representing broad interests of the community, the EDC works to diversify and strengthen the local economy, preserve and progress the quality of life of islanders, and stabilize the economic interests of Whidbey and Camano Islands. Services Confidential start-up and existing business counseling and planning Economic, demographic and business related information and data Workforce development coordination and support Island County economic development research and support For more information, visit the Island County EDC website.

Spin Café is a non-profit organization that exists to serve people in need. They believe that everyone has a need to give: time, talent, treasures, and innate gifts, and/or receive: comfort, support, education, and training in an inviting environment that is filled with inspiration and hope. Spin Café currently meets this need through regular meal services, vocational training, support groups, and day center hours. Services/Resources Meal service Laundry service (by appointment) Shower passes (by appointment) Vocational training (when possible, by appointment) Meeting facilities Dinner Service Dinner is available on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm. For more information, call 360-682-5949, send an email to spincafeoh@gmail.com, or visit the Spin Café website.

The Opportunity Council is a private, non-profit Community Action Agency serving homeless and low-income families and individuals. Their mission is to help people improve their lives through education, support, and direct assistance while advocating for just and equitable communities. The Opportunity Council offers a broad scope of services that range from addressing immediate and crisis-oriented needs (food, emergency shelter, eviction-prevention) to longer-term programs that promote self-sufficiency in the community (early childhood education, home weatherization). Services The Opportunity Council offers services including, but not limited to: Basic needs Child care resources Food & nutrition Home & energy assistance Housing Infants & toddlers Job skills & money management Preschool & education For more information, call 360-679-6577 or 800-317-5427, email info@oppco.org, or visit oppco.org.

The DSHS Department of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) offers vocational rehabilitation services designed to help individuals prepare for, get, keep, or advance in a job. The services one receives are based on an individual’s needs and unique circumstances. Services Services may include one or more of the following: Vocational rehabilitation counseling and guidance Assessment services Individualized plans for employment Benefit planning services Independent living services Assistive Technology services Training and education services Job-related services For more details regarding services, visit this page. What to Bring Proof of identity and legal right to work Legal guardian or guardianship paperwork Copy of SSI/SSDI award letter Copy of high school IEP Copy of relevant medical/disability records Names & contact information for one’s medical providers Any questions about vocational rehabilitation Individuals are welcome to bring a friend or support person to assist them in understanding the vocational rehabilitation process. For more information, visit the Mount Vernon DVR webpage.

The Samish Indian Nation is governed by a seven member Tribal Council elected to oversee the welfare and resources of the Tribe; its constitution, economic development, policies, legislation, enrollment, and justice. A General Council, all voting age members, maintains active participation in both the governance responsibilities and cultural gatherings of the Tribe. Programs & Services The Tribe offers to its members a wide variety of opportunities, programs, and services such as: Housing assistance Preschool and Head Start Elder’s services Natural resource management & protection Healthcare and wellness Social services Vocational rehabilitation Cultural enrichment Education assistance Preservation and archives For more information, visit the Samish Indian Nation website, or contact Leslie Eastwood (General Manager) at 360-293-6404.

PeopleReady national teams provide expertise in flexible, industry-specific solutions for construction, hospitality, manufacturing and logistics, marine, transportation, warehousing and distribution, waste and recycling, and many other industries. With a network of over 600 branches across all 50 states, Canada, and Puerto Rico, the team at PeopleReady are experts at matching workers to the jobs in-demand, delivering exactly the workforce needed, with the right skills. PeopleReady’s branch system enables them to see exactly what worker needs and availability are at a local level. For more information about this branch, visit the PeopleReady website.

MOD Pizza is a fast casual pizza restaurant chain based in the United States. Founded in Seattle, Washington, in 2008, MOD has more than 400 locations in the United States and United Kingdom. MOD is a company that is “more about the people than the pizza” and focuses on paying living wages and providing employees with opportunities to give back to the community. From above-industry pay and benefits to hiring people with special needs – including people in need of a second chance – MOD’s ethos is deeply rooted in acceptance, opportunity and development. Working at MOD Apply online or stop by a local MOD location. Follow MOD on Facebook to find out about upcoming Job Fairs. For more information, contact MOD online.

WorkSource is a partnership of local, nonprofit, and state agencies (including the Washington Employment Security Department) that provides an array of employment and training services to job seekers and employers in Washington. They offer assistance in looking for work, building resumes, cover letters, & applying to jobs, and help find training programs & apprenticeships. Services Assessments Job listings, referrals and hiring events Résumé and application assistance Internet access for job searches Workshops on résumés, interviewing and other programs Computers, copiers, fax machines, phones and other office equipment Access to information about unemployment insurance Referrals to training and other community resources, such as food banks, child-care assistance, and public transportation Users may access services through WorkSourceWA.com, or through a network of more than 60 WorkSource centers, affiliates and connection sites. A complete list of WorkSource/Employment Security Department agencies can be found on the WorkSource and Access Washington websites. For more information, find WorkSource Whidbey on this WorkSourceWA webpage.

WorkSource is a partnership of local, nonprofit, and state agencies (including the Washington Employment Security Department) that provides an array of employment and training services to job seekers and employers in Washington. They offer assistance in looking for work, building resumes, cover letters, & applying to jobs, and help find training programs & apprenticeships. Services Assessments Job listings, referrals and hiring events Résumé and application assistance Internet access for job searches Workshops on résumés, interviewing and other programs Computers, copiers, fax machines, phones and other office equipment Access to information about unemployment insurance Referrals to training and other community resources, such as food banks, child-care assistance, and public transportation Users may access services through WorkSourceWA.com, or through a network of more than 60 WorkSource centers, affiliates and connection sites. A complete list of WorkSource/Employment Security Department agencies can be found on the WorkSource and Access Washington websites. For more information, find WorkSource Skagit on this WorkSourceWA webpage.

LaborMAX Staffing is a temp-to-hire staffing agency assisting businesses with supplementing their workforce. LaborMAX manages all the normal employer responsibilities to include: recruiting, payroll taxes, unemployment insurance, worker’s comp, prevailing wage reporting, wage garnishments, background screening, and drug testing. For more information, contact Blake E. Lulloff, Manager, at 360-755-1281, or visit the LaborMAX Staffing website.

The Goodwill Job Training and Education Center in Skagit County offers classes in a wide range of subjects, including English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), computers, and work readiness. Services At this location, Goodwill offers programs/services and resources for: Employment/job searching Courses for GED/HS21+ Citizenship English second language (ESL) Basic Word & Excel training (Microsoft Office) Cashiering The Training and Education Center is open Monday through Thursday and Friday by appointment only. For more information, visit the Job Training and Education Center webpage, or contact Barbara B. Urbach at 360-848-6468.

Smith and Morrison Farms pack, sell and ship locally grown potatoes to customers throughout the country. In addition to hiring previously incarcerated individuals returning to the workplace, Smith and Morrison Farms are willing to hire people in the work-release or jail-alternative programs. Jobs are seasonal, from late August to around the first of May. For more information, call 360-848-0777, or visit the Smith and Morrison Farms website.