WorkFirst

Customized Job Skills Training (CJST) Short-term, intensive training prepares participants for entry-level employment. Tuition Assistance - WorkFirst Financial Aid WorkFirst financial aid pays tuition, fees, and book expenses for eligible working, low-income parents. WorkFirst Work-Study Work and classroom experiences combine to help students balance school and family responsibilities. English as a Second Language (ESL) for Work ESL for Work classes can increase participant's English language skills and employment possibilities. Family Literacy The Family Literacy Program helps families work on basic educational skills and complete GEDs, learn about family management and parenting, and develop work skills. Career Advantages Workshops Explore options for work, education and career while learning skills for job success and advancement. Employer Resources Page WorkFirst information, including employer participation benefits and additional contact resources, is provided for partner and potential partner employers. Other Available WorkFirst Resources General WorkFirst information and additional employment resources are provided for participants and employers. WorkFirst Schedule of Classes Classes are offered at several different times and locations. View the current schedule of offerings. Employer Success Story WorkFirst Employer Success Story Workfirst Financial Aid Program Income Guidelines Workfirst Financial Aid Income Guidelines Student Success Story Two years ago, Jennifer Nemes saw an ad in the Help Wanted section of the Peninsula Daily News. She answered the ad and enrolled in the WorkFirst Program through Peninsula College

WORKFIRST “A job, a better job, a better life” Are you a low-income working parent? Are you interested in gaining skills for better employment opportunities? Do you have financial or child care needs? For Peninsula College WorkFirst information and eligibility requirements, please call: Sheila Martin, WorkFirst Student Services Coordinator (360) 417-6351 or toll free (877) 452-9277, Ext. 6351 Participants and Employers: Click here to view a current WorkFirst Schedule of Classes.