- Employment Assistance Programs
- Programs for the Developmentally/Physically Disabled
- Programs for Youth
- Temporary Employment
- Entry-Level Employment
- Volunteer Opportunities
Employment Assistance Programs:
Goodwill
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Connection Center: 3521 W. Court Street Pasco, WA 99301 (509)460-4704 www.goodwillotc.org/ |
M-F 8AM-4:30 PM | Services are accessed on a walk-in, first come first serve basis. Services are open to everyone | All services are provided free of charge |
Work Source
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Veteran Employment Representatives on site. Contact Nick at: NErickson@esd.wa.gov or Sam at: srabideau@esd.wa.gov |
815 N. Kellogg, Suite D Kennewick, WA 99336 (509) 734-5900 fortress.wa.gov/esd/worksource |
M-F, 8AM-5PM | Some services offered on a walk-in basis, others require an appointment with a representative.
Interpreters available upon request |
All services provided free of charge |
Opportunities Industrialization Center (OIC) of Washington
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2211 West Court St, Suite E Pasco, WA 99301 (509) 545-0484 http://www.yvoic.org/ |
M-F, 8AM-5PM | Must be an eligible farm-worker or dependent. Bilingual services are available. Call to make an appointment | All services provided free of charge |
AARP Foundation Work Search Program:
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122 Vista Way Kennewick, WA 99336 509-619-0313 www.aarpworksearch.org |
M-F 8am-5pm | Must be 55+ and have certain income requirements to qualify for program. To access services:
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No costs to the client |
Employment Assistance for Developmentally and Physically Disabled Individuals:
Columbia Industries
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900 S. Dayton Street Kennewick, WA 99336 (509)582-4142 http://columbiaindustries.com/ |
Monday-Friday, 8AM- 4:30PM | Must be referred through DDA or DVS for services |
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
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Kennewick DVR 500 North Morain, Suite 2104 Kennewick, WA 99336 1-800-548-8755 www.dshs.wa.gov/dvr |
Monday-Friday, 8AM-5PM |
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Costs such as counseling and guidance are free. Training and education are based on financial need.
Case Manager will collect financial information to determine eligibility |
Individuals who want to work but are unable due to physical, sensory, cognitive ore mental disability. |
Developmental Disabilities Administration:
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500 N. Morain, Suite 2210 Kennewick, WA 99336 (509)374-2111 www.dshs.wa.gov/ddd |
Monday-Friday, 8AM-5PM | Visit office at 500 N. Morain, Suite 2210 Kennewick, WA to access services | Depends on program and income. |
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Social Security Ticket to Work
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1-866-968-7842 1-866-833-2967 (TTY) M-F 8am-8pm EST choosework.net |
For more information on accessing this service, see theTicket to Work Program | Services are free to individuals |
Employment Assistance for Youth:
Job Corps:
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6739 24th Street, Building 2402 Moses Lake, WA 98837 (509)762-5581 |
A living allowance, paid twice a month. Housing, meals 3x a day, clothing, free basic medical services, transition allowance of up to $1000, job placement assistance, career counseling, relocation counseling services | To enroll, contact Darrel Pantelone at (509) 765-0330. Must be low-income and between the ages of 16-24.
Will work with interested parents to assist in finding childcare. |
Temporary Employment Agencies:
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Kelley Services |
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8101 W. Quinault Ave Kennewick, WA 99336 (509)736-0524 |
SOS Employment Group |
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4711 W. Clearwater Ave. Kennewick, WA 99336 (509) 736-5512 |
MCE Staffing |
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2155 Robertson Drive Richland, WA (509) 943-0707 |
Express Services |
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101 North Union, Suite 203 Kennewick, WA 99336 (509)735-7072 |
Provisional |
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1030 N. Center Parkway, Suite 100 Kennewick, WA 99336 (509)619-7525 |
Labor Ready |
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3180 W. Clearwater Ave, Suite Q Kennewick, WA 99336 (509)222-1180 |
Entry-Level Employment Opportunities:
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McCain | 100 Le Street Othello, WA 99344 (509)488-6408 |
Apply online at: http://www.mccain.com/Pages/default.aspx |
Depends on position, many positions are entry-level |
Charter | 2810 W Kennewick Ave Kennewick, WA 99336 (509) 246-6100 |
Apply online at: http://www.charter.com/browse/content/apply |
High School diploma, paid training for some positions |
Starwest Satellite | 1320 W A St Pasco, WA 99301 (509) 545-4996 |
Apply online at: http://www.starwestsatellite.net/ |
High School diploma, paid training for some positions |
Senior Life Resources | 8656 W. Gage Blvd., Suite 301 Kennewick, WA 99336 (509) 735-1911 |
Find application online at: http://www.seniorliferesources.org/employment.php Return application to 8656 W. Gage Blvd Suite 301, Kennewick, WA |
High School diploma or GED. Training provided for home care provider position |
ConAgra Foods | 8701 W Gage Blvd Kennewick, WA 99336 (509) 735-4651 |
Apply online at:http://www.conagrafoodscareers.com/ | Depends on position, many entry level positions are available |
Central Refrigerated Service, INC | 877-369-7164 | Apply online at:http://www.centralref.com/ | Training provided |
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St. Vincent de Paul | 215 S 6th Ave Pasco, WA 509- 544-9315 |
Call or send an e-mail to: Volunteers@SVdPPasco.org |
Looking for hard-working individuals wanting to make a difference, professionals encouraged to apply |
American Red Cross | 7202 W. Deschutes Ave. Kennewick, WA 509-783-6195 |
Call the local chapter, or sign up online at: http://www.redcross.org/ |
Looking for dedicated individuals, professional encouraged to apply |
Support, Advocacy & Resource Center | 830 N. Columbia Center Blvd, Suite H Kennewick, WA 99336 509-374-5391 |
Must attend 32 hour training, call for information on next training time | Seeking bilingual volunteers, other encouraged to still apply |
Domestic Violence Services | 3311 W. Clearwater Ave, Suite c-140 Kennewick, WA 509- 735-1295 |
Must attend 20 hour advocacy training, call to find out next available time for training. Other volunteer opportunities also available. | Must be 18 or older, HS diploma or GED, prefer experience working with DV, or survivor of DV |
Children’s Reading Foundation | 201 S. Garfield St, Rm. 13 Kennewick, WA 509-735-9405 |
Call to find out volunteer opportunities | Limited background check required. |
Court Appointed Special Advocates | 5606 W. Canal Pl, Suite 106 Kennewick, WA 509- 783-2151 |
Call for more information on volunteering as a CASA | Must pass a background check, participate in a 30 hour training, be willing to stay with a case until close (can be up to 1 ½ years) |