Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges: WorkFirst Program Presented by: Lindsay Lanham Policy Associate-Workforce Education
Washington’s WorkFirst Program Provides cash assistance and other supportive services to families living in poverty Helps parents find and maintain employment and achieve self-sufficiency
WorkFirst Partnership Structure The Department of Social and Health Services The Department of Commerce The Department of Early Learning The Employment Security Department The Office of Financial Management The State Board for Community and Technical Colleges
The SBCTC’s WorkFirst Program Students referred by the Department of Social and Health Services Financial Support Tuition Books Fees Case management
WorkFirst Program Student Count
Largest WorkFirst Programs in Highline (618 students) Spokane Falls (541 students) Olympic (479 students) Yakima Valley (418 students) Lower Columbia (408 students) Clark (389 students)
Student Demographics for WorkFirst Program Average Age 29 years Female 79% Single Parents 67%
Student Demographics for WorkFirst Program
Highest Level of Education at Entry
Pre-College Needs: Basic Skills Level
Pre-College Needs: English Second Level
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Thank You Lindsay Lanham