Employment Security members providing unique help to laid off state workers

Our members in the Employment Security Department are providing unique help for members and other employees laid off from the Department of Corrections, Employment Security Department, state Parks and Liquor Control Board.

It’s funded by the federal National Emergency Grant (NEG).

This is a special program customized to help laid-off Washington state employees get re-employed.  This program is staffed by experienced employment specialists who will provide no-cost, intensive job placement services, including:

• Job leads & connections to targeted employers
• Employer tips and strategies for job search success
• Resume customization and optimization
• Interviewing preparation, including mock interviews
• Networking development, including LinkedIn training
• Ongoing job search consultation
• Assistance with overcoming barriers such as ageism
• Assistance with emergencies and job search costs

To get started receiving assistance, contact one of the following WorkSource contacts:

•  North Seattle – Denise Barbour (206) 728-8826 x307 or dbarbour@pacassoc.com
•  Rainier – Lee Forshey (206) 721-7303 or lforshey@esd.wa.gov
•  Redmond – Peggy O’Mear (425) 861-3778 or pomear@esd.wa.gov
•  Renton – Catherine Fisher (206) 205-3547 or catherine.fisher@kingcounty.gov

Download a NEG informational flyer  here.