The WCTP partners with local youth service providers, educational and technical institutions, training and development programs, and employment agencies and employers on two job readiness opportunities.
JOB LAUNCH is a quarterly online career development program for ages 16 – 24, providing pathways to specific education and employment opportunities.
PNTH JOB FAIR is an annual employment event connecting businesses and employers with local youth seeking summer jobs and internships. To date, over 500 teens have secured their first job through the PNTH Job Fair.
JOB LAUNCH and PNTH JOB FAIR brought to you by the following PARTNERS:
- YWCA of Greenbridge
- Communities of Opportunity
- YouthSource and WorkSource
- Southwest Youth and Family Services
- Pioneer Human Services
- King County (Parks, Public Health and Superior Court)
UPCOMING EVENTS
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5 – Hold the date for the ANNUAL PNTH JOB FAIR and BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT hosted by the WCTP, YWCA and WorkForce Development Council at Steve Cox Memorial Park.
PAST EVENTS
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17 from 3:30 – 5pm – PATHWAYS TO HEALTHCARE JOB LAUNCH online featuring:
- IHAP (Introduction to Healthcare Employment and Mentorship Program)
- Multicare
- Career Work$ Medical Free Job Training Program
- Walgreens
- Insider Panel of careers in Healthcare
Three ways in total to participate including the online zoom mtg as well as person viewing parties hosted by the WCTP at the Log Cabin and by the Skyway Rec Aides at the Skyway Library.
- Job Launch: Pathways to Healthcare Online Zoom mtg #836 7165 1863
- In person viewing party at the Log Cabin (1321 SW 102nd st 98146)
- In person viewing party at the Skyway Library (12601 76th Ave S 98178)
Pathways to working in Sports and Athletics featured internships, training programs, entry level positions, and career advice. Presenters included:
- King County Aquatic Center
- the Seattle Kraken
- WSU Sports Management Program
- Mariners Broadcasters | Seattle Mariners (mlb.com)
- Insider Panel of Coaching youth Athletics
Pathways to working at King County featured both internships and entry level positions. Participating King County Departments presenting:
- Regional Animal Services of King County
- King County Elections
- King County DNRP – Parks
- King County DNRP – Youth Conservation Corp
- King County DNRP – Clean Water Ambassadors
- King County DNRP – WCTP Recreation Aides
- King County Department of Local Services
Pathways to Aerospace Careers featured aerospace jobs, employers, and free/low-cost training programs to launch a career in aerospace:
- AJAC Advanced Manufacturing Apprenticeships
- Renton Technical College Advanced Manufacturing
- Pioneer Industries Manufacturing
- Sekisui Aerospace
Pathways to Maritime Careers featured jobs, employers, and training programs to launch a career in the Maritime Industry:
- Seattle Maritime Academy
- South Seattle College – Vigor Maritime Shipyard Welding Program
- Foss Maritime
- Washington State Ferries
- Youth Maritime Collaborative
Pathways to Starting your own Business featured training and resource programs to launch a new business:
Pathways to Cosmetology and Barber featured schools and training programs and tips to working in the industry.
- Rudy’s Barbershop
- Opal x Iris Salon
- Everett Community College : Cosmetology
- Mike the Barber
Pathways to Starting your own Business featured training and resource programs to launch a new business:
- Generation USA Training Accelerator programs
- DigiPen Institute of Technology & Puget Sound Skills Center DigiPen Video Game Programming course
- Year Up Puget Sound
Apprenticeship Pathways to Construction Jobs featured training and resource programs to launch a new business:
- Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle
- Puget Sound Electrical Joint Apprenticeship
- ANEW Pre Apprenticeship
- Northwest Laborer Apprenticeship
White Center Teen Program 