Check out this video about our Summer Youth Employment Program:
Interested in participating? Applications are now available and applicants are encouraged to apply early. For more information, check out the SYEP flier.
Join HSD for a Community Conversation
Come meet the Seattle Human Services Director to discuss current programs and future opportunities for youth and families including early learning programs funded by the 2011 Families and Education Levy.
- Monday, February 27 at Meadowbrook Community Center
- Tuesday, February 28 at Garfield Community Center
- Thursday, March 1 at High Point Community Center
All sessions start at 5:30 p.m. For more information, please view the flier.
Civil Rights Training for social service providers
The Washington Indian Civil Rights Commission is holding a Civil Rights Training for social service providers on Tuesday, February 28 from 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the Chief Seattle Club. The cost is $50. The brochure has more information and the registration form.
Job Opening: Office of Immigrants and Refugee Affairs Director
The City of Seattle Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs is a new two person office with a mission to facilitate the successful integration of immigrants and refugees into Seattle’s civic, economic, and cultural life. In addition to advising the Mayor and Council, the Office will provide staff support to the Seattle Immigrant and Refugee Commission. The City is currently seeking qualified applicants to serve as the Director. All applications must be received by Tuesday, February 28.
Learn about Seattle Jobs Initiative’s new college attainment tools
Please join Seattle Jobs Initiative (SJI) on Friday, February 17 at 11:30 a.m. for a conference call/information session to hear a brief overview of SJI’s new college attainment tools.
Participants will have an opportunity to offer feedback and get answers to any questions about these new tools.
DATE: Friday, February 17
TIME: 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Please RSVP by e-mailing rsvp@seattlejobsinit.com.
To participate in the conference call, dial 1-877-810-9415 and use the access code 9613838.
Deputy Mayor at Feb. 16 Seniors Coffee Hour
Seattle Deputy Mayor Darryl Smith will be speaking at the Mayor’s Office for Senior Citizens’ Coffee Hour on Thursday, February 16, 10 a.m., in the first floor of the Central Building (810 3rd Avenue).
Deputy Mayor Smith leads community engagement efforts aimed at neighborhoods, small businesses and civic organizations. He also supports Mayor McGinn’s efforts to more deeply engage citizens in their Seattle community. Priority projects include revitalizing neighborhood business districts and creating more opportunities for green jobs in Seattle.
Investment Plan for the Communities Supporting Safe and Stable Housing Initiative
The Human Service Department’s first Investment Plan for the Communities Supporting Safe and Stable Housing Initiative will be released the beginning of March. Informed by a robust community engagement process, the Plan outlines investments in homelessness prevention, intervention and stabilization services. More details regarding the release of the Plan will be posted here in February.
Celebrate National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
Mark your calendars for Tuesday, February 7, 2012 to celebrate a National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day event. Free dinner, live performances by local choirs, art raffles, and more. Everyone is welcome. The theme of this free event is “HIV Awareness and Prevention.” It will feature prominent leaders from Black communities (U.S. and African born) who will speak about the local HIV epidemic, testing, treatment, the importance of community leadership, and the need for more Black people to get involved in the fight against AIDS.
Job Search Workshop for Older Adults on Feb. 8
The Mayor’s Office for Senior Citizens is inviting older job seekers to attend their Job Search Workshop. Jason Flores from ProLango will be there to discuss the ProLango Program and the pros and cons of private career development counselors.
When: Wednesday, February 8 from 10 a.m. – noon
Where: First Floor Conference Room in Central Building (810 Third Avenue in Downtown Seattle between Marion and Columbia Streets)
This event is free but registration is required. To register, send your name, phone number and e-mail address to joan.uzelak@seattle.gov.
New job-readiness program for immigrant and refugee youth
Mayor McGinn announced an innovative new program to help immigrant and refugee young people prepare for the workplace with training that is coordinated with support for parents. Contracts are scheduled to be awarded in April 2012 and services are scheduled to begin in May 2012. Check out the news release for more information.
Funding for the Integrated Job Readiness Training for Immigrant and Refugee Youth and Families program will be awarded through a competitive Request for Investment (RFI) process. Information about the RFI and application materials are now available.
