Overview

The Snohomish County Workforce Development Council invests in the following youth programs.  If you have questions about these programs, please contact Lenny Simpson by email or by phone at (425) 921-3491.

Center for Career Alternatives

3331 Broadway, Ste. 1000

Everett, WA 98201

(425) 252-6400

Career Readiness provides on-site case management, work readiness instruction, academic instruction, paid work experience, on-the job training, job placement assistance and follow-up services to out-of-school youth. Assistance given to accessing other support services relating to housing, domestic issues, transportation, legal issues, physical/mental health, and substance abuse.

Lakewood and Arlington School Districts

17110 16 th Dr. NW

P.O. Box 220

Lakewood, WA 98259-0220

(360) 652-4514

Step Up offers an intensive academic program with a focused career readiness component to youth in alternative and high schools in the Arlington and Lakewood School Districts . Incorporates lower class sizes, integrated curriculum, social and study skills, prevention/intervention services and an extended school day.

Everett Public Schools

P.O. Box 2098

Everett, WA 98213

Project STAR provides drop-out prevention, intervention and retrieval for youth enrolled in the Everett School District. Offers tutoring, on-line high school, and supportive services to keep students engaged and connected to their learning in order to graduate on time.

Edmonds School District

20420 68 th Ave. W

Lynnwood , WA 98036

(425) 431-7144

The SAIL Program provides an intensive year-round dropout prevention program to youth attending Mountlake Terrace High School in the Edmonds School District. SAIL provides on-site case management and wrap-around support services include tutoring, mentoring, leadership development, and credit retrieval. Career development and employment connections are made through a paid work experience.

Community Trades and Careers

811 Madison

Everett, WA 98203

(425) 353-7521

Project REACH provides basic skills and work experience for youth involved with the juvenile justice system. Work Experience site placement throughout Snohomish County. This program only takes referrals from Snohomish County Juvenile Probation Counselors; additionally, this program is not accepting new clients at this time.