Overview
| Overview of WDC-Sponsored Youth Programs |
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.
| Career Readiness |
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.
| Step Up |
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.
| Project STAR (Supporting Teens at Risk) |
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.
| SAIL Program |
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.








