Education/Jobs

**ADULT BASIC EDUCATION ESOL** Evergreen Goodwill offers ESOL classes at basic and intermediate levels for peo-ple who want to develop English literacy and improve language skills for the workplace. Classes include ESOL Basic through ESOL Level 4 and Citizenship Test Preparation.

**Digital Skills:** With our different Digital Skills classes, you’ll learn the basics of how to operate a computer, including file management (saving), typing (keyboarding), internet, and email. Later, you can take classes in Microsoft Word and Excel to learn to create spreadsheets for organizing data and documents for writing a resume or cover letter. We also offer online job search classes and special computer classes for non-native English speakers. No previous computer knowledge or experience is required.

**Wraparound Services:** Evergreen Goodwill’s instructors, case managers, and employment specialists support students holistically based on their individual needs and help remove barriers to employment and education. Students can receive support for barriers like housing, transportation, legal or immigration matters, among many others.

**Reentry Services** Finding work with a conviction history can be a challenge, but Evergreen Goodwill is here to help. Initially, our Employment and Reintegrations Strategies class fouses on mental and physical health, stress management, the theory of change, and goal setting exercies. The second half of the curriculum helps students plan their careers, search of jobs, and prepare for interviews. (360) 752-2080 https://www.evergreengoodwill.org

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**Work Source** is a statewide partnership of state, local and nonprofit agencies that provides an array of employment and training services to job seekers and employers in Washington. We also offer assistance in applying for unemployment. 888-316-5627 https://www.worksourcewa.com

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**Vocational Rehabilitation** Providing vocational rehabilitation services for disabled and displaced workers. (360) 812-6610 DVRBellinghamReferral@dshs.wa.gov Website 4101 Meridian St Bellingham

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Employment Security Agency dealing with employment/unemployment issues. Apply for unemployment insurance. Paid family and medical leave. 360-890-3500 https://www.esd.wa.gov

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