Employment Resources for the Justice-Involved

The following are job preparation & employment resources for individuals with justice involvement. For information about employment with the City of Kirkland, visit this website.

Note: In the State of Washington, job applicants with criminal records are protected by the Fair Chance Act.

Greater King County

FareStart

Free culinary and job training, plus case management services and support with basic needs.

King County - (206) 787-1502

Inquiries can be directed to enroll@farestart.org.

WorkSource

Free, accessible employment services including personalized career help & training programs.

Auburn - (253) 804-1177

2707 I St NE, Auburn, WA 98002

Seattle

Asian Counseling & Referral Services

Employment and training services spanning to those with limited English skills and mental health challenges.

Southeast Seattle - (206) 695-7600

3639 Martin Luther King Jr. Way S, Seattle, WA 98144

FareStart

Free culinary and job training, plus case management services and support with basic needs.

King County - (206) 787-1502

Inquiries can be directed to enroll@farestart.org.

Interaction Transition

Employment assistance tailored to those with criminal histories.

Georgetown - (206) 228-4639

5300 4th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98108

The Seattle Public Library

In-person & online job resources, including search tools, workshops, and education opportunities.

Multiple Locations - (206) 386-4636

WorkSource

Free, accessible employment services including personalized career help & training programs.

Downtown - YWCA - (206) 436-8660

2024 3rd Ave, 2nd Floor, Seattle, WA 98121

Rainier - (206) 721-6000

2531 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, WA 98144

Snohomish County

HopeWorks

Paid on-the-job training programs in the landscaping, culinary, home & decor, and child development fields.

Everett - (425) 610-4931

3331 Broadway, Everett, WA 98201

WorkSource

Free, accessible employment services including personalized career help & training programs.

Everett - (425) 258-6300

728 134th St SW, Ste 102, Everett, WA 98204

Pierce County

Adonai Counseling & Employment

Faith-based organization with training & placement services.

Tacoma - (253) 777-1434

4101 South M St, Tacoma, WA 98418

Tacoma Rescue Mission

Faith-based organization offering career development services.

Tacoma - (253) 383-4493

425 S Tacoma Way, Tacoma, WA 98402

WorkSource

Free, accessible employment services including personalized career help & training programs.

Tacoma - (253) 593-7300

2121 S State St, Ste 300, Tacoma, WA 98405