Workforce Development
The Workforce Development and Training division is comprised of several different departments across campus and off campus which offer students and employers a variety of programs and services. Work-related training programs at Edmonds Community College range from one-day trainings to two-year professional-technical associate degrees. Related support services include internship coordination, job search resources and job search coaching. Job fairs and employer panels are held throughout the year to help students connect with local employers. For the business community, the college offers customized training, business advising, job postings, conference facilities, and the opportunity to support our training programs through our industry advisory committees.
Tuition Assistance Programs
State- and federally-funded tuition assistance programs are available for qualified students.
- Basic Food Employment and Training Assists food-stamp-eligible students with childcare, books and some emergency support services while attending Edmonds Community College
- Opportunity Grant Financial assistance for low income Edmonds CC students who are currently or previously enrolled in ABE/GED/ESL and/or High School Completion programs interested in targeted high demand career pathways
- WorkFirst Tuition assistance and short-term vocational training for income-eligible parents
- Worker Retraining Tuition assistance for unemployed and displaced workers
- .....many more tuition support programs and payment options can be found here: College Resources
Career Resources
- Career Action Center Job and internship listings and career and job search materials and coaching for students and alumni
- Internships Cooperative work experiences, and practicums as an integral part of degree and certificate programs
- Project H.I.R.E. A grant-funded program which assists adults with disabilities, who are ready for full-time employment
Training Programs
- Career Training Programs Certificate and degree programs designed to prepare you for specific jobs or to improve existing skills
- Arts Now Non-credit arts program that nurtures artistic spirit from creation to commerce in the visual, literary, performing, media and language arts
- Business and Training Center Continuing education short-term courses and certificate programs in business, healthcare, IT, industry, and lifelong learning
- Certificates of Completion Short certificate programs of fewer than 20 credits
- Creative Retirement Institute Providing quality, affordable educational opportunities for adults in a supportive environment
- Center of Excellence for Aerospace and Advanced Materials Manufacturing A Joint Center of Excellence between Edmonds and Everett Community Colleges
- WorkFirst Providing tuition assistance and short-term vocational training for income-eligible parents
- Tech Prep An in-the-high-school program, combining high school and college classes into a unified course of study
Services for Employers and the Community
- Employer Services Services available for our business partners, including job and internship posting
- Edmonds Conference Center Providing creative, elegant and flexible gathering places for business and social events
- Business and Training Center Offering customized training and Job Skills programs
- Small Business Development Center (SBDC) No fee professional business advising and technical assistance in all areas of business management
- Advisory Committees Help advise, assist and advocate for quality career programs
External Resources
- WorkSource Snohomish County Offering a variety of resources to assist you in your job search. The college now houses the WorkSource Aerospace Center, which offers employment and training services to laid-off aerospace workers as well as anyone collecting unemployment benefits
- Workforce Explorer Quality labor market information to help you make informed decisions regarding course of study
- Washington Career Bridge Explore careers or search for Eligible Training Provider programs
- Washington Award for Vocational Excellence Students can receive grants equal to up to two years of undergraduate resident tuition and fees. (The Workforce Development and Training office can answer additional questions: 425-640-1421.)
The office of the Vice President for Workforce Development and Training can be found in Snohomish Hall, Room 302
- Interim Vice President for Workforce Development and Training: Bill Toskey, bill.toskey@edcc.edu, (425) 640-1489
- Assistant to the Vice President for Workforce Development and Training: Tasha King, tking@edcc.edu, (425) 640-1421
- Office Assistant: Lynne Rigoroso, lynne.rigoroso@edcc.edu, (425) 640-1967
