Workforce Development
Edmonds Community College Workforce Development, in collaboration with business, government and other educational institutions, is dedicated to developing and providing quality educational and training programs and services to support economic development and to assist individuals in attaining their educational and professional goals.
The Workforce Development and Training Office:
- Provides oversight of career training programs at the College
- Works with businesses and organizations in the community to identify training needs
- Identifies funding sources for development of new programs.
- …and much more!
Workforce Development and Training office:
Snohomish Hall, Room 302
- Vice President for Workforce Development and Training: Jerrilee Mosier, jerrilee.mosier@edcc.edu, (425) 640-1489
- Assistant to the Vice President for Workforce Development and Training: Tasha King, tking@edcc.edu, (425) 640-1421
The Workforce Development and Training division is comprised of several different departments which offer students and employers a variety of programs and services. Visit their websites below for more information.
Training Programs
- 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.
- Career Training Programs Certificate and degree programs designed to prepare you for specific jobs or to improve existing skills.
- 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.
Tuition Assistance Programs
- 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 for Students
- Career Action Center Job and internship listings and career and job search materials and coaching
- Internships Cooperative work experiences, and practicums as an integral part of degree and certificate programs.
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.)
