WWEE Programs

Are you or someone you know interested in making life better for families and children in King and Pierce counties?

For more information about program eligibility, please view the Program Eligibility Page.

Here is an overview of WWEE's programs. Click on the links for more information, schedules, and for what we expect from our participants:

• REACH Plus™ Program
• Community Jobs Program
• Career Development Center
• Housing Bridge to Self-Sufficiency
• Employment Services

REACH Plus™ Program

REACH Plus™ (Reaching Employability & Achieving Career Habits) is a program designed to help participants be competitive in the job market and successful in a new career. The computer applications section of the program helps participants to gain the technical skills needed to be successful in today's business world. Participants may also receive up to two years of follow-up, emergency funds, job search assistance, employment retention and transition services and the opportunity to participate in a work experience internship.

• REACH Plus™ curriculum
• Class schedules
• Program eligibility

Employment Services

WWEE's Employment Services program (ES)is a value added service to participants who exhibit excellent performance in WWEE programs. Designed for graduates to receive concentrated employment services, selected candidates will have one-on-one employment coaching to create your personalized plan for gaining employment.

• Employment Services Information

Community Jobs Program

Individuals in the Community Jobs (CJ) Program participate in a paid internship where they gain valuable work experience and are able to access support services and training opportunities. Staff at WWEE have established collaborative relationships with many local employers, offering CJ interns a wide variety of positions and worksites. Participation in the CJ program qualifies participating individuals for the advanced Earned Income Tax Credit.

To be eligible for the CJ program, you must be a current TANF recipient. For more information contact WWEE at (253) 474-9933, or your current DSHS case manager. This program is available through the Pierce County WWEE program only.

For more information about the CJ program, check out:

• Community Jobs Briefing Paper
• Washington WorkFirst Website

Career Development Center

The Career Development Center allows participants to work on resumes and cover letters, research job openings on the Internet, access posted job listings, or use Computer-Based Training software. You must be a current or past client to use this service.

Housing Bridge to Self-Sufficiency

WWEE’s Housing Bridge to Self-Sufficiency (HBSS) program provides resources to assist low-income families in stabilizing their home and life circumstances. The program provides case management services to assist with reducing barriers and achieving goals related to employment and self-sufficiency.

Program participants are required to work with a case manager and develop a Housing Stability Plan (HSP) which addresses short and long-term barriers and goals. Participants must sign an agreement consenting to follow through with the requirements of the HSP and acknowledge their assistance may be dependent on remaining in compliance.

For more information, please check the HBSS Page