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OLYMPIA – WorkSource Rainier in Seattle will temporarily close for remodeling for about two weeks beginning Thursday, Dec. 4. It’s scheduled to reopen on Monday, Dec. 22.
Beginning Dec. 4, job seekers and other customers can receive in-person services by visiting other WorkSource locations. The two offices closest to WorkSource Rainier are:
WorkSource Auburn
2707 I St. NE, Auburn
253-804-1177
Hours: Monday through Friday 8: 30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
WorkSource North Seattle
North Seattle College
OCE&E Bldg. at 9600 College Way N, Seattle
206-440-2500
Hours:
- Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Weekdays by appointment, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Customers can also receive virtual services by calling Farid Gul Jahani at 206-721-5992 or by sending an email to faridgul.jahani@esd.wa.gov.
Media members can contact Joe Taylor, Seattle-King County workforce region communications manager, at jtaylor@seakingwdc.org with questions about WorkSource Rainier.
About WorkSource Rainier
WorkSource Rainier is part of WorkSource Seattle-King County and the statewide WorkSource system. WorkSource is a partnership of state, local and nonprofit agencies that provide employment and training services to job seekers and businesses.
Free services to job seekers of all ages, backgrounds and occupations include:
- Career exploration.
- Job search help.
- Resume development.
- Connections to work experience opportunities and job training.
- Skill building workshops.
- Access to other social services.
Learn more about WorkSource services for job seekers on the Employment Security Department website.
Free services to employers include:
- Hiring help and job fairs.
- Information about tax incentives for hiring certain workers.
- Programs to avoid a layoff or to connect laid-off employees to services.
- Tools to build worker productivity.
Learn more about WorkSource services for employers on the Employment Security Department website.