WORKFIRST PROGRAMS

Program Description

The WorkFirst Team at Yakima Valley Community College believes in providing families with the services and support they need to "get a job, get a better job, and get a better life!"  

One of the best ways to reach this goal is through education and training.  At Yakima Valley Community College, TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) recipients can gain the skills they need to prepare for a better job.

TANF parents can achieve their educational goals by enrolling in a variety of vocational and training programs.  WorkFirst students are also eligible to receive financial assistance to pay for tuition, fees and books.

Education and Training programs offered at YVCC include: 

• High Wage/High Demand, I-BEST, and/or Vocational Education
• Basic Skills, ESL and/or Skills Enhancement Training
• Customized Job Skills Training (CJST 

For more information on education and training programs, contact the YVCC Career Connections Center at: 509-574-4911.

To apply for WorkFirst financial aid, please click on link below:

 WorkFirst Financial Aid