WHO WE ARE
CONTACT INFORMATION
The OCE&E brings together multiple state agencies and local
services under one roof—all working to provide seamless
employment, educational and support services to the community.
Opened in May 2011, the OCE&E is the first all-in-one location of
its kind in the state of Washington. Our intent is to expand and
push the limits of separate service delivery systems to create a
more successful and streamlined experience—helping customers
achieve self-sufficiency through education and employment.
9600 College Way N
Seattle, WA 98103
Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
206.934.6199
https://northseattle.edu/ocee
Education
North Seattle College Workforce Education
206.934.3787
www.startnextquarter.org
OCE & E
RESOURCE
DIRECTORY
Employment
WorkSource Affiliate North Seattle
206.440.2500
http://www.worksourceskc.org
Social Services
Customer Service Center (includes child care)
877.501.2233
www.washingtonconnection.org
OPPORTUNITY CENTER FOR
EMPLOYMENT & EDUCATION
An integrated center providing employment, educational and
support services in a single building at North Seattle College.
VISION
I’ve been enjoying taking courses offered at WorkSource.
They’re helpful and informative. I honestly wish I had
found this agency sooner.
—WorkSource Customer
The most innovative, efficient and
creative provider of services that
empowers customers and staff to
achieve their highest potential.
DSHS King North Community Service Office (CSO)
Food Benefits, Cash Assistance, Connection to Medical Benefits, Information and
referrals to other social service programs and benefits
SOCIAL SERVICES
DSHS Seattle Division of Child Support (DCS)
Help parents get child support and help paying parents resolve child support
problems
Financial Empowerment Center
Provides free, professional, one-on-one financial education, counseling, and
coaching to help people to become financially stable.
Homeless Employment & Housing Project TRAC Associates
Integrates employment and homeless services by focusing on incremental steps
toward housing stability, while simultaneously working with participants on
employment and training goals.
King County Public Health
Application assistance for programs: Medical, Basic food, Utility assistance, and
Orca lift
YWCA Domestic Violence Advocate Service
Supports anti-violence policies and programs that protect survivors, hold
perpetrators accountable and work to eradicate sexual assault and domestic
violence, trafficking of women and girls and dating violence.
MISSION
To provide integrated and
comprehensive social, educational and
employment services to advance
quality of life.
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EMPLOYMENT
WorkSource, North Seattle Affiliate
A partnership of state and local government agencies (including Employment
Security), colleges and non-profit organizations that offer employment services,
training and funding for job seekers and businesses.
YWCA Community Jobs Program
Provides subsidized work experience, training and support through a variety of
programs.
YWCA BankWork$
An eight-week bank teller training program that provides free instruction, job
placement and ongoing career coaching to low-income job seekers with an interest
in the banking industry.
Educational Services & Resource Area
The OCE&E offers tuition assistance programs for low-income adults and
dislocated workers seeking instruction for high-demand
professional/technical programs.
Eight (8) computers are available for college/career exploration, applying
for benefits on the WA Connection Portal, online banking, sourcing veteran
benefits and applying for financial aid.
Employment Services
WorkSource North Seattle and affiliated employment services partners at
the OCE&E provide job search support through workshops and one-on-one
assistance.
Job Search Resource Room
Nineteen (19) computers are available for job search. Phones and a fax
machine are available in the first floor lobby for customer use.
Social Services
Affordable Care Act Assistance (ACA/ObamaCare)
Improving quality and access, driving down costs, reducing the number of
uninsured, and making health care more affordable for un-insured individuals.
American Financial Solutions (AFS)
SOCIAL SERVICES
Helps clients find debt solutions, provides credit counseling and financial education.
Catholic Community Services
Services and programs to help individuals with housing stability, rent assistance,
hygiene & cleaning products, utility & transportation assistance and ORCALift
registration.
The Department of Social & Health Services, in partnership with other
agencies, provides a wide variety of support services to help individuals and
families meet basic needs.
Kids’ Area
OCE&E provides a play area for children while parents/guardians are
conducting business in the building. There is a 90-limit and children must be
potty trained.
Community Psychiatric Clinic: Child & Family Therapy Services
Provides an array of treatment and counseling services to assist our clients in
achieving recovery from behavioral health disorders
DSHS Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
Helping individuals with disabilities to participate fully in their communities and
become employed.
DSHS Division of Child Support (DCS) Alternative Solutions
Resource-focused support for DCS parents who have trouble paying their child
support. Including Referrals to Community partners to remove barriers and
assistance with direct DCS services.
DSHS Working Connections Child Care
Helps families with low incomes pay for child care while they work or meet
WorkFirst participation requirements.
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CARES of Washington/BFET
Services and programs to help individuals with disabilities and those experiencing
distress from low income find and sustain employment and develop life skills.
Worker Retraining
Training available to unemployed workers who need to change careers in order to
re-enter the workforce.
WorkFirst & LEP Program
Serving limited English speaking immigrants and refugees gain economic selfsufficiency through job training, job search, ESL, Work Supports and other social
services.
College Navigation
Assistance with financial resources, developing educational pathways, tuition, job
search and on-going coaching & support through college experience.
EDUCATION
Basic Food Employment & Training (BFET)
Provides educational services, skills training, and other employment opportunities
to Basic Food (SNAP) recipients who are not participating in the Temporary
Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) WorkFirst work program.
Employment Security Department (ESD) Co-located Staff
Assistance with job search, referral, and placement; determine eligibility for ESD
programs such as tuition vouchers and verify student eligibility for worker
retraining services.
EDUCATION
North Seattle College Workforce Education
Provide Washington’s 34 community and technical colleges with the tools they
need to give access to all of Washington’s residents to attain family wage jobs and
adapt to future career requirements in Washington’s changing economy.
Open Doors Youth Re-Engagement
A dropout reengagement system that provides education and services to older
youth, ages 16-21, who have dropped out of school or are not expected to
graduate from high school by the age of 21.
Opportunity Grant Program
The Opportunity Grant helps low-income adults train for high-wage, high-demand
careers. These careers provide a beginning wage of $13 per hour ($15 per hour in
King County).
Shoreline Community College
Provides a wide spectrum of education and training programs including I-BEST
programs for basic skills and English learners. They have short term certificate
programs as well as 4 year degree programs.
Training, Rehabilitation, Assessment, Consultation Associates (TRAC) –
Healthcare Training Programs
Provides vocational training, job retention, career advancement and outplacement.
OCE&E should be a model for other helping agencies—
Thank you!
—OCE&E customer
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Cares of Washington/BFET
Services and programs to help individuals with disabilities and those experiencing
distress from low income find and sustain employment and develop life skills.
Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Machinist Program
An intensive program designed to prepare qualified individuals with the skills for
production and machining of industry parts.
DSHS: Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
We provide individualized employment services and counseling to people with
disabilities.
North Seattle College Embedded Career Services
Offering a multitude of resources for the journey from student to professional.
Neighborhood House
Helps diverse communities of people with limited resources attain their goals for
self-sufficiency, financial independence, health, and community building
EMPLOYMENT
Seattle Education Access
Provides higher education advocacy and opportunity to young people struggling to
overcome poverty and adversity throughout King County.
Business Services
Provides assistance with business registration, employment law assistance, fair
labor practices, tax incentives and tax credit information.
Pacific Associates
Assists in job search and career training. Also helps employers search for
valuable employees.
Training, Rehabilitation, Assessment, Consultation Associates (TRAC) –
Healthcare Training Programs
Provides vocational training, job retention, career advancement and
outplacement.
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