Community Pathways to
Grocery Careers


What is included
in the Community Pathways to Grocery Careers Program?
The application period for the current Community Pathways to Grocery Careers Program is CLOSED.
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If you have questions, contact:
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Asian Counseling and Referral Service (ACRS) – Getu Hunde, getuh@acrs.org, (206) 805-8950
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Partner in Employment (PIE) – Mohamed Abdirahman, mohamed@partnerinemployment.org, (206) 429-3824
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WeTrain Washington – Vanessa Gardner, vgardner@wetrainwa.org
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Expert instruction from an experienced ELL workforce development trainer
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40 hours of in-person training (20 hours per week for two weeks)
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$300 stipend upon completion of the program.
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Food handler’s permit
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Support from ACRS or PIE
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Best practices in customer service
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Food and workplace safety
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Grocery store jobs and career pathways
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Union contract benefits
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Interview skills & resume workshop
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Grocery store departments and products
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Grocery store field trip
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Job fair with multiple grocery store employers with current openings
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Participation in an info session is required to apply
Already Enrolled?
The Community Pathways to Grocery Careers program received support and funding from a U.S. Department of Labor Critical Sectors Job Quality Grant. Read more about USDOL grant funding at esd.wa.gov/usdol