Annual Report, Client story Workforce Development Council of Seattle-King Annual Report, Client story Workforce Development Council of Seattle-King

Subsidized Training to a High-Demand Career in Tech

Matthias was laid off from his job at a major hospital in 2017 as part of a restructuring. In some ways this was fortunate, as injuries to his feet and joints had left him unable to pursue a career in healthcare. Constant daily pain and the inability to walk one hundred yards without a break forced him to reconsider his career options. He had little money but a strong desire to move into the technology sector, so he applied for Training Benefits from the Employment Security Department.

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