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Workforce Education Services

You may be eligible for support!

Workforce Education Services (WES) may be able to help if you meet any of the following:

  • You are considered low-income
  • You receive TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families)
  • You receive SNAP/EBT (federal food benefits)
  • You receive unemployment benefits
  • You exhausted unemployment benefits within the past 48 months
  • You are a military veteran discharged within the past 48 months, or you have an upcoming separation date
  • You are a displaced homemaker (lost primary income within within the past 48 months due to becoming widowed, separated, divorced, loss of a spouse's job, or a spouse's incarceration) 
  • You were laid off due to COVID-19 and received unemployment benefits
  • You are a former foster youth under 22 years old
  • You are an unaccompanied homeless youth under 22 years old

If you are a current Clark College student and meet one or more of these qualifications, please complete the WES Application:

Workforce Education Services (WES) Application

Connect with Workforce Education Services: 

WES Zoom Room: Monday and Wednesday 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Gaiser Hall #215: Monday--Thursday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Email: wes@clark.edu

Phone: 360-992-2729

Appointments are now available virtually or in-person for your convenience! Select the link and a new window will open for you to choose your appointment type and date through Microsoft Bookings.

Virtual appointments: scheduled through Microsoft Bookings and hosted through Microsoft Teams. You'll receive an email with a link similar to zoom.

On-campus/in-person appointments: scheduled through Microsoft Bookings. Your appointment will be on campus, in Gaiser Hall #215 unless otherwise specified.

Appointments are available to schedule two weeks in advance. Each day new appointment times open for two weeks in the future, if you do not see any appointment times please check back daily .

Agency Links:

Apply for Public Benefits through DSHS, such as food, cash, or daycare: Washington Connection

Apply for Unemployment Benefits: Employment Security Department

 

 

About

At Workforce Education Services (WES), we believe finances shouldn’t stand in the way of your future. That’s why we’re here to connect eligible students with the support they need to reach their academic and career goals.

Whether you're pursuing a certificate, a degree with a workforce focus, or enrolled in Transitional Studies, WES offers access to funding that can help cover tuition, fees, books, and even connect you with public benefits and other campus and community resources.

Last year, WES helped students access over $1.7 million in financial support—including assistance with tuition, books, and other educational costs—removing barriers and opening doors to opportunity.

Eligibility varies by program, so the best first step is completing the Workforce Education Services Application. Our team is here to walk you through the process and help you make the most of the resources available.

We’re committed to your success and look forward to supporting you on your journey.

Programs We Offer

WES administers a variety of federal- and state-funded programs designed to support students in workforce and transitional pathways:

  • Basic Food, Employment & Training (BFET) – Support for students receiving SNAP benefits, including tuition assistance and help with books, transportation, and more.
  • Emergency Grants  – One-time financial assistance to help students stay enrolled through unexpected hardships.
  • Opportunity Grant – Tuition and book support for students in high-demand career pathways.
  • Passport – Resources and support for former foster youth pursuing college.
  • WorkFirst – Education and training support for students receiving TANF benefits.
  • Worker Retraining – Support for students who are unemployed, recently laid off, transitioning from the military, or experiencing reduced income due to a change in household support (such as the loss of a partner’s income).

Helpful Links

Contact

Workforce Education Services
Gaiser Hall, Room 215
(360) 992-2729