Washington Worker Retraining
Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges
What is this?
Covers tuition at Washington community and technical colleges for people retraining after a job loss. Can be used for degrees, certificates, or basic skills training.
Am I eligible?
Washington residents who are unemployed and collecting (or have exhausted) unemployment insurance, or have been notified of a pending layoff. Must enroll at a community or technical college.
Target audience:
Eligible sectors:
What do I get?
Free tuition at Washington community colleges
Benefit details may vary based on your eligibility and location.
How to apply
Visit the financial aid office at your local community or technical college and ask about Worker Retraining.
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