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Paid Work Training Program - now accepting applications!

The GreenLight Project is a work training program designed to give young adults training and certifications in construction, trades, and green industry.

4 week trainingat South Seattle Community College – Georgetown Campus including introduction to construction, carpentry, welding, electrical work and other trades.
Certificationsin First Aid/CPR, OSHA 10, Falls/Scaffolding, and Flagging.
4 week internshipwith a manufacturing/trade business in the Seattle Area

Eligibility Requirements:

1. Age 18 -24 with no or low-income

2. A resident of a specific geographical area in South Seattle and Southwest Seattle, and:

Unemployed
High-school dropout
Re-entry/ex-offender
Veteran, or
In need of updated training related to energy efficiency and renewable energy industries

Program Schedule

Start Date: October 11th, 2010

1 weekorientation at YouthSource, Renton, WA

4 week training at South Seattle Community College – Georgetown

4 weekinternship with a business in manufacturing, industrial or trade

To Get More Information and to find out if you are eligible please call Mario Baileyat206.205.3657

Internship opportunity: Digital Connectors

Enjoy learning about technology?

Want to make a difference in your community?

Increase your computer and internet knowledge
Promote technology in your community
Learn entrepreneurship and life skills
Receive a Cisco I.T. essentials certificate
Receive an Ever-Fi Financial certificate
Build multimedia portfolio
HAVE FUN!

The YMCA of Greater Seattle and One Economy Digital Connector program will provide a unique opportunity to serve your community, learn technology skills and practice leadership skills.

In exchange for your participation, successful graduates of the program will receive a $500 stipend, laptop computer and other incentives for participating.

Download the application and return it to rayalla@seattleymca.org or by mail or fax

Metrocenter YMCA
c/o Roni Ayalla
909 4^th Ave
Seattle, WA 98104
Fax: 206-382-7894

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