WorkFirst (WF)
Available to students receiving Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) from the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS). To receive funding, the student must have a referral to GHC from their DSHS WorkFirst case manager. Students may receive funds for tuition, books and fees for Professional Technical programs.
Eligibility Requirements
- Receiving TANF from DSHS (cannot be Tribal TANF).
- Must be a referred from your DSHS Case Manager prior to be eligible for specific programs.
- Must be willing to participate in enrolled activities, including during the breaks.
Approved Educational Pathways
- Accounting
- Automotive
- Business Management
- Business Technology
- Carpentry
- CDL
- Certified Nursing Assistant
- Diesel
- Early Childhood Education
- ELA
- GED
- HS21
- Human Services
- Medical Assistant
- Microsoft Office Administrative Support
- Nursing
- Occupational Entrepreneurship
- Welding
*Bachelors programs, AA-DTA and other General DTA programs require approval from the SBCTC.
Supports
- Tuition
- Books
- Tools
- Digital Supports
- Clothing
- Childcare
- Testing
- Hygiene
- Transportation
Program Staff
Amanda Newbold
WorkFirst Coordinator
Savannah Thompson
Program Assistant
wfspinfo@ghc.edu
(360) 538-4058
Apply for Funding
This application is used for BFET, OPG, WRT, WF and EAG. Please only complete one application and it will be evaluated for all five programs.
For a printable version of the application, please contact the Workforce Funding office by emailing wfspinfo@ghc.edu or by calling (360) 538-4058. We are open Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm.