WorkSource Auburn

OBTT Career Workshop -LinkedIn Profiles-10am-12pm In Person at WorkSource Auburn

LinkedIn Profiles Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00PM

Explore LinkedIn as a networking tool. Learn to create a compelling profile that can market your professional brand and highlight your experience.

OBTT helps Veterans and their families enhance their careers through workshops and skills development.

OBTT Career Workshop -LinkedIn Job Search 1pm-3pm In Person at WorkSource Auburn

LinkedIn Job Searches Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Expand your knowledge of the LinkedIn platform. This workshop demonstrates how to effectively use your account as a job search tool to find better employment matches.

OBTT helps Veterans and their families enhance their careers through workshops and skills developments.

Join Us for Career Transition Training Workshops/Funding for Education

Computer & Internet Basics (Week 4, Part 1): Google Docs

How to create a Gmail account and use Google docs to create documents.

Lake Washington Institute of Technology Job and Internship Fair

Lake Washington Institute of Technology (LWTech) is hosting our annual Fall Job & Internship Fair on Wednesday, November 19th, 2025, from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. in the East building on the 1st floor – Main East Mall area.  This FREE, in-person hiring event is open to LWTech students, graduates, Veterans, job seekers, and community members and job seekers and will feature local employers from industries including healthcare, IT, business, automotive, manufacturing, design, and more!  Parking is always free on campus and click here for directions to the LWTech campus.  We look forward to you joining us!

ESTES Employment Event at WorkSource Auburn 11/19/2025 11am-1pm

Employer of the Day or EOD is an event the highlights the noted employer. Employer will be on site to present their employment opportunities, discussion employment benefits and other perks (as applicable), and provide a Q&A session. If participants elect to apply for the employment opportunities there will be computers available for use in the designated area at the WorkSource facility.

Resume Writing

You will learn how two of the primary pieces of job search communication convey who you are, what you know and what you have to offer. Learn what resume and cover letter format best displays your skills, knowledge and abilities to attract employers and lead to more interviews!

STATEWIDE: Orientation to Commissioner-Approved Training (CAT) and Training Benefits (TB)

Are you receiving Unemployment Insurance benefits and considering enrolling in some additional training to enhance your skills or to change your career path? If so, you will need to apply for Commissioner-Approved Training (CAT) and/or Training Benefits (TB). This workshop will guide you through the requirements, processes, and research needed to submit an application.

Computer & Internet Basics (Week 4, Part 2): Google Docs

Format, print and share created documents.

Interviewing Techniques

You might have the best résumé ever, but if you don’t interview well, it won’t matter. Being able to handle a job interview is a necessity for any job seeker. Knowing what employers are looking for and being prepared are absolute musts. In this workshop, you will learn valuable interviewing tips and have the chance to practice answers to frequently asked—and sometimes difficult—questions in a supportive, realistic environment.

ONLINE Strategies for Success: Work Concepts I (Auburn)

Class times: 8:30-11:30 (4-day class)

• Develop a roadmap to success while discussing self-motivation, exploring careers and learning what employers really want
• Learn how to prepare and apply for jobs, package yourself like a professional and share your story
• Understand what employers mean when they say customer service, workplace diversity, team building and professionalism

ONLINE Financial Capabilities: Money and You (Auburn)

Class times: 1:30-3:30 pm (Classes are Mondays and Tuesdays)

Explore your relationship with money and the sources and timing of income.

Paying for College - Lake Washington Institute of Technology (LWTech) - Workforce Development

This session will include:
§ A general overview of Workforce Funding Programs, Financial Aid, and other
potential funding sources for training at WA State Community & Technical
Colleges.
 
We may be able to help pay for tuition, books, and supplies, if you:
§ Are currently receiving – or are eligible to receive – unemployment benefits
§ Received a layoff notice
§ Have exhausted unemployment benefits within the last 48 months
§ Are formerly self-employed and closed your business due to economic conditions
§ Have lost income because of a divorce/separation
§ Are a veteran discharged within the past four years
§ Are currently working and need to upgrade skills to remain employed
§ Are currently receiving federal food benefits from DSHS
§ Are low-income
§ Are currently receiving TANF (cash assistance) from DSHS
elp paying for training?
Explore LWTech programs and learn more about getting started at
Lake Washington Institute of Technology at: www.lwtech.edu
 

 

Skills and Abilities Analysis to Build Effective Job Search Strategies – Job Hunter Virtual Workshop - Statewide

A key part of your job search is understanding your knowledge, strengths and transferrable skills. Knowing yourself and what you have to offer often leads to increased confidence when searching for meaningful work. This workshop will cover Career Interest Assessments and using that information to make informed decisions about job opportunities and find your next career. Additionally, we will also cover strategies for uncovering the hidden job market and the best resources for job searching.

Computer & Internet Basics (Week 5, Part 1): NorthStar Assessments

Preparation for assessments.

Intro to WorkSource

The most difficult part of any job search may be taking the first step.  Join our workshop and gain a better understanding of: services available through WorkSource, employment readiness workshops, overview of employment/training opportunities, job search readiness resources, information on connecting with an employment specialist, and an introduction to navigating the WorkSourceWA.com website.
 

Estrategias de Búsqueda de Empleo - EN LÍNEA - en todo el estado

Conocer a los empleadores en su área y crear una estrategia para orientar la búsqueda de empleo es la clave del éxito. En la clase Estrategias de búsqueda de empleo, ¡aprenderá una variedad de métodos de búsqueda de empleo! Esta clase proporciona consejos sobre el valor de la investigación de diferentes maneras e introduce otras estrategias como redes sociales con meta de trabajo, entrevistas informativas y el uso del Internet para localizar ofertas de trabajo.

Interviewing – Job Hunter Virtual Workshop - Statewide

Being able to handle a job interview is a necessity for any job seeker. Knowing what employers are looking for and being prepared can significantly increase your chances of securing the job. In this workshop, you will learn valuable interviewing tips and have the chance to consider answers to frequently asked—and sometimes difficult—questions in a supportive, realistic environment.

STATEWIDE: Orientation to Commissioner-Approved Training (CAT) and Training Benefits (TB)

Are you receiving Unemployment Insurance benefits and considering enrolling in some additional training to enhance your skills or to change your career path? If so, you will need to apply for Commissioner-Approved Training (CAT) and/or Training Benefits (TB). This workshop will guide you through the requirements, processes, and research needed to submit an application.

Computer & Internet Basics (Week 5, Part 2): NorthStar Assessments

Taking assessments in a proctored environment.

ONLINE Strategies for Success: Health & Well-Being (Auburn)

Class times: 8:30-11:30 (4-day class)

• Examine your inner-professional, core values, life choices and personal integrity
• Learn how to be personally and professionally self-aware, establish boundaries and develop better stress and time management skills
• Evaluate your social readiness and online footprint
• Learn to access community resources and expand networking skills
• Improve your ability to solve problems, set goals and develop new action planning techniques

ONLINE Financial Capabilities: Where Does Your Money Go? (Auburn)

Class times: 1:30-3:30 pm (Classes are Mondays and Tuesdays)

Investigate your spending habits and construct a monthly budget.

Work for Washington – Job Hunter Virtual Workshop – Statewide

Would you consider service to the people of the State of Washington? Advantages and benefits of working for various state agencies will be discussed. In this workshop you'll learn how agencies use different application processes how to prepare to meet their expectations. Specific tips for applying to state agencies will be provided.

Skills and Abilities

Today’s economy requires workers who can transfer skills from one work setting to another and who have the kinds of personal qualities that make organizations successful. In this workshop, you will learn to identify, demonstrate, and package, with confidence, your skills and personal qualities in ways that will be meaningful to employers. You also will learn oral communication skills and be able to practice delivering a brief, high-impact presentation to potential employers – A 60 second commercial!

Skills and Abilities Analysis to Build Effective Job Search Strategies – Job Hunter Virtual Workshop - Statewide

A key part of your job search is understanding your knowledge, strengths and transferrable skills. Knowing yourself and what you have to offer often leads to increased confidence when searching for meaningful work. This workshop will cover Career Interest Assessments and using that information to make informed decisions about job opportunities and find your next career. Additionally, we will also cover strategies for uncovering the hidden job market and the best resources for job searching.