WorkFirst
Program Overview
The WorkFirst grant exists to support clients currently receiving TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families). The WorkFirst program requires participation in work-like activities in order to continue receiving benefits.
Your class hours will count as your participation in the WorkFirst program through DSHS.
In order to qualify for WorkFirst you must be receiving TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families). Your program specialist at DSHS must send us a referral.
- High School+
- Accounting
- Agriculture
- Automotive Technology
- Business, General
- Business Computer Technology
- Chemical Dependency Studies
- Computer Technology - Network Administration
- Criminal Justice
- Early Childhood Education
- Environmental Systems and Refrigeration Technology
- Fire Science
- Graphic Design
- Industrial Technology - Aerospace Electronics
- Industrial Technology - Electronics
- Industrial Technology - Machining
- Multi-Occupational Trades (Associate of Technical Science Degree)
- Natural Resources
- Medical Laboratory Technology
- Radiologic Technology
- Registered Nursing
- Tuition
- Books
- Work study funding up to 19hrs per week
- Tools
- Clothing
- Transportation
- Testing
- Medical
- Personal Hygiene
- Emergency Costs
- English language instruction
| Tina Gavin WorkFirst Coordinator (509) 682-6960 tgavin@wvc.edu |
Dalia Hernandez Student Navigator (509) 682-6965 dhernandezfarias@wvc.edu |