Washington State Diversity Network
Non Profit Public Private
Job Training Organizations

A key component of employment is education and training. Whether you are starting your first job, getting back on your feet, beginning a career or making a career transition at some point in your adult life it is inevitable that you will need some kind of training. Therefore we have included this rather comprehensive list of training providers as a tool for you to research training opportunities. We have divided the list into three types of providers, non-profit, public and private that can be accessed through the links above.

Non-profit training providers typically provide training opportunities for people who need a little additional help getting on their feet. They usually provide this support by assigning a case manager and providing tuition assistance to attend a public school. However, some do provide their own short-term training programs.

Public training providers are institutions that are funded and run through the state of Washington. Public schools have to meet state curriculum guidelines and students attending them are potentially eligible for federal financial aid assistance.

Private training providers are institutions that are run by private companies or private non-profit organizations. These institutions generally don't qualify for federal financial aid; however, many have their own financial aid programs and scholarships.

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