Peninsula College is in partnership with the following organizations, which provide resources, both career-oriented and financial, for students and the community.
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR)
The Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) helps individuals with disabilities to obtain and keep employment. The disability can be either physical or mental health in nature. Staff provides assessment, counseling and guidance to support a client’s specific vocational goal. Services provided may include assistance with retraining costs.
Contact:
(360) 417-1726
228 West First Street, Suite W
Port Angeles, WA 98362
Clallam County Career Development Center (CCCDC)
Services include job search assistance, financial assistance for individuals in vocational training, on-the-job training opportunities, work experience opportunities, and customized training. For individuals enrolled in programs administered through this office, there is also a limited amount of support services available (help with everyday living expenses, car repair, food, etc.). Core services are available to the general public. Financial assistance is for eligible enrolled clients.
Contact:
(360) 452-6204
228 West First Street, Suite T
Port Angeles, WA 98362
Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS)
Community Service Office (CSO)
DSHS offers a variety of programs and services to help families and individuals with specialized needs. Services include childcare assistance. Temporary assistance for needy families (TANF), medical assistance, food assistance, and a wide variety of additional services.
Contact:
(360) 565-2180
877-280-6222
201 West First Street
Port Angeles, WA 98362
Employment Security Department (ESD)
Employment Security Department supports workers during times of unemployment, connecting job seekers with employers, and assisting with skills assessment, resume writing, electronic resumes, job search techniques, labor market research, interviewing, and providing resources such as computers, software, fax machines, copiers, etc. for use by job seekers.
Contact:
(360) 457-9407
810 W Brackett Rd
Sequim, WA 98382
Northwest Services Council (NSC)
Northwest Services Council is a federally funded, private, non-profit agency, which offers employment and training services to youth and young adults in the age range of 16-24. Services can range from training in job search skills to skills training classes, tuition assistance and on the job training. NSC also administers the Clallam AmeriCorps program. In exchange for 11 months of full-time service as tutor/mentors working with at-risk youth in local schools or social service agencies, AmeriCorps members earn a biweekly stipend and, upon completion, an education award to pay for college or vocational training, or to repay student loans.