Puget Sound Welcome Back Center

12/23/2021

Are you an Engineer trained abroad?

Are you wondering if your academic background can be recognize here in the United States ?

We, at the Welcome Back Center firmly believe that YES, you can return to your professional field using the degree that your beloved home country gave you.

We, at the Puget Sound Welcome Back Center offer you strategic courses that will improve your skill set and knowledge to successfully compete for your dream job.

-- REVIT, a very useful drafting tool for Engineering
-- Fundamentals of Engineering Test Preparation courses ?
-- Concrete Field Technician Certification ?
-- Construction Management - PRIMAVERA course ?
-- How about assistance on applying for an Internship at the City of Seattle ?

These resources and classes are coming up soon, fill up the FORM below

https://forms.gle/erE698U8xRsVCJAm6

The Welcome Back Center is announcing classes for Engineers wishing to improve and update their knowledge in

- Drafting, REVIT for Engineers class
- Concrete Field Technician certification
- Construction Management -PRIMAVERA course
- Prep Course for the Fundamentals of Engineering Test
- Additionally we will provide support to apply for the City of Seattle 2022 Internships

We will start 2022 sponsoring these classes, the REVIT class is online/live and will start the 3rd week of January, if interested in any of the choices listed above, please fill out the form and submit it as soon as you can. If you know colleagues, relatives or friends that might be interested please share the link with them

https://forms.gle/Cph4wuyPMr6PdYdh7

08/19/2021

https://www.occupationalenglishtest.org/test-information/
Good news! Washington State Nursing Commission (NCQAC) has approved the Occupational English Test (OET) as an option to the TOEFL or IELTS English proficiency exams! We recognize the OET to be a more appropriate English proficiency test because the subject matter is totally about healthcare.

Thank you WA Nursing Commision, and especially to Paula Meyer and Gerianne Babbo.

English language test for healthcare professionals, assessing the communication skills granting registration and work in an English-speaking environment.

04/02/2021

Are you an Engineer trained abroad ?
Are you applying for jobs in the South King County?

The Puget Sound Welcome Back Center in collaboration with Highline College is offering the CAD for Engineers course, here some details:

•Hybrid format class, meaning you will have online-live sessions and work on your own.
•Instructor Jesse Anderson, Highline College faculty, the course will be focused in AutoCAD 2D.
• This is a project focused course. Bring your ideas, bring the project you would like to add to your portfolio and use it when you apply for jobs.
• Dates: April 12th – June 4th 2021, a total of 32 online hours plus offline support if needed.
Schedule:
• Morning group: Mondays 9:30AM – 10:30 AM and Wednesdays 9:30AM to 10:30AM
•Afternoon group: Mondays 5:00PM – 6:00PM and Wednesdays 5:00PM – 6:00PM
•This class is funded by Puget Sound Welcome Back Center, if enrollment is approved, there are no tuition fees for you.

What is the next step? Go to this page for admission https://admissions.highline.edu/apply/ once you get your cTcLink ID # please send it to framirez@highline.edu

Admission to Highline Highline College has transitioned to a new software program called ctcLink. We have a new Online Admission Application, and we highly recommend reading the information on this webpage to assist with your application experience. There is no cost to apply for admission at Highlin...

02/09/2021

Do you have an engineering degree from your home Country ?
Informative session for the next 2022 Summer Internships, open to everyone, Seattle Department of Transportation, Seattle Public Utilities, Seattle City Lights, Register
https://forms.gle/wGXYPc6MBmFrWS5S8

10/27/2020

I think all of you have been affected by COVID, whether you've lost your job or have to pay for daycare. Check this out.

As immigrants, we’ve made Washington our home. If you’re an immigrant experiencing hard times because of COVID-19, and you aren’t eligible for federal financial relief or unemployment insurance, this fund is for you. Apply for the Washington COVID-19 Immigrant Relief Fund and receive a $1,000 ...

10/03/2020

There are spots available for the 2021 AutoCAD course offered by Continuing Education - Highline College. Start date: October 18 Instructor Jesse Anderson. Funding may be available.

09/30/2020

The City of Tukwila is hiring for In-Training Building Inspector I, II and III

Welcome to the City of Tukwila's Employment Opportunities page. Click on a job title below to find out more about the position and to apply.

07/07/2020

Are you an engineer trained abroad ? getting the EIT certificate can help you becoming more competitive.

05/14/2020

California's health care system has more Filipino American nurses than anywhere else in the country. They're populating the frontlines in the fight against COVID-19.

05/12/2020

Hello Nurses!
This is not just for this week, but for every day of the year (and Leap Year too)!
Thank you!!!!

05/11/2020

https://www.newsy.com/stories/what-it-s-like-to-be-a-medical-interpreter-amid-the-pandemic/

Hospitals use interpreters to give voice to patients with limited English skills. They're still showing up amid the pandemic.