Education & Employment
FPS Early Learning Center
The Dr. Frank Hewins Early Learning Center houses all Franklin Pierce preschool programs. Head Start, ECEAP, Developmental Preschool, and Title 1 preschools are housed under one roof.
Please call: 253-298-4675
earlylearningcenter@fpschools.org
MDC Educational Opportunity Center
Metropolitan Development Council’s (MDC) employment services:
- Assist individuals in overcoming employment obstacles
- Offer career development, training, and coaching
- Provide specialized training for employment with large local corporations.
Offers a variety of opportunities to support individuals in achieving their career goals.
Please call: 253-383-3921
info@mdc-hope.org
721 S. Fawcett Ave. Room 203 , Tacoma, WA 98402
Goodwill Job Training & Career Pathways
- Tailored programs to meet community needs.
- Goal is to equip individuals for employment and career paths.
Free job training and education, start your journey today!
Please call Career Hub message line: 253.573.6508
careerhub@goodwillwa.org
714 S 27th St, Tacoma, WA 98409
Pierce College ESL Classes
Pierce College offers day and evening English as a Second Language classes.
Pierce College ofrece clases de Inglés por las mañanas y por las tardes para aprender a leer, hablar, escribir y comprender el idioma, lo cual te ayuda y prepara para el mercado de trabajo. Aceptamos estudiantes de cualquier pais!
253-964-6583
dmurphy@pierce.ctc.edu
Pierce College General Education and Basic Skills
Debbie Murphy - Fort Steilacoom
253-964-6583 or DMurphy@pierce.ctc.edu
Christy Crandall - Puyallup
253-840-8463 or ccrandall@pierce.ctc.edu
Ann Hayes-Garcia - District Program Coordinator
253-912-3657 or ahayes-garcia@pierce.ctc.edu
Pierce County Library Tutoring
Tools for Elementary/Middle-School/High-School Students
Pierce County Library has online tools you can use for:
- Research
- Homework help
- Tutorials
- Reading suggestions
- FAFSA guidance
All you need to access any of these tools is a free library card.
Find and contact your local library.
Resources for Educational Advancement, Careers, and Housing
The REACH Center:
- Promotes resource effectiveness
- Enhances collaboration with youth and community partners
- Advocates for systemic change in young adult economic participation
- Aims to unify voices for a better future for young adults.
Please call: 253-383-3951
info@reachtacoma.org
714 S 27th St, Tacoma, WA 98409
Tacoma Community House
Tacoma Community House is a community-based service for immigrants, refugees, and long-time residents in South Sound that focuses on personal growth and self-sufficiency.
Aims is to help individuals:
- Acquire skills to overcome poverty
- Adapt to a new culture
- Achieve personal and professional success.
Please call: 253-383-3951
info@tacomacommunityhouse.org
1314 S L St., Tacoma, WA 98405
Worksource
WorkSource partnership in Washington:
- Involves state, local, and nonprofit organizations
- Provides employment and training services.
- Services available online at WorkSourceWA.com.
- Offered in person at 25+ locations in Pierce County.
For personalized job assistance, contact a nearby WorkSource office: Pierce County WorkSource