WorkFirst (WF)

Available to students receiving Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) from the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS). To receive funding, the student must have a referral to GHC from their DSHS WorkFirst case manager. Students may receive funds for tuition, books and fees for Professional Technical programs.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Receiving TANF from DSHS (cannot be Tribal TANF).
  • Must be a referred from your DSHS Case Manager prior to be eligible for specific programs.
  • Must be willing to participate in enrolled activities, including during the breaks.

Approved Educational Pathways

  • Accounting
  • Automotive
  • Business Management
  • Business Technology
  • Carpentry
  • CDL
  • Certified Nursing Assistant
  • Diesel
  • Early Childhood Education
  • ELA
  • GED
  • HS21
  • Human Services
  • Medical Assistant
  • Microsoft Office Administrative Support
  • Nursing
  • Occupational Entrepreneurship
  • Welding

*Bachelors programs, AA-DTA and other General DTA programs require approval from the SBCTC.

Supports

  • Tuition
  • Books
  • Tools
  • Digital Supports
  • Clothing
  • Childcare
  • Testing
  • Hygiene
  • Transportation

Program Staff

Amanda Newbold
WorkFirst Coordinator

Savannah Thompson
Program Assistant

wfspinfo@ghc.edu
(360) 538-4058

Apply for Funding

This application is used for BFET, OPG, WRT, WF and EAG. Please only complete one application and it will be evaluated for all five programs.

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Other Forms

For a printable version of the application, please contact the Workforce Funding office by emailing wfspinfo@ghc.edu or by calling (360) 538-4058. We are open Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm.