Resources & Opportunities

Resources

To support students and alumni with their academic and career goals as well as their overall well-being, NW Education Access has compiled a listing of information and resources.

- Communities of Opportunity
- Durable Skills Video Series
- GetSchooled - College and career resources
- King County Workforce Development Opportunities
- Literacy Source - basic literacy skills for adults
- Reconnect to Opportunity
- Workforce Snohomish
- WSAC’s Plan Your Future - resource-packed hub for exploring college & career pathways, navigating financial aid, and preparing for admissions
- theWashBoard - a free, web-based scholarship clearinghouse that connects Washington State students with vetted, local financial aid opportunities
- Scholarship Junkies - provides free essay feedback, application training, and scholarship matching
- Immigrants Rising - databases of financial aid that do not require proof of U.S. citizenship or legal permanent residency
- Washington State Opportunity Scholarship - provides financial aid, mentorship, and professional support to low- and middle-income Washington residents
- Workforce Education Funding - provides tuition assistance, book stipends, and childcare support to help students train for high-wage, high-demand careers
- u*aspire Financial Aid Resources - checklists, aid calculator, webinars, & more
- College Educated - 101 Resources for Student Mental Health
- Interconnections Healing Center Resources
  - Interconnections Healing Center Resources (Emphasis on Lower Fee Services for QTBIPOC Folx)
- JED Foundation Mental Health Resource Center
- NWEdA Student Compiled Resources
- NAMI BIPOC Mental Health Resources
- Open Path Psychotherapy Collective
- The Opportunity Network Wellness Resources & Tools
- Powerful Voice’s Healing Justice Offerings
- Talkspace - Free online support & therapy for Seattle youth (13-24)
- Teen Health Hub WA -
- Therapy Fund Foundation's Free Therapy Fund
- King County Tutoring for Adults
- Pierce County Tutoring (all ages)
- Academic Success Plan (coming soon!)
Know Your Rights - United We Dream
Care-a-Van - variety of WA resources
more coming soon!
Resources for Undocumented Residents in King County

OPPORTUNITIES

Virtual Workshops

Our virtual workshops are led by staff and volunteers with topics ranging from specific career pathways to job preparation and life skills. All workshops are recorded, and accompanying materials are saved for attendees to access later. Workshops are held once a quarter and open to both students and alumni of our program.

Upcoming Workshops

No upcoming workshop at this time. Check back later!

Past Workshops

To access past workshop recordings or materials, contact our Volunteer Services Manager camtu@nweducationaccess.org or your Education Advocate.

- Healthcare Panel & Networking
- Career Preview: Intro to Coding
- Career Preview: Intro to Real Estate Commercial Banking
- Career Preview: Intro to Entrepreneurship
- Entrepreneurship Panel
- Step-into-Tech: Getting Started
- Step-into-Tech: Networking
- Tech Interview Prep with Google
- Resume, Cover Letter, Interview
- Professional Branding
- Professional Networking
- Navigating Imposter Syndrome Panel
- Intro to Personal Finance
- Credit Card 101