City of Tacoma - How to Participate/Links-

How can I get involved in LEAP?
LEAP is a mandatory program for contractors that bid City work. Contractors are required to employ city residents and/or Pierce County state-approved apprentices at a 15% rate in order to satisfy the LEAP requirements. Job seekers interested in construction careers should access the following links; training for a trade, support services or job opportunities. You can contact the organizations on this resource list for more information. Some provide training and support services that may lead to LEAP participation, while others can provide information on a specific trade.

Training for a Trade
Get more information about available pre-apprenticeship and training programs from these resources:

High Wage Industry Training Program
2338 Tacoma Ave. So.
Tacoma, WA 98420
Cynthia Neubauer-Lee (253) 284-9017
email: cneubauer@mdc-tacoma.org

Youth Building Tacoma
714 S. 27th Street
Tacoma, WA 98409
Trudy Poole (253) 573-6827
email: tpoole@workforce-central.org

Work Source Pierce
1305 Tacoma Avenue South
Tacoma, WA 98402
(253) 593-7300

Washington State Apprenticeship Council

Community and Technical Colleges
Information on all community and technical colleges in Washington

Support Services
The following community-based organizations (CBO) provide an array of employment and support services for people who meet certain eligibility guidelines:

Centro Latino
1208 South 10th Street
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 572-7717
Provides academic tutoring, GED preparation, English as a Second Language, work experience, vocational training and job placement services.

Pierce County Construction Partnership
3650 South Cedar Street
Tacoma, WA 98409
Kristi Grassman (253) 254-7653
Your one stop resource for construction career and workforce development information and the host of the Annual Pierce County Career Day.

Tacoma Community House
1314 South L Street
Tacoma, WA 98415
(253) 383-3951
Provides mentoring, career exploration, internships, job shadowing, homework assistance, tutoring, post-secondary scholarships, summer pre-employment and English as a Second Language classes.

EOC (Educational Opportunity Center--formerly EORC)
Metropolitan Development Council
622 Tacoma Ave. South
Tacoma, WA 98402
(253) 592-5960
Provides information on job and career fields and other support services for low-income adults. Services are provided free to Pierce County residents.

Tacoma Goodwill Industries
714 South 27th Street
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 272-5166
Provides academic tutoring, mentoring, vocational services, English as a Second Language, work experience and job training and placement.

Employment Opportunities
If you’re already a journey level worker, you can also contact any of these groups to find out what employment opportunities may be available.

Pierce County Building & Construction Trades Council
AFL-CIO
3049 So. 36th Street, Suite 220
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 475-7441

Association of General Contractors
AGC
942 Pacific Avenue
Tacoma, WA 98402
Tim Attebery (253) 272-7725

Work Source Pierce - Business Connection
3650 South Cedar Street
Tacoma, WA 98409
Phone: 253-583-8800
email: info@thebusinessconnection.net
url: http://www.thebusinessconnection.net