Purpose
The purpose of the Tacoma Training and Employment Program (TTEP) is to:
- Provide for the development of a trained and capable workforce by providing training and education opportunities to residents of the City of Tacoma and residents of the Economically Distressed Areas of the Tacoma Public Utilities Service Area.
- Increase access to employment that directly combats poverty and unemployment by providing training, resources, and employment opportunities to community members.
- The program's efforts will also reflect the desire of the City of Tacoma to support a local workforce that represents the diverse population of city residents.
Background
TTEP programming includes the following key components:
- Recruitment and enrollment assessment
- Employment Readiness Training
- Case management and retention to address barrier reduction that supports program completion
- Access to support/wrap around services that include math and reading classes to achieve 9th grade level prior to graduation
- Job placement assistance
The program aims to create opportunities for workers to acquire the skills, experience and education they need to secure increasingly complex and better compensated jobs and careers.
TTEP is funded by the City of Tacoma (General Government and Tacoma Public Utilities) and includes several organizations in a broad-based collaborative partnership.
For more information on this program, please contact Kacee Woods, Equity in Contracting & Workforce Programs Manager at kwoods@cityoftacoma.org or 253-244-2613.