Listeners eager to discover Seattle’s latest job opportunities should know the city is bustling with new postings and hiring events this week, offering paid job training, metro transit careers, and a wealth of options for job seekers from all walks of life. According to Solid Ground, their Seattle Youth Employment Program is actively recruiting, with applications open until October 15 for a Learn and Earn job readiness track. This program offers youth up to $650 to attend 15 sessions blending online and downtown Seattle in-person training. Participants will work with a Youth Development Counselor, develop practical career tools, and join groups to build networks—valuable support for launching a career.
For listeners interested in environmental fields or sustainable construction, the Georgetown Green Jobs & Resource Fair, hosted by King County Wastewater Treatment Division and South Seattle College, happens October 15 at the Georgetown Campus. This event introduces job seekers to paid training and job demonstrators in clean water, sustainable building, and construction. Attendees can network directly with employers hiring now, receive resume assistance, and experience hands-on job demonstrations.
Metro transit is seeking to fill Solid Ground Bus Operator positions through weekly job fairs every Thursday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 8100 8th Ave S in Seattle. This role serves community members who can't use regular public transportation, connecting people with vital services. Solid Ground describes this as a way to make a difference in the lives of those living with disabilities and individuals in need of reliable transit for medical, employment, and social resources.
Technology job training is another area with plenty of recent postings. Nonprofit organizations like Ada Developers Academy, Apprenti, Generation USA, and Year Up Puget Sound offer free or paid tech training programs focusing on underrepresented communities and open to all. Ada provides cost-free coding school options primarily for women and gender-expansive adults, with classes and internships offered online and at their Seattle campus. Apprenti, meanwhile, is actively recruiting for paid apprenticeship programs leading directly to permanent tech roles.
Listeners looking for immediate entry-level work or career changes can explore weekly job fairs and hiring events through WorkSource and Port Jobs, which feature employers ready to make on-the-spot offers, often with no prior experience required. These events cater to a broad range of backgrounds, including those reentering the workforce after involvement with the criminal legal system—supported by organizations like TRAC Associates, which provides job search help, training funding, and more for King County residents.
For people experiencing homelessness, African Community Housing & Development offers both housing and employment help, with staff available for job training and connecting listeners to opportunities. Meanwhile, Orion Industries hosts paid job training in janitorial services, manufacturing, aerospace, and customer service, holding tours and information sessions every Monday at their Auburn location.
Seattle’s minimum wage increases in January will also benefit all workers, with rates rising to $21.30 per hour in the city. For more job listings and hiring event details, Solid Ground suggests regularly checking the WorkSource Workshops & Hiring Events calendar or Port Jobs Hiring Events, making this an optimal time for listeners in Seattle to explore new employment pathways and skill-building opportunities—all in just the past seven days.
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