Purpose of the Tacoma Training and Employment Program (TTEP)
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 people who reside in the City of Tacoma and Economically Distressed Areas of Tacoma, and in the Tacoma Public Utilities Service Area to employment that directly combats poverty and unemployment by providing training, resources, and employment opportunities to citizens. Ultimately, it maximizes local economic development and promotes equity and economic inclusion through partner coordination and comprehensive workforce development strategies.
- The program's efforts will also reflect the desire of the City of Tacoma to support a local workforce that represents and reflects the diverse population of city residents.
Goals
TTEP aims to level the playing field with training, resources and employment opportunities so that more citizens can earn better wages.
Background of TTEP Operations
Over the years, the operation of this program has varied in response to the local economy and of the organizations operating the program.
Currently, the program is called TTEP and includes the following components:
- Recruitment and enrollment assessment.
- Employment readiness training in (Construction Trades, Information Technology, and Warehousing & Logistics).
- 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 and guidance for becoming competitive candidates.
TTEP is funded by the City of Tacoma and Tacoma Public Utilities and includes several organizations in a broad-based and collaborative partnership.
Recruitment
Recruitment will focus on residents ages 17 and older who reside in the City of Tacoma, or the Economically Distressed Areas of the Tacoma Public Utilities Service Area who face barriers to entry into the workforce. Participants will be representative of people in the following communities:
- Those currently receiving or transitioning from public assistance
- Low-income (defined as earning 80 percent or less of the area median income)
- Unemployed individuals
- Individuals with limited English-speaking abilities
- Individuals experiencing homelessness
- Victims/survivors of domestic violence
- Disengaged youth
- Justice impacted
- Immigrants and refugees
- Veterans
- Women
- BIPOC communities
Information about this program and upcoming orientations will be added to this page once provided by training partners.