Immigrants & Refugees

Limited English Proficiency (LEP) serves individuals through a combination or language learning support, employment placement, required equipment for jobs and training connection when available. Participants are typically connected with local employers within their community, providing on-the-job training and employment. For referrals and program information please contact Irina Tracy at irinat@swwpic.org or Maryam Azizpour at maryam@swwpic.org

Limited English Proficiency Basic Food, Employment and Training (LEP BFET) serves refugees and immigrants who are not US Citizens. There is no time limit for program eligibility. LEP BFET provides language learning support, work experience, support services, and required equipment for work and training to gain and maintain employment. Participants are supported in the employment and training goals through case management and financial support. For referrals and program information please contact Nadiia Babukh at nadiia@swwpic.org

CLEVER which assists refugees with professional backgrounds to re-enter their former career field in Washington State. The program provides career laddering for educated and vocationally experienced refugees who meet the eligibility requirements for federal refugee resettlement services. Please contact Sasha Cheban at sasha@swwpic.org for more information.

“I walk into an interview and I have confidence now. I tell everyone to go to PIC if they don’t know where they’re going.”