Become a FareStart Student
LEARN a SKILL – START a CAREER – BETTER your LIFE
Our Mission:
FareStart provides a community that transforms lives by empowering homeless and disadvantaged men, women, and families to achieve self-sufficiency through life skills, job training, and employment in the food service industry.
To APPLY:
Attend our weekly orientation held on Tuesdays at 9:30am at FareStart. Ring the buzzer at the Virginia Street entrance for the receptionist.
700 Virginia Street (corner of 7th & Virginia)
Seattle, WA 98101
View the application form here. You are welcome to print, fill out this application, and bring it with you to a Tuesday morning informational session.
For more information about the program or for information about eligibility, call 206-443-1233.
What is FareStart?
- A 16 week hands-on Job Training program in the Culinary Arts (Cooking and Foodservice prep) or Customer Service.
- Coaching to develop strong, successful work habits.
- Case Management and Support Services to address personal needs and challenges.
- Employment Services to help participants achieve employment.
Our Training Options
- BACK of the HOUSE – cooking, knife skills, food preparation, sanitation, and food safety.
- FRONT of the HOUSE – Restaurant set-up, service, bussing, and hosting.
Our Support Services
- Assistance in finding housing
- Stipend Program
- Resources to help with basic needs: housing, transportation, meals, clothing, health & hygiene, voicemail, and others.
- Individual support in addressing any barriers to success