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Job Training

We offer multiple job training programs to prepare you for new employment pathways, personal stability and financial independence.

Whole-person job training that works with you

FareStart’s free job training programs skill, reskill and upskill students so they are prepared for the career pathways of their choosing. We provide whole-person support that works with students where they are, offering wraparound case management and help with basic needs including food, housing, counseling and transportation. Our end goal is personal stability and economic mobility for people overcoming barriers to employment.

Which program is right for you?

If you are overcoming poverty, homelessness, substance use disorder, incarceration or other barriers to employment, we can help. See which of our programs is right for you:

Contact us to learn more

Call:  206.787.1502
Email: enroll@farestart.org

 

Food Pathways Program:

For adults ages 18+
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Barista & Customer Service Program:

For young adults ages 18 – 24
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" Before I came here, there was nothing that I could finish. So I made it my goal -- no matter how long or how hard or how difficult -- that I would see it through. That's like a normal thing that people have capacity to do, which I had to learn. And thanks to FareStart, I did. It's given me training and confidence to overcome my past and be a fully functional member of society. "

- Food Pathways Program Graduate

" FareStart is a place that’s going to open your eyes to things you might not have thought of before. You have to look at the big picture and not just think about yourself sometimes. I feel like I snapped to my age, because I was kind of acting like I was still a child. I’m an adult now and certain things are in my control. So sometimes you just have to snap out if it. "

- Barista & Customer Service Program Graduate

" I think it's easy for a lot of people to get down on themselves, to fall into a negative space where they just think everybody is against them. The FareStart program really helps people get to a position where they believe in themselves and they're open to receiving help. FareStart gives them the opportunity to change and to push themselves. "

- FareStart Staff Member

Our students are successful

At FareStart, success goes beyond the classroom. Our students gain employment, achieve stability and build stronger futures.

366

students enrolled

In 2025, nearly 400 adults and youth enrolled in across our job training programs, including partner programs with Seattle Public Schools and Echo Glen.

63%

graduation rate

Over 60% of all enrolled students graduated from our job training programs last year.

102%

job placements

Last year, we more than doubled the number of graduates placed into jobs.

5,641

students enrolled

More than 5,600 students have enrolled in our adult training programs since 1992.

3,194

job placements

We've supported nearly 3,200 job placements for our graduates since 1992.

Stories

Watch these inspiring videos about some of our graduates:

How you can help

There are many ways to support our mission. With your help, FareStart is transforming lives, disrupting poverty and nourishing communities through food, life skills and job training.

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