Job Training Archives

October 18, 2021

Donna’s Story: “The impact that FareStart had on me has been so profound”

Donna (she/her) entered FareStart’s Adult Culinary Program during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic and is a graduate from one of the first fully...

FareStart Youth & Young Adult Barista Program graduate Omar

September 9, 2021

Omar’s Story: “I’m going to do something greater with my life”

After some inconsistent work in construction and experiencing homelessness, Omar’s (he/him) main goal was to be able to afford an apartment to...

FareStart's values: acceptance, respect, openness, collaboration, accountability, inclusion, growth

September 1, 2021

Economic Mobility Through FareStart’s Employment Partnerships

FareStart believes that every individual deserves the opportunity to thrive in an equitable and just world. We remain committed to anti-racism and...

FareStart Adult Culinary Program graduate Dana

August 25, 2021

Dana’s Story: Adult Culinary Graduate

Today, Dana (she, her) has her own housing, a driver’s license, a car, stable employment, savings and is building credit with her first credit card....

FareStart Adult Culinary Program graduate Billy

August 4, 2021

Billy’s story: “All of my needs were met so I could focus on my next steps”

Billy came to FareStart hoping to begin a new chapter in his life. After learning about FareStart’s Adult Culinary Program during a time when he was...

FareStart Adult Culinary Program and Online Learning Program graduate Trish

June 29, 2021

Trish’s Story: “Stay motivated and you will continue to move forward”

Trish is FareStart’s first graduate of both the on-site adult training program and the virtual training program, the latter of which began as a...

The FareStart Restaurant space being repurposed for meal packaging during the pandemic

November 12, 2020

Virtual Training at FareStart – The Second Pivot

As most supporters likely know, FareStart reoriented its business operations rapidly in March in response to the COVID-19 crisis. We ramped up our...

FareStart Program trainer Ms. Joan in the classroom

August 28, 2020

Self-Empowerment with Ms. Joan

COVID-19 may have put a pause on FareStart’s job training programs, but it also gave staff an opportunity to assess and evolve some of our...

July 7, 2020

On hold during COVID-19, FareStart students find jobs, purpose, hope

FareStart has helped over 60 students and graduates find employment with numerous employers in the Seattle area since COVID-19 put their training or...