Train for a new career or prepare for employment with help from BFET.
Opportunities for education and career development for low income students who qualify for, or who receive, basic food benefits.
In a partnership with Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS), Lower Columbia College offers opportunities for education and career development to low income-students who qualify to receive, or are currently receiving, federally issued basic food benefits.
BFET can help You!
- Access college
- Train for a new career
- Prepare for employment
- Maintain basic food benefits
While BFET does not provide tuition assistance to students at this time, students may qualify for other assistance such as child care. BFET allows students who are receiving federally issued basic food benefits to continue receiving those benefits while attending school.
You may be eligible if:
- You are enrolled in an ELL, GED, IBEST or any two-year degree or certificate program
- You are a US citizen, refugee or immigrant (US resident five years or more)
- You are not receiving WorkFirst
- You are low income (refer to table)
- You are receiving, or are eligible to receive Basic Food Benefits through the federal
program
You can apply for BFET along with any other Workforce Education program using the Universal Application procedure below:
After You Finish Applying
BFET recipients should complete these activities, in the order listed after applying.
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Find out what your interests are and how they relate to the world of work. You can find out what you like to do. -
Contact us to complete occupational research with a Career Specialist. -
Contact your advisor to request a 'quarter by quarter' academic program plan. Submit it to Career Services.
Maintain Your Benefits
BFET recipients are required to participate in career-related activities each month.
Choose from the following career-related activities, after completing the steps above.
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Contact us to schedule a resume review with a Career Specialist. -
Career workshops are free and cover a variety of topics. Schedule a workshop today! -
Access Perfect Interview for sample questions, model answers, and a chance to see yourself through the eyes of a potential employer. -
Contact us to learn how to attend an Employer Hosted Event. Make sure to sign in! -
Apply for LCC Scholarships. The application period is open February-April of each year. Students apply for multiple scholarships with one, easy online application. -
Contact us to learn how to attend a Company Tour of Job Shadow. Appointment required. -
Attend LCC's annual Career Networking Fair (held in Spring quarter). Make sure to sign in! -
Contact us to make an appointment with LCC's BFET Program Coordinator.
Contact BFET
Make an appointment to meet with a BFET Coordinator through the Career Center by calling (360) 442-2330. Walk-ins welcome during regular business hours.