Passport to Careers

Assistance for Former/Current Foster Youth and Unaccompanied Homeless!

The Passport to Careers program is designed to remove barriers for people in state-recognized apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship programs who have experienced foster care or homelessness, so that they can complete their apprenticeship or pre-apprenticeship program. Passport to Careers covers occupational-specific costs (i.e. tuition for classes, occupation-related tools and clothing, electricity bills, etc.), and provides case management to help support apprentices and pre-apprentices with their long-term goals.

To be eligible for this program, you must meet the following four criteria:

• Currently 18-20 years old
• Have experienced foster care after age 13 OR homelessness within the last year
• Have earned a High School Diploma or GED
• Are in a state-recognized apprenticeship or pre-apprenticeship program

*COVID-19 Update- Our staff is working remote Monday-Friday and is readily available to meet virtually or over the phone with you during this difficult time*.

What can we help with?

• Hygiene
• Prepaid Phone
• Phone Bill
• Electricity Bill
• Bus Pass
• Gas Cards
• Professional Clothing
• Work Clothing
• Work Tools
• Licensing Fees
• Emergency Services (Rent, Utilities, Car Repairs, etc.)
• Union Dues and/or Initiation Fees
• Apprenticeship Books and Tuition

To get started, fill out the enrollment form here and email it to us.

To apply or  more information/questions, please contact:

DeAunte’ Damper, Apprenticeship Navigator
425-390-7710
[email protected]