Morningside has been changing the lives of individuals with disabilities for more than 60 years.
Since 1963, Morningside has been helping change the lives of individuals with disabilities by matching their skill and interest with jobs in the community. Morningside has one of the nation’s most successful programs for matching individuals having significant disabilities with jobs in the community. Our success is due to our extremely professional, qualified, and motivated staff, who serve as a vital link between employers and people with disabilities seeking employment.‍‍

We are committed to assisting businesses with recruiting and retaining employees with disabilities.

Morningside is a public benefit corporation (private not-for-profit 501(c)(3)) Community Rehabilitation Program providing employment services to individuals with disabilities. 
The corporation is governed by a volunteer Board of Trustees. The Board sets Morningside’s major direction, establishes policies, and is focused on the inclusion of adults with disabilities in the workplace. Our Board is comprised of community leaders representing the rich diversity of the region.

South Puget Sound Community College (SPSCC)

Partnering with WorkEx to Support Military Transitions

About SPSCC

South Puget Sound Community College (SPSCC), located in Olympia, Washington, is committed to helping transitioning service members turn their military experience into successful civilian careers. SPSCC delivers high-quality education and training that blends classroom learning with hands-on practice, ensuring students complete each course with real-world skills and confidence.

How SPSCC Supports Transitioning Military Members

• Hands-On Training: SPSCC programs emphasize applied learning. Whether in healthcare labs, IT classrooms, or machining, automotive, and welding shops; students gain practical skills that mirror workplace demands.
• Embedded Certifications: Many programs include industry-recognized credentials directly within the curriculum, allowing students to graduate job-ready with certifications that employers value.
• On-the-Job Experience: Through internships, externships, apprenticeships, and strong employer partnerships, SPSCC students earn critical workplace experience while they complete their training.
• Dedicated Support Services: Veterans benefit from one-on-one advising, tutoring, and wraparound support, including help navigating VA education benefits, Workforce grants and additional financial assistance, and career placement resources.

Why SPSCC & WorkEx?

By partnering with WorkEx, SPSCC strengthens its mission to serve those who served our country. Together, we create seamless pathways to leverage military service for meaningful careers—connecting transitioning service members with education, credentials, and the professional experience needed to thrive in today’s workforce.

Direct Contacts:

Veteran & Military Services: [email protected]

Outreach: [email protected]

 

Using affordable homeownership as an anchor for hope, change, and stability, Tacoma/Pierce County Habitat for Humanity has been building in the community since 1985.

We are committed to transforming neighborhoods—fighting blight and advocating for fair and just housing policies—while increasing access to affordable homeownership for hard working families and providing access to resources so homeowners can improve their lives and their communities.

Tacoma/Pierce County Habitat for Humanity is an independent affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International, a global, nonprofit housing organization that seeks to put God’s love into action by building homes, communities, and hope.

Internship: Aging in Place Home Repair Apprentice

Organization: Tacoma/Pierce County Habitat for Humanity

Location: Tacoma, Washington 

Overview: Tacoma/Pierce County Habitat for Humanity is seeking an enthusiastic service member to serve as an apprentice to our Aging in Place Home Repair Manager. This internship offers an opportunity to work within our Aging in Place home repair program learning and honing skills necessary for performing critical home repairs, accessibility modifications, and home preservation services for low-income senior and disabled Veteran homeowners in Pierce County. This position works directly with the public and will be responsible for leading small groups of volunteers. Strong interpersonal and organizational skills are required. Some experience in construction, social services, and/or working with vulnerable populations is desirable.  

Responsibilities: Work alongside Habitat’s Aging in Place Home Repair Manager and other staff to learn and hone skills specific to Aging in Place home accessibility modifications and critical home repairs (e.g., deck/porch repair and replacement, door widening, floor leveling, grab bar installation, bathroom modifications, ramp installation, roof repair/replacement, subfloor repair, minor electrical and plumbing repairs, and other home repairs and adaptations that allow people to remain in their own homes as they age).

Required Qualifications:

●       Must have a valid driver’s license and be already able, or willing to learn, to drive large vehicles, secure cargo loads and tow a trailer safely

●       Background in or interest in learning home repair and modification skills that allow people to age in place in their own homes and communities

●       Understanding of and interest in the special needs of senior citizens, especially those with disabilities

●       Physically able to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl

●       Able to operate power tools and perform physical tasks such as lifting and moving up to 60 pounds while traversing uneven terrain as may be found on an active construction site

●       Able to work collaboratively in a team environment

 

Preferred Qualifications:

●      Experience leading volunteers

●      Basic construction math proficiency

●      Experience reading and interpreting construction plans or willingness to learn

●      Experience with Microsoft Office

 

Application Process: Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter detailing their qualifications and interest in this internship position. Please include any relevant experience or coursework related to construction, social services, and/or working with vulnerable populations.

Contact Information: For inquiries or to submit application materials, please contact Amber Lott, Human Resources Generalist, [email protected]

Deadline for Application: We are accepting applications on a rolling-basis until filled. 

Learn More: For more information about Tacoma/Pierce County Habitat for Humanity and our Home Repair program, please visit our website at http://tpc-habitat.org.

This internship offers a valuable opportunity to gain hands-on experience in residential construction and repairs while serving our most vulnerable populations. Join us in creating and maintaining affordable homeownership opportunities in Pierce County!

Good Shepherd Health Care System is seeking interns in a range of possible career fields. We have opportunities for most medical professions but would require candidates who meet the minimum qualifications. We also have opportunities in HR, administration, finance, IT, facilities/environmental services, nutrition services, security, and more. Please do not hesitate to contact us to determine if we have a path for your skillset and experience. All of our internships will give you the chance to interview for any available positions. We are located in Hermiston, OR, approximately 30 minutes commute from the Tri-Cities area and 3 hours from Portland and Seattle. Please contact [email protected] with any questions. 

Established in 1954, the GSMC plays a major role in meeting the medical needs in Northeast Oregon and is the largest entity in the Good Shepherd Health Care System. We are fully accredited by Det Norske Veritas (DNV) and boast state-of-the-art equipment not typically found in smaller hospitals. Vange John Memorial Hospice, Good Shepherd Clinic Pharmacy, Good Shepherd Medical Group, Home Health & Home Medical Equipment are affiliated divisions of Good Shepherd Health Care System. We offer a range of possible internship opportunities for transitioning Service Members; if you do not see an area that applies to you, please reach out to see what we can do. 

STEPS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR OUR PROGRAM

Step 1:

Check with your leadership to see if they will allow you to participate in our SkillBridge program.

Step 2:

Must be eligible for at least 90 to 180 days with our internship program.

Step 3:

Create a profile on our website: jobs.hiregi.com (Must attach Resume)

Step 4:

Once profile is complete, send us an email to [email protected] to schedule an interview.

Please state what opportunity of interest you are interviewing for.

Special instructions in completing your profile:

·         Click – “YES! Eligible and Interested in SkillBridge”

·         Upload Resume

·         It is important that all candidates complete their profile 100% to be eligible for an interview.

 

*If you are seeking immediate employment and/or have less than 90 days of availability, schedule an appointment with our transition support team. No cost to you. Please send an email to [email protected]. Our team will contact you for your employment support.

 

Once again, thank you for your consideration with our Hire G.I. SkillBridge program!