Workforce Snohomish
Ton Nguyen serves as the Youth Initiatives Manager at Workforce Snohomish, focusing on managing federal and non-federal contracts to provide quality services to over 300 opportunity youth and young adults seeking their GED and employment annually. Previously, Ton held positions at Housing Hope, initially as an Employment Specialist for a teen homeless housing site, where the goal was to assist young individuals in achieving self-sufficiency. After six months, Ton was promoted to the EduPloyment Program Coordinator, responsible for implementing a new program targeting low income and homeless individuals for careers in demand industries. Prior to this, Ton managed the Safe Futures Youth Center, significantly increasing participation in the After School Program. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor's Degree in Biology from the University of Washington Bothell and an Associate’s Degree in Biology from Edmonds College.
Workforce Snohomish
The Workforce Snohomish is a governing group, representing a broad cross section of the local community, interested in workforce development issues. Workforce Snohomish oversees the implementation, local planning and management of the federal Workforce Investment Act in Snohomish County. Mission: Workforce Snohomish County invests government and private funding to continuously increase the global competitiveness and prosperity of our businesses and workforce, to fill current and emerging jobs, and to provide full employment. Our investments are made through effective business, labor, educational, community-based, and service provider organizations for the opportunity, economic well-being, and benefit of our entire community.