Recently unemployed or a small business owner looking for assistance?
Our Community Partners are dedicated to helping you succeed.
Apply for Unemployment
In Washington State, you apply for unemployment online through the Employment Security Department, or call 1.800.318.6022 (with record number of calls, anticipate longer wait times). The website will help you determine if you are eligible for unemployment benefits, how to apply for them, how to follow up on a claim and how to reopen a claim.
WorkSource
WorkSource is a statewide partnership of state, local and nonprofit agencies that provides an array of employment and training services to job seekers and employers in Washington.
WorkSource Workshop & Hiring Event Calendar
Links to specific topics:
- CareerOneStop for career exploration, training and jobs
- Services for dislocated workers
- Assistance for farmworkers
Pacific Mountain WorkForce Development Council (PACMTN) 
PacMtn is a nonprofit organization that is the recognized convener of regional workforce development efforts. The PacMtn Board of Directors, PacMtn Elected Official Consortium, and all staff are dedicated to the development of a workforce system that supports business, industry, and all levels of employers and job seekers.
Visit our COVID - 19 Response Resources.
Use our Job Search feature to find work.
Small Business Association Resources for COVID 19
The Thurston Economic Development Council has a business hotline with statewide information: 1.888.821.6652
- COVID 19 resource list for impacted Washington businesses and workers at governor.wa.gov
- Washington State Department of Commerce at startup.choosewashingtonstate.com
- Washington State Business Resources for COVD-19 at business.wa.gov
Economic Development Councils (EDC) & Chambers of Commerce
The Thurston Economic Development Council has a business hotline with statewide information: 1.888.821.6652
- Greater Grays Harbor County (combined EDC & Chamber) 360.532.1924
- Lewis County EDC 360.748.0114 | Centralia - Chehalis Chamber of Commerce 360.748.8885 | East Lewis County Chamber 360.496.6086
- Mason County EDC 360.426.2276 | Shelton-Mason Chamber of Commerce 360.426.2021
- Pacific County EDC 360.875.9330 | Willapa Harbor Chamber of Commerce 360.942.5419
- Thurston County EDC 360.754.6320 | Thurston County Chamber of Commerce 360.357.3362
WorkSource, PacMtn, TRL, and our community partners are an equal opportunity employer/program.
Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Washington Relay 711.