Learning Center at Firwood Circle

Location

Auburn Learning Center

313 37th St SE
Auburn, WA 98002
United States

Hours

Sunday Closed Monday 9:00 am-5:30 pm Tuesday 9:00 am-5:30 pm Wednesday 9:00 am-5:30 pm Thursday 9:00 am-5:30 pm Friday 9:00 am-5:30 pm Saturday Closed

Contact

Program Contact
253.736.2300
Free classes and computer skills for residents at Firwood Circle and the surrounding community in Auburn. Individuals can build their futures through job training and readiness, educational classes and workshops, and other programs for economic advancement.

YWCA's Learning Center at Firwood Circle serves residents from the surrounding community in Auburn, including King County Housing Authority public housing and Section 8 residents.

Classes offered may include:

  • ESL and GED courses
  • Basic computer skills 
  • Life skills workshops
  • Citizenship classes
  • Personal finance education
  • Job training through BankWork$ 

Our community partners include Neighborhood House, Bankwork$, Multi Service-Center of South King County, Green River College, Ukrainian Community Center, and King County Housing Authority.

Services Offered

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Job Training

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