Month: July 2019

Unidos in Finance: Free college certified, 8-week training where students will gain the necessary knowledge to begin a career in the financial sector. Our upcoming training begins August 12 – October 2, M-W from 9 AM – 12 PM.

Requirements:
18 years or older
Authorization for employment in the U.S.
High school diploma/GED
At least six months of customer service experience
Bilingual (English/Spanish preferred)

Unidos in Finanza: Programa gratuito, certificado por el Colegio Comunitario Highline. En ocho semanas, obtendrás los conocimientos necesarios para emprender una carrera en el sector financiero. Recibirás apoyo para conseguir trabajo después del curso. Nuestra próxima clase comienza el 12 de agosto del 2019 al 2 de octubre del 2019, de lunes a miércoles de 9 AM a 12 PM.

Requisitos:
Mayor de 18 años
Autorización de empleo en los estados unidos
Diploma de secundaria/GED
Al menos seis meses de experiencia en servicio al cliente
Bilingüe (inglés/español preferido)

If you have any questions, please contact: / Si tiene alguna pregunta, por favor contacte a:

Jessica Gonzalez – Phone: 206-957-4620; Email: jkgonzalez@elcentrodelaraza.org
Cecilia Acosta – Phone: 206-957-4624; Email: cacosta@elcentrodelaraza.org

The tobacco industry’s primary targets are teenagers and young adults because they are the leading age groups to experiment with smoking. Nearly 90% of cigarette smokers first try cigarette smoking by age 18, and 98% first try smoking by age 26. We face a rampant public health crisis because of health care costs, diseases, and deaths caused by tobacco use.

As a strategy to reverse the youth e-cigarette epidemic nationwide, the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) voted for a bipartisan bill that will raise the federal minimum age for purchasing any tobacco product from 18 to 21. This has already happened in Washington State and many other states, but this national compromise is unprecedented.

Tennessee and Washington State are examples of states that can enact a federal bill without having to pass a similar state law. However, some states, like Kentucky and Virginia, are required to pass their own law to raise the minimum age to buy tobacco products from 18 to 21, in addition to the federal law.

La mayoría de los fumadores comienzan a fumar siendo niños o adultos jóvenes, y estos grupos de edad son el objetivo principal de la industria del tabaco. Aumentando la edad del tabaco a 21 años ayudará a evitar que los jóvenes comiencen a fumar y a reducir las muertes, las enfermedades y los costos de atención médica causados por el consumo de tabaco.

Como estrategia para revertir la epidemia juvenil de los cigarrillos electrónicos en todo el país, el 26 de junio de 2019, el Comité del Senado de los Estados Unidos sobre Salud, Educación, Trabajo y Pensiones – HELP – votó a favor de un proyecto de ley bipartidista para reducir los costos de atención médica que incluía una legislación de compromiso bipartidista que aumentará la edad mínima federal para comprar cualquier producto de tabaco de 18 a 21 años en todo el país.

El compromiso bipartidista legislativo Alexander-Murray del Comité de Salud de los Estados Unidos – presidente del comité Lamar Alexander (R-TN) y miembro designado Patty Murray (D-WA) – no requiere que todos los estados aprueben sus propias leyes, a diferencia del proyecto de ley bipartidista McConnell-Kaine – líder de la mayoría del Senado Mitch McConnell (R-KY) y el senador Tim Kaine (D-VA) – que incluye una disposición que requeriría que cada estado apruebe su propia ley de aumentar la edad de consumo de tabaco a los 21 años (además de la ley federal).

Primary Elections happen at the local and state levels and they precede a general election. Primaries represent a critical time when voters exercise their civic duty by selecting the candidate they believe should be their party’s candidate to run for elected office during the General Election. Primary Elections are important because they determine which convention delegates and party leaders will represent us in the General Election.

Timeline and Dates to Remember
Washington State’s Primary Election is on August 6 meaning it is less than a month away. If you have not updated your voter registration or registered to vote, do not delay because now is the time. Leading up to Election Day, eligible voters can register eight days before and in-person registration on Election Day itself. Online registration is a quicker way to register.

• July 29 to August 5 – Last eight days to update or register online or through mail.
• August 6 – Primary Election Day. In-person registration is an option, but you must do it during business hours or any time before drop boxes close. They close promptly at 8 PM.

How Do I Register?
Whether you plan to register online, by mail, or in-person, the most important thing is that you do register and vote. This is a great opportunity to jump in and be a part of the conversation during a politically troubling period. It is worth the time to invest in your community by making your voice heard in the election process. Are you ready to register to vote online today? Follow this link to get started on the next steps: MyVote.