Job Placement Disclosure
Purpose:
The Job Placement Disclosure ensures that students understand the role of FORGE Vocational Training Foundation in supporting their career goals. Washington State requires private vocational schools to clearly state that they do not guarantee employment. This policy promotes transparency, honesty, and realistic expectations.
Required Disclosure
As required by Washington State private vocational school regulations:
FORGE Vocational Training Institute does not guarantee employment or job placement.
No instructor, staff member, or representative of the school may promise or imply that a student will obtain a job as a result of completing the program.
What FORGE Does Provide
While FORGE does not guarantee employment, the school supports students by providing:
- High‑quality, hands‑on welding training
- OSHA‑10 General Industry certification
- Instruction in safe shop practices and industry expectations
- Guidance on building foundational welding skills
- Professional conduct coaching
- Letters of training verification upon request
- Referrals to community partners, Tribal programs, or employers when appropriate
These supports help students prepare for employment but do not guarantee it.
What FORGE Does Not Provide
Student Responsibility
FORGE does not:
- Promise or guarantee job placement
- Secure employment on behalf of students
- Negotiate jobs, wages, or hiring decisions
- Represent that completion of the program ensures employment
- Provide formal job placement services unless required by a partner agency
Employment decisions are made solely by employers.
Students are responsible for:
- Applying for jobs
- Preparing résumés or work histories
- Attending interviews
- Meeting employer requirements
- Passing any required background checks or drug tests
- Demonstrating professionalism and reliability
FORGE provides training and support, but students must take an active role in their job search.
Employer and Agency Discretion
Certificate of Completion
Employers, unions, apprenticeship programs, and workforce agencies may consider:
- Skill level
- Safety record
- Attendance history
- Conduct and professionalism
- Background checks
- Drug testing
- Physical ability to perform job tasks
FORGE cannot influence or override employer hiring decisions.
Students who meet all graduation requirements receive a Certificate of Completion, which verifies:
- Total hours completed
- Welding processes trained
- OSHA‑10 completion
- Competencies demonstrated
This certificate documents training but does not guarantee employment.
No Implied Promises
No verbal statements, suggestions, or encouragement from staff or instructors should be interpreted as a job guarantee.
Any such promises are unauthorized and invalid.