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Veterans Industry Education (VIE) 25 Short Term/Stackable Certificates* Available Nearby JBLM

Link to Sector → College VA Link ↓

Aerospace & Advanced Manufacturing

Business & HR

Construction & Trades

Education Allied Health

Information Technology

Other Public Safety

Transportation & Logistics

Bates Technical College

3 10 38 9 6 2 8 11 4

Clover Park Technical College

7 3 22 7 6 11 1 4

Green River College

6 7 14 9 3 1 5

Highline College 10 2 6 3 16 15 2 3

Pierce College District

2 1 6 3 1 2

South Puget Sound Community College

2 8 6 4 2 1

Tacoma Community College

1 12 2 4 4 2 2

*Short Term/Stackable Certificates that are approximately 30 credits, can be accomplished in 2 academic quarters, and can be combined and/or used to earn advanced degrees.

(note: additional Certificates are available that require at least 3 academic quarters and can also be stackable in an advanced degree)

The data included in this document is based on the current college inventory of courses eligible for offer at the 7 institutions – actual course offerings and schedules vary by quarter and should be checked for availability.

The institutions and courses available were selected based on an approximate 25 mile distance to JBLM.

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VIE–25 For Service Members: Top short-term training opportunities for in-demand career industry

occupations, by College – within 25 miles of JBLM

Bates College Clover Park Technical College

Green River College Highline College Pierce College

South Puget Sound Community College

Tacoma Community College

Commercial Truck Driving: CDL Class A and Class B

Fundamental Skills for Manufacturing & Engineering

Principles of Precision Machining I

Youth Development Specialist

Corrections Protections Officer

Computer Aided Drafting

Cyber Security

Nursing Assistant Certified

Machinist Helper Machine Maintenance I

Human Services Initial Certificate

Certified Nursing Assistant

Beginning Welding IT Helpdesk

Phlebotomist: Basic and Advanced

Advanced Composite Manufacturing

Residential & Light Commercial Framing Level 1

Family Support Specialist

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT and EMS)

Basic Welding Skills and Shielded Metal Arc Welding

Network Support

Boiler Operations Refrigeration Specialist

Basic Arc & Flame Welding

Business Customer Service

Supervision and Management

Early Childhood Education General

IT Technical Support

Basic Carpentry I/II Nursing Assistant – Certified

Nurse Assistant Business Technical Skills

Project Management

Phlebotomy Emergency Medical Technician

Welder Level I Hemodialysis Technician

Criminal Justice – Corrections

Business Human Resources

Human Resource Management

Nursing Assistant Marketing

Certificate of Training CNC Operator

Health Unit Coordinator

Automotive Brakes, Suspension & Steering

International Trade and Logistics

Marketing Beginning Automotive

Accounting Office Associate

Building Care Maintenance I/II

Carpentry Pre-Apprenticeship Trades Academy

Marketing & Sales Nursing Assistant Sales Network I Assistant Bookkeeping Clerk

Maintenance Technician I/II

CISCO Network Design & Security

Basic Aviation Knowledge

Customer Service in Hospitality

Virtual Construction (BIM)

Computer Support I

Electronics Technician

Computer & Communications Security

Aircraft Dispatcher IT Database Technologies

Homeland Security Emergency Management

Clerk/Receptionist Customer Service Specialist

*For wage and career outlook information follow the link in the first row to the career pathway graphic display for each college

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Washington State Community and Technical Colleges Professional-Technical Programs as of February 26, 2015

Sorted for Short-Term/Stackable Certificates Within 25 Miles of JBLM*

Links to College Workforce and Professional Technical Training Websites: *Bates Technical College: http://www.bates.ctc.edu/CareerEd *Clover Park Technical College: http://www.cptc.edu/programs *Green River College: http://www.greenriver.edu/academics/career-and-technical-education.htm *Highline College: https://findyourpath.highline.edu *Pierce College District: http://www.pierce.ctc.edu/dist/proftech/list *South Puget Sound Community College: http://www.spscc.ctc.edu/study/programs *Tacoma Community College: http://www.tacomacc.edu/areasofstudy/careertraining/

Sector = Aerospace & Advanced Manufacturing

College Sector Program Title Credits

Bates Ad Manuf. Manufacturing: Electronics: I-BEST 33

Bates Ad Manuf. Manufacturing Basics l 17

Bates Ad Manuf. Manufacturing Basics ll 15

Clover Park Ad Manuf. Eddy Current Testing 33

Clover Park Ad Manuf. Magnetic Particle & Liquid Penetrant Testing 33

Clover Park Ad Manuf. Quality Assurance 34

Clover Park Ad Manuf. Radiographic Testing 33

Clover Park Ad Manuf. Ultrasonic Testing 33

Clover Park Ad Manuf. Advanced Composites Manufacturing 29

Clover Park Ad Manuf. Fundamental Skills for Manufacturing and Engineering (FSME) 18

Green River Ad Manuf. Aerospace & Advanced Manufacturing: Quality Assurance 1 14

Green River Ad Manuf. Aerospace & Advanced Manufacturing: Quality Assurance 2 14

Green River Ad Manuf. Aerospace & Advanced Manufacturing: Principles of Precision Machining 1 13

Green River Ad Manuf. Aerospace & Advanced Manufacturing: Principles of Precision Machining 2 13

Green River Ad Manuf. Aerospace & Advanced Manufacturing: Machine Maintenance 1 13

Green River Ad Manuf. Aerospace & Advanced Manufacturing: Machine Maintenance 2 13

Tacoma Ad Manuf. Manufacturing Leadership Management 8

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Sector = Business, Office & Human Resources

College Sector Program Title Credits

Bates Business Business Strategies for Greening a Company 12

Bates Business Business Fundamentals 20

Bates Business Business Management l 15

Bates Business Business Management ll 16

Bates Business Office Fundamentals 19

Bates Business International Commerce I 15

Bates Business International Commerce II 15

Bates Business Business Marketing I 12

Bates Business Business Marketing II 13

Bates Business Global Business Professional 8

Clover Park Business Basic Bookkeeping for the Small Business 13

Clover Park Business Human Resources Management Certification 14

Clover Park Business Human Resources Generalist 9

Green River Business Accounting Clerk 15

Green River Business Data Entry 15

Green River Business Office Support I 15

Green River Business Office Support II 15

Green River Business File Clerk 15

Green River Business Management & Supervision 25

Green River Business Marketing & Sales 20

Highline Business Customer Service – Business Technology 15

Highline Business Accounting Assistant I 15

Highline Business Accounting Assistant II 15

Highline Business Intro to Business Information Technology 15

Highline Business Human Resources Certificate 15

Highline Business Nonprofit Management Certificate 19

Highline Business Entrepreneurship Short Certificate 18

Highline Business Technical Skills Certificate 11

Highline Business Intro to Office Assistant 15

Highline Business Intro to Web Support 15

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Pierce District Business Project Management 28-30

Pierce District Business Project Management 10

South Puget Sound Business Business Intelligence 18

South Puget Sound Business Professional Selling & Customer Relationships 13

Tacoma Business Retail Leadership Development 19

Tacoma Business Accounting Office Associate 17

Tacoma Business Assistant Bookkeeping Clerk 32

Tacoma Business Computerized Accounting 15

Tacoma Business Office Assistant 15

Tacoma Business Entrepreneurship 26

Tacoma Business Entrepreneurship 14

Tacoma Business Human Resource Specialist 20

Tacoma Business Supervision & Management 15

Tacoma Business Global Logistics 14

Tacoma Business Customer Service 12

Tacoma Business Tax Preparation 15

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Sector = Construction & Trades Skills

College Sector Program Title Credits

Bates Cons/Trade Basic Carpentry I 16

Bates Cons/Trade Basic Carpentry II 16

Bates Cons/Trade Concrete Foundations 14

Bates Cons/Trade Exterior Finishing 17

Bates Cons/Trade Interior Finishing 16

Bates Cons/Trade Wood Framing 22

Bates Cons/Trade Building Care & Maintenance I 18

Bates Cons/Trade Building Care & Maintenance II 17

Bates Cons/Trade Maintenance Technician I 18

Bates Cons/Trade Maintenance Technician II 17

Bates Cons/Trade Green Construction & Remodeling 12

Bates Cons/Trade Basic Electricity 15

Bates Cons/Trade Electronics Technician 30

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Bates Cons/Trade Boiler Operations 12

Bates Cons/Trade Automotive Refinishing 20

Bates Cons/Trade Certificate of Training – ASE l 14

Bates Cons/Trade Certificate of Training – ASE ll 16

Bates Cons/Trade Certificate of Training – Brakes 10

Bates Cons/Trade Certificate of Training – Electrical/Electronic Systems 19

Bates Cons/Trade Certificate of Training – Engine Repair 16

Bates Cons/Trade Certificate of Training – Manual Drive Train and Axles 12

Bates Cons/Trade Certificate of Training I – Engine Performance I 11

Bates Cons/Trade Certificate of Training I – Engine Performance II 14

Bates Cons/Trade Electrical 14

Bates Cons/Trade Engines 15

Bates Cons/Trade Basic Servicing (cert of training) 32

Bates Cons/Trade Power Trains 15

Bates Cons/Trade Industrial Trades I-BEST 18

Bates Cons/Trade Welding Level I 32

Bates Cons/Trade Welding Level II 31

Bates Cons/Trade Forklift Operator 1

Bates Cons/Trade Flagger Training 1

Bates Cons/Trade Certificate of Training – Automatic Transmissions/Transaxle 6

Bates Cons/Trade Certificate of Training – Heating and Air Conditioning 5

Bates Cons/Trade Certificate of Training – Suspension and Steering 6

Bates Cons/Trade Brakes Systems 6

Bates Cons/Trade Hydraulics & Pneumatics 8

Bates Cons/Trade Welding Basics 8

Clover Park Cons/Trade Weatherization 19

Clover Park Cons/Trade Auto Rest & Custom – Finish Assessment & Research 19

Clover Park Cons/Trade Auto Electrical, Electronics & AC/Heating Tech 24

Clover Park Cons/Trade Auto Front End & Brakes Tech 20

Clover Park Cons/Trade Hybrid and Alternate Fuel Vehicle Operation & Maintenance 18

Clover Park Cons/Trade Machinist Helper 26

Clover Park Cons/Trade Basic Welding 19

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Clover Park Cons/Trade Interior Design – Green Design 19

Clover Park Cons/Trade Interior Design – Kitchen & Bath 18

Clover Park Cons/Trade Cabinetry I 19

Clover Park Cons/Trade Cabinetry II 19

Clover Park Cons/Trade Cabinetry III 19

Clover Park Cons/Trade Introduction to Landscape Construction 16

Clover Park Cons/Trade Landscape Design 14

Clover Park Cons/Trade Plant Identification, Care and Use 18

Clover Park Cons/Trade Landscape Maintenance and Equipment 12-17

Clover Park Cons/Trade Introduction to Cabinet Making and Carpentry 13

Clover Park Cons/Trade Joinery and Assembly Methods 15

Clover Park Cons/Trade Woodworking Artistry 12

Clover Park Cons/Trade Employment in Carpentry 13-18

Clover Park Cons/Trade Carpentry Drawing and Materials 14

Clover Park Cons/Trade Forklift Certification 4

Green River Cons/Trade Carpentry Technology-Residential & Light Commercial Framing Level 1 13

Green River Cons/Trade Carpentry Technology-Residential & Light Commercial Framing Level 2 21

Green River Cons/Trade Carpentry Technology-Residential Concrete Forming & Placement 17

Green River Cons/Trade Carpentry Technology-Residential Exterior Finish Level 1 10

Green River Cons/Trade Carpentry Technology-Residential Interior Finish Level 1 11

Green River Cons/Trade Carpentry Technology-Residential Interior Finish Level 2 29

Green River Cons/Trade Automotive Brakes, Suspension & Steering 16

Green River Cons/Trade Automotive Electrical Systems 15

Green River Cons/Trade Automotive Engine Performance 15

Green River Cons/Trade Automotive Transmission & Transaxle 15

Green River Cons/Trade Advanced Arc Welding 26

Green River Cons/Trade Basic Arc & Flame 26

Green River Cons/Trade Intermediate Arc & Flame 26

Green River Cons/Trade Auto Body Technology I-BEST 8

Green River Cons/Trade Fund of Caregiving: Intro to Health Occupations 8

Highline Cons/Trade CAD/Technology 15

Highline Cons/Trade Sustainable Design 17

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Pierce District Cons/Trade Virtual Design and Construction for Construction Management 23

South Puget Sound Cons/Trade Computer Aided Drafting 19

South Puget Sound Cons/Trade Advanced Automotive Certificate 32

South Puget Sound Cons/Trade Intermediate Automotive Certificate 34

South Puget Sound Cons/Trade Advanced Welding Certificate 24

South Puget Sound Cons/Trade Beginning Welding Certificate 34

South Puget Sound Cons/Trade Intermediate Welding Certificate 24

South Puget Sound Cons/Trade Basic Welding Skills Certificate of Proficiency 14

South Puget Sound Cons/Trade Shielded Metal Arc Welding Certificate of Proficiency 28

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Sector = Education

College Sector Program Title Credits

Bates Education State Short Early Childhood Education Certificate of Specialization-General (statewide) 20

Bates Education State Initial Early Childhood Education Certificate (statewide) 12

Bates Education Childbirth Education Instructor 18

Bates Education Paraeducator Foundations 21-22

Bates Education Preschool Child Development Assoc Prep 11

Bates Education State Short Early Childhood Education Certificate of Specialization-Infants & Toddlers (statewide) 20

Bates Education State Short Early Childhood Education Certificate of Specialization-School Age Care (statewide) 20

Bates Education State Short Early Childhood Education Certificate of Specialization-Family Child Care (statewide) 20

Bates Education State Short Early Childhood Education Certificate of Specialization-Administration (statewide) 20

Clover Park Education Special Needs Certificate 35

Clover Park Education Early Childhood Foundation 29

Clover Park Education Early Childhood Leadership 18

Clover Park Education ECE: Creating a Green Classroom 17

Clover Park Education ECE: Sustaining a Green Program 19

Clover Park Education School-Age Out of School Program 27

Clover Park Education Instructional Assistant 16

Green River Education State Short Early Childhood Education Certificate of Specialization-Administration (statewide) 20

Green River Education Early Childhood Assistant Teacher 29

Green River Education Early Childhood Education: Child Development Associate 20

Green River Education State Short Early Childhood Education Certificate of Specialization-General (statewide) 20

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Green River Education State Short Early Childhood Education Certificate of Specialization-Family Child Care (statewide) 20

Green River Education State Short Early Childhood Education Certificate of Specialization-Infants and Toddlers (statewide) 20

Green River Education State Initial Early Childhood Education Certificate (statewide) 12

Green River Education Montessori Teaching 34

Green River Education State Short Early Childhood Education Certificate of Specialization-School Age Care (statewide) 20

Highline Education State Short Early Childhood Education Certificate of Specialization-Administration (statewide) 20

Highline Education State Short Early Childhood Education Certificate of Specialization-General (statewide) 20

Highline Education State Short Early Childhood Education Certificate of Specialization-Family Child Care (statewide) 20

Highline Education State Short Early Childhood Education Certificate of Specialization-Infants and Toddlers (statewide) 20

Highline Education State Initial Early Childhood Education Certificate (statewide) 12

Highline Education State Short Early Childhood Education Certificate of Specialization-School Age Care (statewide) 20

Pierce District Education State Short Early Childhood Education Certificate of Specialization-Administration (statewide) 20

Pierce District Education State Short Early Childhood Education Certificate of Specialization-General (statewide) 20

Pierce District Education State Short Early Childhood Education Certificate of Specialization-Family Child Care (statewide) 20

Pierce District Education State Short Early Childhood Education Certificate of Specialization-Infants and Toddlers (statewide) 20

Pierce District Education State Initial Early Childhood Education Certificate (statewide) 12

Pierce District Education State Short Early Childhood Education Certificate of Specialization-School Age Care (statewide) 20

South Puget Sound Education State Short Early Childhood Education Certificate of Specialization-Administration (statewide) 20

South Puget Sound Education State Short Early Childhood Education Certificate of Specialization-General (statewide) 20

South Puget Sound Education State Short Early Childhood Education Certificate of Specialization-Family Child Care (statewide) 20

South Puget Sound Education State Short Early Childhood Education Certificate of Specialization-Infants and Toddlers (statewide) 20

South Puget Sound Education State Initial Early Childhood Education Certificate (statewide) 12

South Puget Sound Education State Short Early Childhood Education Certificate of Specialization-School Age Care (statewide) 20

Tacoma Education Child Development Specialist 18

Tacoma Education Management of Early Learning 6

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Sector = Allied Health

College Sector Program Title Credits

Bates Health Flow Cytometry 15

Bates Health Tissue Culture 15

Bates Health Phlebotomy Skills 3

Bates Health Emergency Medical Technician 8

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Bates Health Advanced Phlebotomy 7

Bates Health Nursing Assistant - Certified 8

Clover Park Health Healthcare Informatics 19

Clover Park Health Medical Transcription 19

Clover Park Health Medical Billing Specialist 15

Clover Park Health Dietary Manager 12

Clover Park Health Nursing Assistant (NAC) 13

Clover Park Health Phlebotomy Skills 4

Green River Health Phlebotomy Technician 10-12

Green River Health Nurse Assistant 12

Highline Health Nursing Assistant Certificate 12

Highline Health Patient Care Advocate 10

Highline Health Healthcare Interpreter 10

Pierce District Health EMT 8

Pierce District Health I-BEST Nursing Assistant Certified 6.5

Pierce District Health Nursing Assistant - Certified 6.5

South Puget Sound Health Phlebotomy 19

South Puget Sound Health Expanded Functions Dental Auxiliary 9

South Puget Sound Health Nursing Assistant Certified (IBEST) 12

South Puget Sound Health Nursing Assistant Certified 6

Tacoma Health Emergency Medical Technician - Basic 10

Tacoma Health Certified Nursing Assistant (NAC) at Gig Harbor 0-5

Tacoma Health Certified Nursing Assistant 5

Tacoma Health Certified Nursing Assistant (NAC) at Gig Harbor 0-5

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Sector = Information Technology

College Sector Program Title Credits

Bates IT Fundamentals of Programmable Logic Controllers 18

Bates IT Electronic and Communications Systems Technology 11

Clover Park IT I-NET+ Certification 3

Clover Park IT Cisco Network Design & Security 26

Clover Park IT Computer & Communications Security 25

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Clover Park IT Linux+ Certification Preparation 3

Clover Park IT MCSE 18

Clover Park IT Network+ Certification Preparation 3

Clover Park IT BICSI Installer I 4

Clover Park IT BICSI Installer II 4

Clover Park IT BICSI Technician Training 4

Clover Park IT Security+ Certification Preparation 4

Clover Park IT A+ Certification 6

Highline IT Database Technologies 10

Highline IT Pre-Web 15

Highline IT Client Side Scripting 15

Highline IT Mobile Game Development 15

Highline IT Mobile App Development 15

Highline IT Animation 18

Highline IT Operating Systems Fundamentals 15

Highline IT LAN Cert 15

Highline IT UNIX/Linux System Administration Cert 15

Highline IT Data Recovery Forensic Specialist 25

Highline IT Server Side Scripting - Open Source (PHP) 15

Highline IT Network Administration and Security 11

Highline IT 2d Animation 15

Highline IT 3d Animation 15

Highline IT Library & Information Services Technical Services Certificate 13-15

Highline IT Library & Information Services-Public Services 23-25

South Puget Sound IT Web Design 29-30

South Puget Sound IT GIS (Geographic Information Systems) 13

Tacoma IT Cyber Security 30

Tacoma IT Help Desk 19

Tacoma IT Network Support 30

Tacoma IT Technical Support 20

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Sector = Other

College Sector Program Title Credits

Bates Other Editing 11

Bates Other Motion Graphics 15

Bates Other Video Production 15

Bates Other Barista 11

Bates Other Basic Food Preparation & Institutional Cooking 19

Bates Other Culinary Arts Fundamentals 19

Bates Other Culinary Arts Prep Cook 19

Bates Other Mobile Food Cook 35

Clover Park Other Greenhouse and Nursery Management 12-17

Highline Other Urban Agriculture 19

Highline Other Photographic Work Flow Specialist 15

Highline Other Level 1 Gaming Cert - General Education 15

Highline Other Housekeeping Operations 10

Highline Other Employment Professional Certificate 15

Highline Other Family Support Specialist 18

Highline Other Human Services Initial Certificate 18

Highline Other Youth Development Specialist 18

Highline Other Travel & Tourism Specialist 18

Highline Other Visual Communications Adobe Suite Certificate 19

Highline Other Food & Beverage Management 7

Highline Other Coaching for Prosperity 9

Highline Other Customer Service in Hospitality 8

Highline Other Event/Meeting Conference Planning 9

Highline Other Front Office 8

Highline Other Casino Management 8

Pierce District Other Community Interpreting 16

South Puget Sound Other Parenting Skills 6

Tacoma Other Human Services Case Aide 15

Tacoma Other Tribal Enterprise & Gaming Management 14

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Sector = Public Safety

College Sector Program Title Credits

Bates Pub. Safety Fire Recruit Academy 22

Bates Pub. Safety Wildland Firefighter II 2

Bates Pub. Safety S-215 Fire Operations - Wildland/Urban Interface 3

Bates Pub. Safety S-230 Wildland Crew Boss 2

Bates Pub. Safety S-290 Wildland Fire Behavior, Intermediate 3

Bates Pub. Safety Incident Command, Type 3 3

Bates Pub. Safety Incident Command, Type 4 3

Bates Pub. Safety Incident Command, Type 5 3

Bates Pub. Safety Boiler Fireman III & IV 6

Bates Pub. Safety Fourth Grade Fireman 5

Bates Pub. Safety Operating Engineer I & II 6

Clover Park Pub. Safety Emergency Call Taker 12

Green River Pub. Safety Criminal Justice-Corrections 35

Highline Pub. Safety Homeland Security 12

Highline Pub. Safety Introduction to Homeland Security 19

Pierce District Pub. Safety Corrections/Protection Officer 26

Pierce District Pub. Safety Homeland Security Emergency Management 26

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Sector = Transportation & Logistics

College Sector Program Title Credits

Bates Transp./Log. Commercial Truck Driving 40

Bates Transp./Log. Inventory/Stock Specialist 17

Bates Transp./Log. Warehouse/Distribution Specialist 24

Bates Transp./Log. Vehicle Parts Counter Person 29

Clover Park Transp./Log. Flight Instructor 12

Clover Park Transp./Log. Instrument Pilot 24

Clover Park Transp./Log. Private Pilot 24

Green River Transp./Log. Advanced Aviation Knowledge 20

Green River Transp./Log. Basic Aviation Knowledge 15

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Green River Transp./Log. Intermediate Aviation Knowledge 15

Green River Transp./Log. Basic Airport Management 15

Green River Transp./Log. Aircraft Dispatcher 32

Highline Transp./Log. Cargo Transportation 17

Highline Transp./Log. International Trade & Logistics 18

Tacoma Transp./Log. Global Transportation & Secure Logistics 21

Tacoma Transp./Log. General Warehouse Clerk 12

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