About Mainstay

A Valued Seattle Employment Resource for Over Three Decades

Seattle businesses and community members have had Mainstay as a career resource since 1980. That’s when Mainstay was established, in partnership with Seattle Central Community College in the heart of Capitol Hill.

Our Goal Is Twofold
1.	To match individuals with varying capabilities and backgrounds to employers' needs, and
2.	To assist and support people with disabilities in reaching financial and personal independence by gaining employment in the competitive workplace.

Nationally Accredited

Mainstay is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF International) for employment planning services, job development, job support, and job-site training.

Memberships

	APSE (formerly known as the Association for Persons in Supported Employment)
	TASH (formerly known as The Association for Persons with Severe Handicaps)
	Community Employment Alliance (CEA)
	ARC of King County

Vision and Mission

To enhance opportunities for job seekers while highlighting individual choice. You receive voluntary learning opportunities through our centralized location in the heart of Seattle. We also provide training based on work experience settings, both at our campus and in the community.

Mainstay believes in access to services free from discrimination of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, HIV/AIDS status, creed, national origin, age, disability of any kind, marital status or veteran status.

Mainstay's Values

	Respect for the individual
	Diversity in the work place
	Contributing to the community
	Accessible employment
	Helping people with disabilities live inclusively in their communities
	Strong commitment to your success