Skilled Employees ◆ Thriving Businesses ◆ Strong Community
Building a Skilled Workforce
Skilled Employees ◆ Thriving Businesses ◆ Strong Community
Building a Skilled Workforce
Skilled Employees ◆ Thriving Businesses ◆ Strong Community
We are a non-profit organization whose mission is to elevate local workforce efforts with critical insights, researched guidance, innovative funding, and strategic partnership – so that we can cultivate a flourishing Spokane, together.
September 2021, Source: Employment Security Department
0%
Unemployment Rate Percentage
September 2021, Source: Employment Security Department
0
Total Monthly Job Postings
October 2021, Source: Burning Glass
+0
Total Job Posting Increase
(Change over the same month in the previous year)
274,563
Spokane County Total Labor Force
(March 2022, Source: ESD)
5.1%
Spokane County Unemployment Rate
(March 2022, Source: ESD)
9,002
Total monthly job postings in Spokane County
- 39
Change over the same month in the previous year
(April 2022, Source: Burning Glass)
Skilled Employees
We are committed to helping people explore careers, improve skills, and find jobs. We provide funding and oversight for Spokane’s WorkSource System, a robust network of agencies engaged in matching job seekers to careers.
WorkSource Spokane is the only comprehensive one-stop career center for adults in the area, offering referrals, workshops, career counseling, and more.
The Next Generation Zone is the Spokane area’s only career center for young adults. They combine education, career skills training, and community resources in one place.
From labor market intelligence to hiring events, from job matching to customized training, our Talent Solutions Team provides a myriad of services to Spokane-area businesses. We identify and closely study local targeted industries, supplying the latest data and insights so that businesses can be on track for the future.
Workforce development is a key component of economic growth. We are the leading resource for workforce development professionals. From policy creation to training, we are building a stronger community.
We provide leadership and guidance for more than 100 workforce professionals, helping workers find sustainable jobs.
After cancelling the event in 2020 and postponing the virtual event in 2021, we are finally bringing back the largest hiring event in the Spokane area with a two-day, hybrid model. In-person at the Spokane Convention Center on May 11, and virtually on the Premier Virtual job fair platform on May 12. Join us!
The SWC has partnered with KSPS to provide the data for the Career Explore Northwest initiative, an interactive website to introduce young people to career opportunities in our region.
There have been no designated workforce investments through the Federal CARES Act or the American Rescue Plan. We recommend a $50M Workforce Innovation Fund.
By Charlotte Schubert, Reporter at GeekWire Michael McBride, our Business & Industry Analyst, contributes I.T.-specific labor market trends and insights