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Workforce Pulse Newsletter | July 2026
Workforce Pulse: July, 2026 Newsletter from the Spokane Workforce CouncilSpokane Workforce Council | Friday, July 24th, 2026 *|MC:SUBJECT|* *|MC_PREVIEW_TEXT|* ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ …
Welcoming Daniel Blakesley to the Spokane Workforce Council Board!
There is a certain kind of leader who does not simply occupy a role but redefines what that role can accomplish. Daniel Blakesley is that kind of leader. And the…
Preparing Spokane County for Change: Why Regional Alignment Matters Now More Than Ever
Kevin Williams, CEO, Spokane Workforce Council Last week, Spokane County took an important first step. The Spokane Workforce Council facilitated a meeting of leaders from healthcare organizations, community-based organizations, local…
Welcoming Christine Smith, PHR to the Spokane Workforce Council Board
The Spokane Workforce Council is proud to welcome Christine Smith, PHR, to our Board of Directors. Christine brings a powerful combination of corporate HR leadership, regional employer advocacy, and a…
Spokane Workforce Council Welcomes Stacia Rasmussen to Its Board of Directors
The Spokane Workforce Council is pleased to announce the appointment of Stacia Rasmussen to its Board of Directors. Stacia brings a distinguished record of leadership in economic development, technology, and…
Honoring Service by Creating Opportunity
Military Appreciation Month-Kevin Williams, CEO, Spokane Workforce Council As a retired Air Force veteran, Military Appreciation Month holds deep personal meaning for me. I understand firsthand the commitment, sacrifice, resilience,…
Spokane Workforce Council Announces Kevin Williams as New Chief Executive Officer
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, April 29th, 2026Spokane Workforce Council Announces Kevin Williams as New Chief Executive Officer Spokane, WA — The Spokane Workforce Council (SWC) is pleased to announce the…
Spokane Workforce Council Announces CEO Mark Mattke’s Departure After Two Decades of Transformative Leadership
SPOKANE, WA – 12/10/2025 – The Spokane Workforce Council (SWC) today announced that Mark Mattke, its esteemed Chief Executive Officer, will be stepping down from his role after 20 years…
Closing one Chapter, Opening a New One: The Future of Childcare in Spokane
Date: September 22nd, 2025 Over the past three years, the Spokane Workforce Council’s Reconnect2Work Childcare Impact Project has been a vital support system for families in our community. Dually funded…
What Seemed Impossible, Became Possible: Joseph’s Story
“My name is Joseph M. I am an asylum seeker living and working here in Spokane as a Nursing Assistant. My journey with WorkSource started in November 2024 when I…