SPOKANE, WA: The Spokane Workforce Council (SWC) funds and directs the WorkSource System in Spokane, including WorkSource Spokane, the Spokane Resource Center, the Next Generation Zone and the Talent Solutions Center, which collectively are known as the Spokane WorkSource Campus. Due to the social distancing measures necessary to slow the spread of the COVID-19 outbreak …
January 31, 2020: The U.S. Conference of Mayors Workforce Development Council highlighted the Spokane Workforce Council as one of the featured boards for best practices under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). Click here to read the report (SWC highlighted on page 14).
December 18, 2019: The Economic Security for All Grant (EcSA) is the largest single grant the SWC has ever brought into our community. This $1.7M grant will fund a three-year poverty reduction pilot project, based out of the Spokane Resource Center. The grant officially launched with an event this Monday, and Spokane Public Radio covered …
November 21, 2019: Spokane’s Journal of Business published a story about the new Talent Solutions Center we opened on the WorkSource campus, with new and expanded offerings to serve area businesses with their workforce needs. Read the full story here. (you may need to have a Journal of Business account to read the full story)
November 16, 2019: Spokane County United Way partnered with the Spokane Resource Center, Spokane Workforce Council, and many other community partners to put on a resource fair where citizens could access a myriad of services as well as hygiene items, winter clothing, and a meal. Click here to see KXLY’s story covering the event.
November 13, 2019 In celebration of National Apprenticeship Week, taking place November 11-15, the Spokane Workforce Council has launched a video in partnership with Career Explore NW from KSPS. The video highlights various apprenticeship opportunities available throughout Spokane County. From trades to healthcare, take an in-depth look at how apprenticeships can provide valuable paid training …
National Apprenticeship Week – New Video and Website! Read More »
November 11, 2019 – To coincide with National Apprenticeship Week, we’re highlighting the benefits of apprenticeship and tools and resources available in our area. Click below to read the newsletter!
October 23, 2019 | Spokane, WA – The Spokane Workforce Council is pleased to announce the 2019 Spokane Internship Guide Business Award winner is branding and communications agency, DH (www.weareDH.com). In addition to being named the 2019 best business for interns, the company will also receive a $10,000 prize package. Runners-up to be honored included …
SWC Presents the 2019 Spokane Internship Guide Business Award to DH Read More »
October 1, 2019: In celebration of National Disability Employment Awareness Month, the Spokane Workforce Council partnered with WorkSource Spokane, KREM 2, Spokane County, and the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) to deliver its annual Access Spokane Job Fair. Over 330 job candidates connected with businesses looking to hire their next employee, service providers sharing available …
Krem 2 has joined us in supporting this year’s Access Job Fair, a hiring event held each October in celebration of National Disability Employment Awareness Month. Kevin Williams, WorkSource Spokane Operator, sat down for their Live Well Spokane segment to talk about the event. Watch the video here.
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