Posts by Spokane Workforce Council
Workforce System Response to COVID-19 – Weekly Report
April 14, 2020 – Our region is facing extraordinary challenges due to the effects of the ongoing coronavirus outbreak. Efforts to keep people safe and slow the spread of the virus have resulted in record numbers of workers being laid off and many businesses temporarily closing, showing down, or shifting to remote work. The Spokane…
Read MoreSpokane Workforce Council and local partners serve those in need during the COVID-19 outbreak
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…
Read MoreSWC CEO Mark Mattke and EWU President Mary Cullinan provide guest commentary to the Spokane Journal of Business
Spokane Workforce Council CEO Mark Mattke and Eastern Washington University President Mary Cullinan recently provided guest commentary to the Spokane Journal of Business, titled “Education, skills help future-proof our workforce.” Read the full article here.
Read MoreSWC Featured in Nationwide Best Practices Report
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).
Read MoreSpokane Public Radio Covers EcSA Grant Launch
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…
Read MoreJournal of Business: WorkSource’s Talent Solutions team evolves
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)
Read MoreKXLY Highlights Community Resource Exchange
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.
Read MoreNational Apprenticeship Week – New Video and Website!
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…
Read MoreNovember Newsletter: Apprenticeship
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!
Read MoreSWC Presents the 2019 Spokane Internship Guide Business Award to DH
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…
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