Posts by Spokane Workforce Council
Access Spokane Job & Resource Fair a Success
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…
Read MoreVideo: Upcoming Access Job Fair
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.
Read MoreHUD Secretary Ben Carson Visits the Spokane Resource Center
August 13 , 2019: Carson toured the Spokane Resource Center, a HUD EnVision Center, and identified it as a model that could show best practices to other areas. Spokane Workforce Council leadership helped lead the tour with the Secretary. Click here to see the KREM 2 article about the visit.
Read MoreWorkSource Spokane highlighted in DHHS Brief
A series of case studies commissioned by the federal Department of Health & Human Services, Office of Family Assistance highlight the innovative coordination strategies of TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) and WIOA (Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act) programs in serving low-income and vulnerable populations. Spokane was highlighted in the first report of the series,…
Read MoreSWC awarded $1.7 million for poverty reduction pilot project
For Immediate Release Contact: Mark Mattke, CEO, mmattke@spokaneworkforce.org, 509-960-6263 Date: 6/27/19 Spokane Workforce Council awarded $1.7 million for poverty reduction pilot project at Spokane Resource Center SPOKANE, WA: The Spokane Workforce Council (SWC) has been awarded $1.7 million as part of Governor Jay Inslee’s Economic Security for All (EcSA) initiative. EcSA grants, awarded from the…
Read MoreSWC Receives Grant from Bank of America Charitable Foundation
The Bank of America Charitable Foundation has awarded a $5,000 grant to the SWC. This grant will support customer resource computers and technology at the Spokane Resource Center. We’re thankful for private investments that enhance our ability to more effectively serve customers.
Read MoreSWC Proud to partner with Spokane County United Way
Spokane County United Way has announced its release of $2.5 million in funding to 37 local community programs. The Spokane Workforce Council and the Next Generation Zone are proud to be on that list of recipients. Click here to see the full list of recipients.
Read MoreApril Newsletter: Internship Guide
April 26, 2019: April is National Internship Awareness Month, and we released a web-based tool to help businesses manage their in-house internships. Read our newsletter at the link below!
Read MoreJournal of Business highlights access2experience Project
April 25, 2019: Groups band together to revamp access2experience, an online tool to help educators provide students with career learning insights. Read the article here.
Read MoreJobs of the Future: Blue Collar is Back
KHQ recently ran a report about careers that do not require a college education. Mike McBride, our Business and Industry Analyst, provided data and expertise for the report. Click here to view the story.
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