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Spokane Workforce Council Secures Over $4.8 Million in Grants to Break Down Barriers and Connect More Residents to Quality Jobs

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Spokane Workforce Council Secures Over $4.8 Million in Grants to Break Down Barriers and Connect More Residents to Quality Jobs Spokane Workforce Council140 S Arthur St., Suite 300ASpokane, WA 99202 Contact: Jessica Clayton, Division Executive of Programs & Developmentjclayton@spokaneworkforce.org | 509.960.6262 Spokane, WA – November 9, 2023 – Spokane Workforce Council is pleased …

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SWC Receives $2M in Childcare Funding to Support Under-Served Families

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: The Board of County Commissioners of Spokane County unanimously voted to provide SWC and its partners with American Rescue Plan Act funding. Spokane Workforce Council140 S Arthur St., Suite 300ASpokane, WA 99202 Contact: Victor Rapez-Betty, Communications Managervrapezb@spokaneworkforce.org | 808-429-6959 Spokane, WA – The Board of County Commissioners of Spokane County, Washington, voted …

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Trade Up 2 Construction Launches in Spokane County

We are excited to partner with the Inland Northwest Associated General Contractors and WorkSource Spokane to cultivate the constructing industry in Spokane County. On Wednesday, August 31, the Inland Northwest Associated General Contractors announced its new campaign Trade Up 2 Construction to recruit local workers into high-paying construction career opportunities, along with a release of …

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SWC Anticipates $1.5M in Childcare Funding to Support Under-Served Families

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: We’re committed to providing lower-income families with the childcare they need to focus on achieving their career goals. Spokane Workforce Council140 S Arthur St., Suite 300ASpokane, WA 99202 Contact: Victor Rapez-Betty, Communications Managervrapezb@spokaneworkforce.org | 808-429-6959 Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin Share on email Spokane, WA – The Spokane …

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Innovia Foundation Awards SWC $125K for Aspiring Underserved College Students 

Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin Share on email FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Spokane Workforce Council140 S Arthur St., Suite 300ASpokane, WA 99202 Contact: Victor Rapez-Betty, Communications Managervrapezb@spokaneworkforce.org | 808-429-6959 Innovia Foundation421 W. Riverside Ave., Suite 606Spokane, WA 99201-0402 | Innovia Foundation Website Contact: Brian Cobb, Marketing and Communications Managerbcobb@innovia.org | 509-624-2606 UDPATE, …

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We are Hiring

The Spokane Workforce Council (SWC) is seeking a full-time Office Assistant to join our small, high-performing team. This individual will ensure the smooth operation of our office by assisting with a variety of administrative and fiscal responsibilities. The ultimate goal of the day-to-day work is to ensure a robust talent pipeline for our regional economy. Remote …

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SWC Awarded New Grants to Support the Community

Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin Share on email Spokane, WA – The Spokane Workforce Council (SWC) has been awarded two grants from Spokane County United Way that will support two of our centers, the Next Generation Zone and the Spokane Resource Center. The Next Generation Zone provides innovative career and education …

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Job Search Activities Reinstated for UI Benefits

Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin Share on email Spokane, WA – The Spokane Workforce Council (SWC) is announcing that services are available across the WorkSource Spokane Campus to assist Unemployment Insurance (UI) recipients in completing the requirements of three weekly job search activities to remain eligible for  benefits.  As a part …

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KHQ Highlights (re)Employ Spokane Campaign

March 2, 2021 – In partnership with WorkSource Spokane, the SWC has launched the (re)Employ Spokane campaign, aimed at achieving economic recovery by helping to re-connect people who have had their lives disrupted by the pandemic with careers in in-demand industries. KHQ interviewed Kevin Williams, WorkSource Spokane’s One-Stop Operator, about this campaign and the services …

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