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National Apprenticeship Week – New Video and Website!

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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 […]

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SWC Presents the 2019 Spokane Internship Guide Business Award to DH

Announcements, Press Releases / By ahixson

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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Access Spokane Job & Resource Fair a Success

Announcements, Events, Press Releases / By ahixson

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

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Video: Upcoming Access Job Fair

Announcements, Events / By ahixson

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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HUD Secretary Ben Carson Visits the Spokane Resource Center

Announcements, Articles, Featured / By ahixson

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.

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WorkSource Spokane highlighted in DHHS Brief

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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,

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SWC awarded $1.7 million for poverty reduction pilot project

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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

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SWC Receives Grant from Bank of America Charitable Foundation

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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.

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SWC Proud to partner with Spokane County United Way

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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.

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Journal of Business highlights access2experience Project

Announcements, Articles / By ahixson

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.

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