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Spokane Workforce Council Announces CEO Mark Mattke’s Departure After Two Decades of Transformative Leadership
SPOKANE, WA – 12/10/2025 – The Spokane Workforce Council (SWC) today announced that Mark Mattke, its esteemed Chief Executive Officer, will be stepping down from his role after 20 years of dedicated service. Mattke’s departure marks the end of an era defined by unparalleled growth, innovation, and a steadfast commitment to workforce development in the…
Read MoreClosing one Chapter, Opening a New One: The Future of Childcare in Spokane
Date: September 22nd, 2025 Over the past three years, the Spokane Workforce Council’s Reconnect2Work Childcare Impact Project has been a vital support system for families in our community. Dually funded through an ARPA grant from Spokane County and a congressionally directed spending allocation from Senator Patty Murray, this initiative helped parents remain connected to the…
Read MoreWhat Seemed Impossible, Became Possible: Joseph’s Story
“My name is Joseph M. I am an asylum seeker living and working here in Spokane as a Nursing Assistant. My journey with WorkSource started in November 2024 when I was faced with tough living conditions and I did not have a job. I was desperate and hopeless as I did not know where to…
Read MoreMeeting the Childcare Needs of Spokane’s University District
Date: September 22nd, 2025 From late fall 2024 through June 2025, the Spokane Workforce Council joined an effort spearheaded by the Spokane University District to conduct an Early Learning and Care Needs Assessment for U District students, employers, and educational institutions. The findings reinforce what we hear from families and employers every day: a lack…
Read MoreSpokane Workforce Council Empowers Local Businesses With $650,000 in Grants
Spokane Workforce Council140 S Arthur St., Suite 300ASpokane, WA 99202 Spokane, WA – June 4, 2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: The Spokane Workforce Council (SWC) has awarded 77 grants totaling nearly $650,000 through its Business Investment Grant Opportunity in the past year. This funding was provided by the Washington State Department of Commerce’s Community Reinvestment Plan…
Read MorePY25 System RFPs
PY25 System RFPs Now Available! The Spokane Workforce Council is pleased to announce the release of $2.1M through four new Requests for Proposal (RFP): WorkSource One-Stop Operator WorkSource Service Providers’ Consortium Next Generation Zone Service Providers’ Consortium WorkSource System Talent Solutions Visit HERE to learn more.
Read MoreSpokane County Workforce Development Investments: Empowering Job Seekers and Strengthening Businesses
At the Spokane Workforce Council (SWC), our mission is to foster economic growth and workforce development by investing in people and businesses throughout Spokane County. To achieve our goals, we are proud to have directed over $18 million into Spokane County over the past year, focusing on programs and initiatives that create tangible results for…
Read MoreWorkforce Wednesday: WorkSource Spokane’s Fair Chance Networking, Hiring, & Resource Fair
Workforce Wednesday: WorkSource Spokane’s Fair Chance Networking, Hiring, & Resource Fair WorkSource Spokane is excited to host the next Fair Chance Networking, Hiring, & Resource Fair on February 19th from 1:00 to 2:30 PM. This event is a great opportunity for justice-impacted individuals to connect with employers and essential resources. Darin Christensen, Director of Workforce…
Read MoreCelebrating Dreams: A Groundbreaking Moment with Kerra Bower at the RAZE Development Center
Celebrating Dreams: A Groundbreaking Moment with Kerra Bower at the RAZE Development Center Spokane Workforce Council staff had the privilege of attending a truly inspiring event this month: the groundbreaking ceremony for the RAZE Development Center, spearheaded by the visionary Kerra Bower. RAZE is one of our Business Investment Grantees, with funding provided by the…
Read MoreSpokane Workforce Council: Investing in BIPOC-Owned Small Businesses for Lasting Economic Impact
https://spokaneworkforce.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Untitled-design-4.mp4 Spokane Workforce Council: Investing in BIPOC-Owned Small Businesses for Lasting Economic Impact At the Spokane Workforce Council (SWC), we believe in fostering equitable economic opportunities for all. This year, we are proud to announce that, through our Business Investment Grant Opportunity, we awarded nearly $475,000 to 44 BIPOC-owned small businesses right here in Spokane…
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