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Preparing Spokane County for Change: Why Regional Alignment Matters Now More Than Ever
Kevin Williams on SWC’s first regional meeting to align healthcare, workforce, and community leaders around upcoming HR1 Medicaid changes
Read MoreHonoring Service by Creating Opportunity
CEO Kevin Williams, a retired Air Force veteran, on Military Appreciation Month and SWC’s commitment to veteran and military spouse careers
Read MoreSpokane Workforce Council Announces Kevin Williams as New Chief Executive Officer
Spokane Workforce Council announces Kevin Williams, a 24-year Air Force veteran and workforce leader, as its new Chief Executive Officer
Read MoreSpokane Workforce Council Announces CEO Mark Mattke’s Departure After Two Decades of Transformative Leadership
Mark Mattke steps down as SWC’s CEO after 20 years of leadership. Jeanette Facer named Interim CEO during the national search for his successor.
Read MoreClosing one Chapter, Opening a New One: The Future of Childcare in Spokane
Reconnect2Work helped 469 families with childcare tuition, investing $3.28M into Spokane and now shifting focus to early learning professionals.
Read MoreWhat Seemed Impossible, Became Possible: Joseph’s Story
Joseph, an asylum seeker, used WorkSource support and the MISA program to become a CNA, save $9,000, and reach 141% of his goals
Read MoreMeeting the Childcare Needs of Spokane’s University District
A new University District needs assessment confirms Spokane’s childcare shortage is holding families, students, and employers back
Read MoreSpokane Workforce Council Empowers Local Businesses With $650,000 in Grants
SWC awarded 77 grants totaling nearly $650,000 to uplift Black, Latine, and Native-owned businesses across Spokane County this past year
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…
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