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Eleven Spokane Businesses Walk Away With a Toolkit for Growth
Eleven Spokane County small businesses completed the AHANA August Business Cohort, funded through the Washington State Department of Commerce’s Community Reinvestment Project and delivered in partnership with the African Hispanic Asian Native American Multi-Ethnic Business Association (AHANA-MEBA) and Talent Solutions by WorkSource Spokane. The cohort was built to give business owners knowledge they could put…
Read MoreCelebrating the People Behind the Workforce: Workforce Development Professionals Month
By Kevin Williams, CEO, Spokane Workforce Council September is Workforce Development Professionals Month, a time to celebrate the people who work every day to connect individuals, employers, educators, community organizations and resources to opportunities. As the CEO of the Spokane Workforce Council, I have the privilege of seeing firsthand the incredible work happening across our…
Read MorePreparing 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
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