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Military Appreciation Month-Kevin Williams, CEO, Spokane Workforce Council As a retired Air Force veteran, Military Appreciation Month holds deep personal meaning for me. I understand firsthand the commitment, sacrifice, resilience, and leadership that military service demands. Not only from those who wear the uniform, but from the families who serve alongside them. Military spouses often…

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, April 29th, 2026Spokane Workforce Council Announces Kevin Williams as New Chief Executive Officer Spokane, WA — The Spokane Workforce Council (SWC) is pleased to announce the selection of Kevin Williams as its new Chief Executive Officer. A seasoned workforce development leader with deep roots in the Spokane community, Williams brings extensive…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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.

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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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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…

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