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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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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…

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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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Reinvestment Spokane Workforce Council Hosts Washington State Senators for Crucial Discussions on Economic Security for All! Spokane Workforce Council had the honor of hosting Washington State Senators Claire Wilson (Chair) and Noel Frame from the Human Services Committee at our WorkSource Spokane campus in late October. The purpose of their visit was to learn more…

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Community Reinvestment Impact! Spotlighting Business Investment Awardees.  Awardee: Just Imagine Child Care   Just Imagine Child Care Center was awarded a $10,000 Business Investment Grant from the Spokane Workforce Council. This funding will help with much-needed repairs to their facility, ensuring that the center continues to provide a safe and nurturing environment for children. Just…

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Community Reinvestment Impact! Spotlighting Business Investment Awardees.  Awardee: Take Up the Cause   Spokane Workforce Council recently awarded $15,000 to Take Up the Cause (TUTC) as part of the first round of the Business Investment Grants (BIG Opportunity), supported by the Washington State Department of Commerce’s Community Reinvestment Project. As stated in their mission, “Take…

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Community Reinvestment Impact! Spotlighting Business Investment Awardees.  Awardee: Spokane Eastside Reunion Association (SERA).   This past Saturday, Spokane Eastside Reunion Association (SERA) and The Way to Justice joined forces to host their extraordinary annual Community Celebration at Underhill Park in Spokane’s East Central neighborhood. Many residents from all across Spokane showed up and these organizations…

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Community Reinvestment Impact! Spotlighting Business Investment Awardees.  Awardee: Spokane Eastside Reunion Association (SERA).   “The Spokane Eastside Reunion Association (SERA) feeds the soul of Spokane through our neighborhood ministry, bringing restoration and opportunities to the Eastside Community,” as stated in their mission statement. SERA is guided by this mission, which emphasizes a collective effort to…

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