A Message from CEO Mark Mattke Our regional economy is experiencing signs of the recovery with an increase in the number of jobs and hiring occurring across our industries and many of the workers affected by layoffs have been able to return to the labor force. In a turnaround from the trough of the pandemic-induced…

A Message from CEO Mark Mattke Good news this week! We are seeing positive trends as the rates of new COVID-19 case decrease throughout the state and our region. Our labor market is also experiencing trends in the right direction as the transition to Phase 2 in the reopening plan has contributed to increased economic…

We are watching our regional economic statistics very closely as we enter into the first quarter of 2021 and seeing several positive signs in the labor market. However, there are also indicators that remain a source of concern and underlying weakness in our economy. Our workforce system is poised to help people make the journey…

We’ve received over $1.6 million in grant funds from the U.S. Department of Labor targeted to services designed to ensure that people can successfully return work. Our efforts will be focused on helping our community work toward recovering from the pandemic, together. Click here to read this week’s full report.

December 21, 2020: As 2020 comes to a close, we consider the challenges we’ve been through. We were fortunate to continue delivering employment and community services virtually and invest in the safety and security of the individuals and families that requested rental assistance. 2021, we’re excited to meet you.! Click here to read this week’s…

November 23, 2020: We’re thankful for every professional that contributes to Spokane’s workforce system: board members, one-stop center staff, and partners. We’re all safely apart, together! Click here to read this week’s full report.

November 9, 2020: Employers and educators are committed to partnering to meet students where they are and offer solutions that support people getting the skills and credentials they need to be successful as they return to work. Click here to read this week’s full report.

October 26, 2020: As of last Friday, the Spokane Workforce Council has disbursed almost $1.2 million in rental, mortgage and utility assistance grant funds made available from the city of Spokane and Spokane County to eligible residents across our community. Click here to read this week’s full report.

October 6, 2020: We are pleased to report that our team at Spokane Resource Center has been able to disburse over half a million dollars in rental, utility, and mortgage assistance to the community over the past three months. Click here to read this week’s full report.

September 21, 2020: This week, our economic data is pointing to fewer people filing new claims and remaining on regular unemployment insurance benefits. We also are seeing near normal numbers of jobs being posted across a wide range of industries, signifying unmet employer needs. There may be a mismatch between the current skills of our…