Press Releases
Spokane Workforce Council Announces CEO Mark Mattke’s Departure After Two Decades of Transformative Leadership
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…
Read MoreSpokane Workforce Council Empowers Local Businesses With $650,000 in Grants
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…
Read More2025 Spokane County Career Expo: A Community Investment
The region’s largest hiring event just got bigger, bolder, and better. Yesterday was nothing short of incredible. When the doors opened, over 400 eager community members were already lined up, ready to see what the Career Expo had in store. Held on April 23, 2025, at the Spokane County Fair & Expo Center, this year’s…
Read More2025 Spokane County Career Expo
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: The Region’s Largest Career Expo is HERE! Spokane Workforce Council140 S Arthur St., Suite 300ASpokane, WA 99202 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Region’s Largest Career Expo is HERE! Spokane, WA – April 5, 2025 – Spokane Workforce Council is proud to announce we are a few weeks away from the much-anticipated NonStop Local…
Read MoreSpokane Workforce Council Awards $150,000 to Support Seventeen BIPOC Small Businesses in Spokane County
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Spokane Workforce Council Awards $150,000 to Support Seventeen BIPOC Small Businesses in Spokane County Spokane Workforce Council140 S Arthur St., Suite 300ASpokane, WA 99202 Spokane, WA – November 14, 2024 – Spokane Workforce Council (SWC) is proud to announce the awarding of $150,000 in grants to seventeen new and emerging BIPOC-owned small…
Read MoreSpokane Workforce Council Surpasses One Million in Direct Childcare Tuition Assistance to Families in Spokane County
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Spokane Workforce Council Surpasses One Million in Direct Childcare Tuition Assistance to Families in Spokane County Spokane Workforce Council140 S Arthur St., Suite 300ASpokane, WA 99202 Spokane, WA – October 4, 2024 – Spokane Workforce Council (SWC) is proud to announce that its Reconnect2Work initiative has provided over one million in direct…
Read MoreSpokane Workforce Council Awards $100,000 to By-and-For Community Organizations to Advance Workforce Equity and Access
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Spokane Workforce Council Awards $100,000 to By-and-For Community Organizations to Advance Workforce Equity and Access Spokane Workforce Council140 S Arthur St., Suite 300ASpokane, WA 99202 Contact: DeeJay Harris, Communications Managerdharris@spokaneworkforce.org | 509.960.6268 Spokane, WA – September 30, 2024 – The Spokane Workforce Council (SWC) is pleased to announce the awarding of $100,000 in…
Read MoreSpokane Workforce Council Announces Grant Awards to Support Black, Indigenous, and Latine Small Businesses in Spokane County!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Spokane Workforce Council Announces Grant Awards to Support Black, Indigenous, and Latine Small Businesses in Spokane County! Spokane Workforce Council140 S Arthur St., Suite 300ASpokane, WA 99202 Spokane, WA – July 10, 2024 – Spokane Workforce Council is thrilled to announce $174,520 in grant awards through our Business Investment Grant Opportunity to…
Read MoreSpokane Workforce Council Introduces New Grant Program to Support Black, Indigenous, and Latine Communities!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Spokane Workforce Council Introduces New Grant Program to Support Black, Indigenous, and Latine Communities! Spokane Workforce Council140 S Arthur St., Suite 300ASpokane, WA 99202 Contact: DeeJay Harris, Communications Managerdharris@spokaneworkforce.org | 509.960.6268 Spokane, WA – May 20, 2024 – Spokane Workforce Council is pleased to announce the launch of the Accelerating Community Connections grant…
Read MoreWorkSource Spokane One-Stop Campus is Upgrading!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: WorkSource Spokane One-Stop Campus is Upgrading! Spokane Workforce Council140 S Arthur St., Suite 300ASpokane, WA 99202 Contact: Kevin Williams, Division Executive System Advancementklwilliams@spokaneworkforce.org Spokane, WA – May 17, 2024 – WorkSource Spokane One-Stop Campus is excited to announce that we are upgrading our campus to enhance the convenience and accessibility for our…
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