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Celebrating 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 region. And I can say without hesitation: our workforce development professionals are some of the most dedicated, innovative and mission-driven people in our community. They…
Workforce Pulse Newsletter | July 2026
Workforce Pulse: July, 2026 Newsletter from the Spokane Workforce Council
Welcoming Daniel Blakesley to the Spokane Workforce Council Board!
Meet Daniel Blakesley, a 20-year public service leader and Air Force veteran, joining SWC’s Board of Directors as CSO Administrator for DSHS
Preparing 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
Welcoming Christine Smith, PHR to the Spokane Workforce Council Board
Meet Christine Smith, PHR, HR Director at Hotstart and former Board Chair of Associated Industries, joining SWC’s Board of Directors
Spokane Workforce Council Welcomes Stacia Rasmussen to Its Board of Directors
Meet Stacia Rasmussen, GSI’s Director of Sector Growth & Innovation, joining SWC’s Board of Directors with deep ties to Spokane’s economy
Honoring 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
Spokane 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
Spokane 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.
Closing 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.