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SWC Anticipates $1.5M in Childcare Funding to Support Under-Served Families
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: We’re committed to providing lower-income families with the childcare they need to focus on achieving their career goals. Spokane Workforce Council140 S Arthur St., Suite 300ASpokane, WA…
Innovia Foundation Awards SWC $125K for Aspiring Underserved College Students
Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin Share on email FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Spokane Workforce Council140 S Arthur St., Suite 300ASpokane, WA 99202 Contact: Victor Rapez-Betty, Communications Managervrapezb@spokaneworkforce.org…
Now is the time to invest in Washington’s economic recovery with local workforce solutions
There have been no designated workforce investments through the Federal CARES Act or the American Rescue Plan. We recommend a $50M Workforce Innovation Fund.
New jobs now outpace quit rates in Spokane County
As leadership landscape changes, overall workforce levels are recovering By Erika Bullock, reporter at the Spokane Journal of Business While turnover remains a challenge for businesses, workforce participation data…
Job openings surge in Spokane as remote work attracts more techies to Eastern Washington
By Charlotte Schubert, Reporter at GeekWire Michael McBride, our Business & Industry Analyst, contributes I.T.-specific labor market trends and insights about the growing industries in Eastern Washington. “We’re not necessarily…
Production and Manufacturing Academy Returns
Spokane’s Journal of Business highlights the return of the Production & Manufacturing Academy this summer after it was canceled in 2020 due to the Pandemic. Spokane Workforce Council partners with…
We are Hiring
The Spokane Workforce Council (SWC) is seeking a full-time Office Assistant to join our small, high-performing team. This individual will ensure the smooth operation of our office by assisting with a…
Workforce System Recovery | July Issue
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…
A Blooming Workforce
By Mark Mattke, CEO Downtown Spokane is the economic and cultural epicenter of the Inland Northwest. The downtown economy is centered around growing sectors that include Healthcare, Education, Professional and…
SWC Awarded New Grants to Support the Community
Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin Share on email Spokane, WA – The Spokane Workforce Council (SWC) has been awarded two grants from Spokane County United Way…