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Workforce System Response to COVID-19 – July 6 Report
July 6, 2020: This week we analyze the newly released ALICE data for Spokane County from United Way, and we celebrate the 2020 WIOA Trailblazer Award. Click here to read…
Spokane Workforce Council recipient of 2020 WIOA Trailblazer Award from the National Association of Workforce Boards
Spokane, WA – The Spokane Workforce Council (SWC) has been presented with the 2020 WIOA Trailblazer Award by the National Association of Workforce Boards (NAWB). The WIOA Trailblazer Award recognizes…
Workforce System Response to COVID-19 – June 29 Report
June 29, 2020: This week, we took the opportunity at the end of our program year to celebrate successes from both before and during the COVID-19 crisis. Read the report…
Workforce System Response to COVID-19 – June 3 Report
June 3, 2020: Overall, the regional labor market is showing some signs of moving in a positive direction. As the data in the report indicate, fewer people are applying for…
Workforce System Response to COVID-19 – May 29 Report
May 29, 2020: It has been a bit of a roller coaster since last week. The overall unemployment numbers looking back at the month of April came in at a…
Workforce System Response to COVID-19 – May 20 Report
May 20, 2020: Over the past week, we have started to see more of a shift in the local economy as regular unemployment claims have leveled off, and many businesses…
Workforce System Response to COVID-19 – May 13 Report
May 13, 2020: Our chief elected officials and Spokane Regional Health District leaders are developing plans that get our economy back in gear – while keeping everyone safe – as…
Workforce System Response to COVID-19 – May 5 Report
May 5, 2020: The state has released its phased approach to re-opening our economy, and we are working on plans to open all of our facilities when safe to do…
Workforce System Response to COVID-19 – April 28 Report
April 28, 2020: We have now recorded over 45,000 people applying for first-time unemployment benefits over the past five weeks in Spokane county. Almost every industry has been significantly impacted,…
Journal of Business: WorkSource Makes Virtual Transition
April 23, 2020 – Spokane’s Journal of Business covered the WorkSource campus response to COVID-19, and highlighted our quick response to implement virtual services and improve web-based offerings. Click here…