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Workforce System Response to COVID-19 – April 21 Report
April 21, 2020 – As businesses and workers throughout our region are impacted by the economic disruption caused by the coronavirus, we are helping to meet their immediate needs and…
Workforce System Response to COVID-19 – Weekly Report
April 14, 2020 – Our region is facing extraordinary challenges due to the effects of the ongoing coronavirus outbreak. Efforts to keep people safe and slow the spread of the…
Spokane Workforce Council and local partners serve those in need during the COVID-19 outbreak
SPOKANE, WA: The Spokane Workforce Council (SWC) funds and directs the WorkSource System in Spokane, including WorkSource Spokane, the Spokane Resource Center, the Next Generation Zone and the Talent Solutions…
SWC CEO Mark Mattke and EWU President Mary Cullinan provide guest commentary to the Spokane Journal of Business
Spokane Workforce Council CEO Mark Mattke and Eastern Washington University President Mary Cullinan recently provided guest commentary to the Spokane Journal of Business, titled “Education, skills help future-proof our workforce.”…
SWC Featured in Nationwide Best Practices Report
January 31, 2020: The U.S. Conference of Mayors Workforce Development Council highlighted the Spokane Workforce Council as one of the featured boards for best practices under the Workforce Innovation and…
Spokane Public Radio Covers EcSA Grant Launch
December 18, 2019: The Economic Security for All Grant (EcSA) is the largest single grant the SWC has ever brought into our community. This $1.7M grant will fund a three-year…
Journal of Business: WorkSource’s Talent Solutions team evolves
November 21, 2019: Spokane’s Journal of Business published a story about the new Talent Solutions Center we opened on the WorkSource campus, with new and expanded offerings to serve area…
KXLY Highlights Community Resource Exchange
November 16, 2019: Spokane County United Way partnered with the Spokane Resource Center, Spokane Workforce Council, and many other community partners to put on a resource fair where citizens could…
National Apprenticeship Week – New Video and Website!
November 13, 2019 In celebration of National Apprenticeship Week, taking place November 11-15, the Spokane Workforce Council has launched a video in partnership with Career Explore NW from KSPS. The…
November Newsletter: Apprenticeship
November 11, 2019 – To coincide with National Apprenticeship Week, we’re highlighting the benefits of apprenticeship and tools and resources available in our area. Click below to read the newsletter!