Donated Car Helps A Single Mom Go Farther
April 2024
In February SkillSource received a donated car from a member of our Wenatchee community. The car was in need of some maintenance, but otherwise was in great shape. Lisa Romine, SkillSource CEO, received the keys and the title from the prior owner, Lucy Clark. SkillSource then used supportive service funds to get the donated car road-ready so it could be passed along to a participant in need of t...
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Staff Training Teaches Growth-Mindset Habits
April 2024
"Yet" is a powerful word, and was central to a SkillSource staff training on April 19 led by Hana Butler of Nash Consulting. A fixed mindset suggests we are as we are, unable to change or grow. A fixed mindset says "I can't do that." A growth mindset suggests "I can't do that ... yet." As an organization that is rooted in skills training to help others achieve self-sufficiency and success, it...
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Service Partners Convene at Omak Workforce Summit
April 2024
On April 9, 2024 nearly 80 people came together to share best practices and resources at the Omak Workforce Collaboration Summit. The summit was held at the Omak Elk's Lodge and WorkSource Okanogan, presented by WorkSource system partners SkillSource, OIC of Washington, Employment Security Department, and Washington State Department of Social and Health Services. The summit was designed to s...
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Building The Future Energy Workforce
April 2024
“Today is the slowest day. Tomorrow’s going to be faster.” - Monica Brummer, Director, PNW Center of Excellence for Clean Energy The need is growing for a skilled workforce that can keep up with the clean energy demands and technological advancements of today and tomorrow. That was the context for the Building the Future Energy Workforce at Big Bend Community College on April 11, 2024. ...
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Career Connections Shine Bright at Spring Into Summer Hiring Event
March 2024
Over 150 career seekers attended the Spring Into Summer Hiring Event on March 21 in Wenatchee. This event brought together 32 area employers who are actively hiring, and 8 community resource agencies. It was held at the Wenatchee Armory building, which was graciously provided by the Washington National Guard, and a special thank you to Staff Sergeant (SSG) Andrew Ouelette and Specialist (SPC) Jay...
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Outstanding Individuals & Businesses Recognized at 34th Awards Banquet
March 2024
On March 15, 2024 SkillSource hosted the 34th Recognition & Awards Banquet at the Confluence Technology Center in Wenatchee. It was the first banquet of its kind since 2018 with 120 attendees that included staff, graduates, employers, board members, community partners, and loved ones. Sometimes the very best future employees need additional resources to overcome significant obstacles or c...
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Students Build Skills in Project Based Learning for Special Olympics
March 2024
Project based learning (PBL) is an interactive way for youth in the SkillSource Learning Center to gain work readiness and leadership skills, while also having fun! The six-week long project offers students paid incentives so that they can earn while they learn new skills that will be useful in the future. This year's PBL began in early February when five students came together with their yout...
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Workforce Collaboration Summit Unites Community Partners in Grant and Adams Counties
March 2024
Over 200 staff members from workforce development partners and service providers gathered on March 1 in Moses Lake for the 2024 Columbia Basin Workforce Collaboration Summit. The summit is an annual convening that focuses on improvement of customer access, partner collaboration, and professional and personal development. This valuable one-day event allowed partners from education, health, technol...
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Othello Celebrates Successful Hiring Event
January 2024
January 26, 2024, Othello, WA - In 2023 the mayor of Othello, Shawn Logan, visited the SkillSource Learning Center to better understand how the programs and services serve the local community. The Mayor was curious about what opportunities there might be to help more people take advantage of the education and training resources available through SkillSource and the workforce development system. T...
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SkillSource Participant Inspires Legislators at the 2024 Hill Climb
January 2024
January 23 - 25, 2024, Olympia, WA - SkillSource executive team members and over 35 partners from the Washington Workforce Association attended the 2024 Legislative Day and Hill Climb in Olympia to generate awareness about the success of and ongoing need for EcSA (Economic Security for All). WWA Executive Director John Traugott, South Central Workforce CEO Amy Martinez, SkillSource CEO Lisa ...
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