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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SkillSource Welcomes New Board Chair, Zach Williams
January 2024
Welcome to our new Board Chair for the SkillSource Regional Workforce Board, Zach Williams! Zach is the Director of Human Resources at Stemilt Growers and brings to the board the intersecting voice of business and agriculture, with strong advocacy for cultivating career paths that strengthen our communities. And we would also like to extend our sincere gratitude to outgoing Board Chair, ...
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Six Youth Apprentices Sign On With Genie Industries
December 2023
It was a big night in Moses Lake on December 13th as six youth assembled with family members and supporters to sign on with Genie Industries in their first Youth Apprenticeship cohort! Representative Jacquelin Maycumber joined the celebration to congratulate the apprentices on embarking on this groundbreaking program, and to be an honorary signer on their apprenticeship certificates. ...
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An Inside Peek Behind The Doors At Sabey Data Centers
December 2023
It's National Computer Science Education Week! Sabey Data Centers might not be a name you know (yet), but they are home to hundreds of world-renowned and recognized companies who rely on the cloud-based storage, security, and connectivity provided by Sabey in order to serve their customers. These companies span industries of all sizes and varieties, from airlines, financial institutions, gaming,...
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