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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SkillSource Awarded $1.3 Million in Community Reinvestment Funds by the Department of Commerce
November 2023
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: SkillSource Awarded $1.3 Million in Community Reinvestment Funds by the Department of Commerce to Support BIPOC Owned Businesses and Career Seekers Wenatchee, WA - November 29, 2023 – SkillSource is honored to have been awarded approximately $1.3 million in Community Reinvestment Funds through the Department of Commerce. These critical funds will enhance equity and inc...
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Growing “Stronger Together” At The 2023 WWA Conference
November 2023
This year's annual conference for the Washington Workforce Association was held November 14 - 16 in Tacoma. Nearly 600 attendees came together to foster connections across the state's workforce development teams, and to provide each other with vital information and resources for the future. The theme for this year's WWA Conference was "Stronger Together" which was clearly evidenced by the energy ...
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Increasing Internet Access Through BATs
November 2023
Roni Holder-Diefenbach, SkillSource Board Chair and Executive Director of the Economic Alliance, served as a panelist at this year's Washington Workforce Association Conference in Tacoma, WA. The panel also included Shelan Aldridge of The Workforce Development Council of Seattle-King County, and Mando Antonino of Workforce Southwest Washington. The focus of the panel was to address the nee...
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SkillSource Wenatchee Recognized As A Best Practice Open Doors Program
November 2023
On October 26 and 27 staff from SkillSource attended the 2023 Open Doors Summit in Seattle, WA, where SkillSource Wenatchee was recognized by partners as a best practice Open Doors program. Open Doors is Washington’s statewide youth reengagement system. The program is designed to assist students who have disengaged with the education system prior to completing high school, and to support th...
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Take the North Central Workforce Area Community Survey
November 2023
We want to hear from you! Your experience and ideas are needed as we work to develop a new strategic workforce plan that best serves the needs of North Central Washington. Please take a few minutes to complete this important survey. Your insight and feedback will help us to better understand where and how we grow from here. Take the survey here. Please feel welcome to share this survey ...
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Best Practices, Quality Jobs, and FUN at the 2023 Central Region Business Services Summit
November 2023
The 2023 Central Region Business Services Summit was held November 1-2 in Moses Lake, WA. The summit was jointly presented by SkillSource Regional Workforce Board, South Central Workforce, and the Employment Security Department, and was attended by over a hundred representatives from local workforce boards, agencies, and service providers. The labor market landscape has shifted considera...
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