SkillSource Nursing Graduates Step Into Healthcare Careers
June 2025
Heart. Skill. Purpose.June 2025 - In two heartfelt ceremonies held this month in Moses Lake and Wenatchee, the next generation of nurses took their place in a long tradition of compassionate care and professional excellence. Among those honored were 14 SkillSource participants: career seekers who took the leap into nursing school and crossed the finish line with skill, purpose, and community behin...
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SkillSource Graduates Celebrate New Beginnings
June 2025
The right path is the one you're on.June 2025 - June marks a season of celebration for students across North Central Washington, and this year, SkillSource had much to celebrate. In Okanogan, Othello, and Wenatchee, over 45 student graduates who participated in SkillSource’s Open Doors and ALE (Alternative Learning Experience) programs joined their peers in walking across the stage to receive di...
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Rapid Response Steps in with Coordinated Support When Layoffs Hit
May 2025
Supporting TransitionsWhen businesses in Grant and Adams counties face layoffs or closures, Rapid Response steps in quietly but powerfully, bringing tools, resources, and human connection to a moment that can otherwise feel disorienting.In the past few months alone, SkillSource has coordinated Rapid Response events for:SGL in Moses Lake (42 employees impacted, 16 attended the event)Rite Aid in Eph...
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Van Tour Strengthens Connections Across Moses Lake
May 2025
Shared Purpose in MotionMay 20, 2025 - A dedicated group of workforce professionals and community partners boarded a van in Moses Lake for a full-day tour spotlighting the many services available to residents in Grant County. Organized in collaboration with WorkSource Central Basin partners, the tour offered a firsthand look at the breadth of resources available to individuals navigating employmen...
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The Power of Us: 2025 Workforce Collaboration Summits
May 2025
REGIONAL REFLECTIONS May 2025 - In May, community leaders, service providers, educators, and changemakers gathered in Wenatchee and Okanogan for two regional Workforce Collaboration Summits. These gatherings were a reminder of what’s possible when we lead with connection, curiosity, and shared purpose.Chelan-Douglas SummitHosted at Wenatchee Valley College on May 9, the Chelan-Douglas Work...
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Data Centers and Community Partners Fuel Career Pathways
April 2025
POWERING THE FUTURE April 28, 2025 - Big Bend Community College (BBCC) hosted a Data Center Career Summit that brought together students, educators, employers, and workforce leaders to explore one of the region’s most rapidly expanding sectors. As data centers continue to grow across North Central Washington, local partnerships are working to ensure that residents have clear, supported pat...
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Internship Spotlight: Unveiling Opportunities, Nurturing Talent
April 2025
CELEBRATING INTERNSHIP AWARENESS MONTH April 2025 - Internships can be stepping stones to self-discovery, career clarity, and personal growth. They offer hands-on work experience, mentorship, and bring value to both the intern and the business who hosts them. Internships are where curiosity meets opportunity for students just entering the workforce, or for adults exploring a new career path....
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SkillSource Board Retreat: Planting Seeds for a Stronger Workforce
March 2025
CULTIVATING A VISION FOR GROWTH March 13-14, 2025 - SkillSource recently hosted its bi-annual board retreat at Campbell's Resort in beautiful Chelan, WA. Board members traveled from across North Central Washington, some from as far as three hours away, to attend this rare in-person event. The retreat provided a valuable opportunity for board members to connect, collaborate, and strategize on...
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Project-Based Learning Prepares Students through Experience
March 2025
Making A Splash with Special OlympicsFor the past ten years, SkillSource Learning Center has been transforming skills-based education through a six-week, 90-hour Project-Based Learning (PBL) initiative. So much more than textbooks and tests, PBL is about real-world experience, community engagement, and fostering a deep understanding of inclusivity.Students dive headfirst into a comprehensive curri...
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SkillSource Recognized as Non-Profit of the Year
March 2025
Changing Lives for the Better March 5, 2025 - SkillSource is honored and grateful to have been recognized as the Wenatchee Valley Chamber's Non-Profit of the Year! Representatives from the Chamber surprised SkillSource staff members with the news of the nomination in late December. SkillSource was nominated along with two other remarkable local non-profit organizations, The Wenatchee Valley Symp...
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