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The SkillSource Impact Report, PY 2023-24

October 2024

THE RESULTS OF WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENTOctober 2024 - The Impact Report for Program Year 2023-24 is a vibrant and concise presentation of highlights, results, and stories that illustrate the impact of workforce development efforts in North Central Washington. The annual Impact Report was initially shared last month at the quarterly Board meeting, and is now available online. View the pdf here. Or s...

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Community Partners Host Fall Hiring Events

October 2024

MAKING CONNECTIONS October 2024 - Employers and career seekers convened at two separate Fall Hiring Events in Moses Lake, one on October 4 and one in Wenatchee on October 10. The fall hiring events were a collaboration between SkillSource and our WorkSource partners, each serving individuals and the community in a variety of ways. Partners included: Employment Security Department, OIC ...

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A Peek At The Success of Economic Security for All

October 2024

SUCCESS STARTS WITH PEOPLE October 8, 2024 - SkillSource invited legislators, directors, and agency partners to tour the WorkSource Center and Samaritan Hospital in Moses Lake to meet people who have been served by the successful Economic Security for All (EcSA) initiative and the Community Reinvestment Project. Representatives from the Washington State Office of Equity, the Washington Workforce ...

The sun sets behind a blue-gray building with a large sign on the exterior that says SkillSource and a pop-up tent out front with the words Career Guidance printed on it and smiling people milling around the tent and chatting.

Connecting with Community at Business After Hours in Wenatchee

August 2024

NETWORKING, MUSIC, FOOD, FUN! August 22, 2024 - The Wenatchee Valley Chamber of Commerce supports a Business After Hours event hosted by a different local business each month. The goal of Business After Hours is to offer professionals the opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of each host's services, which becomes a valuable grassroots experience that generates awareness and fosters strong c...

Announcement of Small Business Investment Awards

August 2024

INVESTING IN COMMUNITY August 15, 2024 - Local business is the lifeblood of our neighborhoods and communities. Thanks to the small business investment grants and the Community Reinvestment Initiative through the Washington State Department of Commerce, these investments will have a positive impact right here at home: strengthening businesses, increasing economic viability, and paving th...

Celebrating Success with AmeriCorps Partnership

August 2024

IN SERVICE TO COMMUNITYSkillSource has a long-standing relationship with AmeriCorps, which is a national service movement that aims to improve lives and foster civic engagement. The Chelan-Douglas Community Action Council (CDCAC) is the local AmeriCorps partner for Central Washington. CDCAC places AmeriCorps members with local organizations such as the Wenatchee School District, Confluence Health,...

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Youth Explore the Wide World of Work with Job Tours

July 2024

THE SKILLSOURCE SUMMER YOUTH PROGRAMIt's been said that if you love what you do, you'll never work a day in your life. One of the best ways to learn what you might love to do is to be exposed to different career paths to see what's out there, and to learn what "work" is all about. SkillSource helps young people discover career path opportunities. SkillSource partners with local schools, DVR (DSHS...

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Summer Training for SkillSource Staff

July 2024

SkillSource is committed to lifelong learning. The strength of our service requires ongoing training, practice, and collaboration to meet the evolving needs of our community and customers.This summer the SkillSource team is engaging in a four-part "boot camp" staff training that involves team members from Moses Lake, Wenatchee, Othello, and Omak. The expanded training provides new and existing sta...

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Making Career Connections at Moses Lake Hiring Event

June 2024

The first step to a dream career is to show up! Over 255 career seekers and 51 actively hiring businesses and community partners showed up to connect at this year's Hiring Event at WorkSource Central Basin in Moses Lake. Career seekers were instructed to dress for success, and to bring copies of their resume so that they could apply for quality positions on the spot. The host...

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Success! SkillSource Celebrates Learning Center Graduates

June 2024

It’s never too late to be the person you want to be. Over forty graduates took the stage at last night’s SkillSource Learning Center commencement ceremony in Wenatchee, which was held at the Wenatchee First Assembly of God. The pews were filled to overflowing and guests even lined up along the back walls in order to witness and celebrate the accomplishments of their loved ones. It was an e...

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