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Together We Thrive at WWA 2024

November 2024

OUR FUTURE WORKFORCE November 12 - 14, 2024 - Connection and innovation were common themes of the Washington Workforce Association's annual fall conference in Tacoma, WA. Keynote speakers Charlene Li and Eric Termuende set the tone, challenging attendees to lean in to explore and embrace AI innovation, and to foster a foundation of trust in order to weather the future of work, no matter what it lo...

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Othello Open House Creates Space for Connection

November 2024

A PLACE FOR EVERYONEOctober 30 2024 - The community of Othello boasts a population of around 8,500. Othello residents are diverse, family-centered, and take pride in their small community, with a majority sharing in and celebrating Latino and Hispanic cultures and traditions. It's a cozy town where it seems like just about everyone knows your name, and at the same time, Othello is confronted by th...

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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 ...

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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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