News Release Archive
November
November 19, 2024 – Sharon Pesut and Partners in Careers receive statewide workforce award
November 12, 2024 – Hiring Event at WorkSource Vancouver on November 20
October
October 21, 2024 – Longview Nonprofit Benefits from-Grant to Host Summer Intern
October 10, 2024 – Hiring Event at WorkSource Vancouver on October 16
October 10, 2024 – Workforce Southwest Washington, Lawmakers and Partners Celebrate Poverty Reduction, Workforce Development Successes
October 1, 2024 – Subsidies available for nonprofits, women-owned and other small businesses to hire student summer interns
August
August 1, 2024 – Workforce Southwest Washington and LatinoBuilt collaborating
to support local Latine construction companies
July
July 25, 2024 – Hiring event at WorkSource Cowlitz/Wahkiakum on August 13
July 25, 2024 – Resource Fair at Ridgefield Community Library will highlight employment, healthcare, education resources
June
June 21, 2024 – WorkSource Wahkiakum Business Breakfast
May
May 9, 2024 – WorkSource in Kelso to host a hiring event on June 11
May 9, 2024 – Training funds available for businesses through WorkSource
May 8, 2024 – Workforce Southwest Washington hosts workshops to improve employee recruiting and retention
April
April 24, 2024 – WorkSource will host a hiring event on May 15
March
March 1, 2024 – Workforce Southwest Washington seeks comments on regional workforce plan
October
October 2, 2023 – Subsidies available for nonprofits, women-owned and other businesses to hire student summer interns
September
September 7, 2023 – Job seekers can access more than 25 companies with open jobs at WorkSource hiring event on September 12
September 7, 2023 – Job seekers can access more than 25 companies with open jobs at WorkSource hiring event on September 20
August
August 4, 2023 – WorkSource hosting hiring event on August 16
August 7, 2023 – WorkSource and Fort Vancouver Regional Libraries partner to bring resources to the community at August 23 fair
February
February 10, 2023 – Workforce Southwest Washington and High-Tech Council seek to fill more high-tech manufacturing jobs at March 1 hiring event
January
January 31, 2023 – Subsidies available for nonprofits, women-owned and other businesses to host paid summer interns
October
October 7, 2022 – Workforce Southwest Washington and High-Tech Council seek to fill more than 70 manufacturing jobs at October 13 hiring event
August
August 5, 2022 – WorkSource Hosting Skilled Trades Career Workshop August 23 and 24
August 5, 2022 – Workforce Southwest Washington Hires WSUV student as Paid Summer Intern
July
February
February 16, 2022 – Op-Ed – Investing in local workforce solutions
February 2, 2022 – WSW Promotes Benton Waterous to Director of Programs
December
December 9, 2021 – Workforce Southwest Washington names Miriam Halliday as new CEO
October
October 18, 2021 – Virtual Reemployment Sessions to aid job seekers
October 20, 2021 – Bootcamp has ingredients for successful foodservice career
September
September 2, 2021 – Events September 9 and 10 to aid job seekers and individuals needing resources
July
July 13, 2021 – Workforce Southwest Washington awarding grants to companies for employee training and interns
July 14, 2021 – SummerWorks program providing 80 youth with summer jobs
July 27, 2021 – Workforce Southwest Washington Hires Summer Intern from WSUV’s Future Leaders Project
May
May 20, 2021 – Workforce Southwest Washington CEO Stepping Down to Support Family Move
May 26, 2021 – Manufacturing Virtual Hiring Fair May 26
April
April 7, 2021 – Healthcare Virtual Hiring Fair April 21
April 27, 2021 – WSW partners with LinkedIn Learning to meet business skills needs and provide 500 job seekers online training options
January
January 20, 2021 – WorkSource Hosting Virtual Hiring Event January 27
January 22, 2021 – Childcare crisis hits businesses in Cowlitz County
December
December 22, 2020 – Expanded job and training resources available for Cowlitz County youth
September
Sept. 2, 2020 – WSW partners with Career Karma to broaden access to tech careers
Sept. 4, 2020 – WSW Announces Board Officers
Sept. 11, 2020 – WSW secures more than $2.25 million to aid workers impacted by COVID-19
Sep. 17, 2020 – Employment support services slated for South Kelso and Highlands in Longview neighborhoods
August
Aug. 14, 2020 – WorkSource hosting statewide manufacturing virtual hiring event Aug. 19
Aug. 21, 2020 – WSW and WSU Vancouver partner to develop local talent
May
May 6, 2020 – WSW Partners with Comcast to Keep Vulnerable Populations Connected
May 28, 2020 – WSW and partners donate computers to families in need
April
April 14, 2020 – Where to find unemployment information
March
March 12, 2020 – March 19 Youth Career and Job Fair Postponed
March 17, 2020 – WorkSource offices temporarily converting to all-virtual service
January
January 15, 2020 – WSW will host youth career and job fair March 19
November
November 25, 2019 – WSW CEO to Chair Washington Workforce Association
September
September 4, 2019 – 3rd Annual Vancouver Tech Tour September 17
June
June 26, 2019 – $1.6 million for workforce training coming to Kelso & Longview
May
May 6, 2019 – WSW launches summer youth employment program
May 14, 2019 – WSW seeking CPA-Auditing firm
March
March 14, 2019 – Cowlitz Workforce Award winners announced
March 15, 2019 – Youth employment summit media advisory
March 25, 2019 – Business and trades connect with next generation
March 26, 2019 – Worksource to host healthcare hiring event April 24
February
February 14, 2019 – Businesses sought for youth hiring event & career fair
December
December 4, 2018 – Nominations Sought for Cowlitz & Wahkiakum Business Workforce Awards
December 13, 2018 – WSW Announces Clark County Excellence in Workforce Development Award Recipients
December 18, 2018 – Businesses sought for youth hiring event & career fair
November
November 28, 2018 – WSW seeking proposals for adult/dislocated worker/business programs & WorkSource operator
October
October 2, 2018 – WSW Announces New Board Member, Monte Constable
October 5, 2018 – Manufacturing Day October 9
October 9, 2018 – Assistance available for workers laid off from Columbia River Logistics
October 12, 2018 – Report provides insight into state of the region’s workforce
September
September 4, 2018 – WSW Accepting Business Nominations for Workforce Awards
September 12, 2018 – 2nd Annual Vancouver Tech Tour on September 18
September 21, 2018 – More than 160 attend annual Vancouver Tech Tour
July
July 18, 2018 – WSW announces new board members
July 19, 2018 – New board officers for WSW
June
June 13, 2018 – WSW promotes two in fiscal department
May
May 2, 2018 – Workforce plan open for public comment
May 8, 2018 – WorkSource to host hiring event for veterans
May 8, 2018 – Registration open for finding talent workshop for business
May 17, 2018 – Info session for Camas Mill Workers hosted by WorkSource
April
April 5, 2018 – Seats available for Managing Generations in the Workplace workshop
April 9, 2018 – Youth Employment Summit is April 10
April 9, 2018 – WorkSource to host hiring event for Camas Mill employees facing layoffs
April 12, 2018 – Youth employment remains stagnant
April 24, 2018 – Workforce SW WA announces new board member
March
March 8, 2018 – Registration open for Managing Generations in the Workplace Workshop
March 8, 2018 – WSW seeks quotes for video production
March 15, 2018 – WSW announces Workforce Excellence Award Winners
March 20, 2018 – WSW names Kevin Perkey new CEO
February
February 1, 2018 – Registration open for February 28 workforce workshop
February 6, 2018 – Registration open for February workforce workshop in Cowlitz County
January
January 5, 2018 – WorkSource to host hiring event January 10
January 16, 2018 – WSW CEO to retire, applications being accepted
January 17, 2018 – Companies sought for Feb. 15 Castle Rock-Toutle Lake Career Day
January 25, 2018 – WSW launches Cowlitz County workforce workshop series
January 25, 2018 – WSW launches Clark County workforce workshop series
January 25, 2018 – WorkSource in Kelso to host health care hiring event January 31
December
December 19, 2017 – Nominations of Cowlitz & Wahkiakum businesses being accepted for workforce awards
December 18, 2017 – WSW announces Clark County workforce excellence award recipients
December 7, 2017 – WorkSource to host hiring event December 13
October
October 17, 2017 – New Members Join Workforce Southwest Washington Board
October 3, 2017 – Demystifying Manufacturing for Young Adults
September
September 22, 2017 – WSW Receives Grant for Youth-created Mural and Work-skills Project
September 21, 2017 – BIA, SWCA & WSW Launch Construction Workforce Plan
September 11, 2017 – Vancouver Tech Tours September 19
September 7, 2017 – Nominations Sought for Employer Workforce Awards
August
August 29, 2017 – Computer Training Orientation Weekly at WorkSource
July
July 13, 2017 – New Program Provides Mechatronics Training and Job Skills
July 6, 2017 – Proposals sought for youth center focus groups & brand development
June
June 27 2017 – Computer Training Available for Unemployed & Underemployed
June 15, 2017 – Workforce Development Key to Economic Growth (Op-Ed)
June 13, 2017 – Cowlitz Business Reps Sought for WSW Board
June 12, 2017 – William Westmoreland Joins Workforce SW WA
May
May 16, 2017 – Wahkiakum WorkSource Events on May 24
May 22, 2017 – Youth Employment Summit on May 23
April
April 12, 2017 – Workforce Southwest Washington Seeking Proposals for IT Support and Maintenance
March
March 28, 2017 – Wahkiakum Career Day March 29 – Media Advisory
March 21, 2017 – WorkSource hosting Construction Orientation on March 31
March 14, 2017 – Workforce Southwest Washington Announces New Board Members
March 7, 2017 – WorkSource workshop at Wahkiakum Community Center on March 20
March 1, 2017 – Companies Sought for Wahkiakum Career Day on March 29
February
February 9, 2017 – Bids sought for social media plan development
February 2, 2017 – Training Fair at WorkSource on Feb. 9 for Manufacturing and Technology Jobs
February 1, 2017 – Certified Production Technician Training thru WorkSource
January
January 31, 2017 – WaferTech WorkSource Hiring Event February 3
January 12, 2017 – Startup Weekend February 3-5, 2017
January 10, 2017 – Technology & Manufacturing Training Fair at WorkSource on Feb. 9
January 9, 2017 – Trades Information Session at WorkSource on Jan. 17
December
December 5, 2016 – WSW Seeks Proposals from Providers of Out-of School Youth Services
December 1, 2016 – Tech and Manufacturing Training Fair December 15 at Worksource in Vancouver
November
November 22, 2016 – LEAP program to bring employment services into Clark County Jail
November 1, 2016 – Miriam Martin Joins WSW as Youth Initiatives Manager
October
October 4, 2016 – Manufacturing Day Connects Businesses with Next Generation
October 3, 2016 – WaferTech Hiring Event at WorkSource on October 13
September
September 29, 2016 – WSW Announces New Board Member Bob Gustainis
September 27, 2016 – Reports Provide Insight into State of the Region’s Workforce
August
August 23, 2016 – WorkSource Holding Information Sessions for Tech & Manufacturing Training Program
August 16, 2016 – WSW Seeks Proposals for Communication Skill-Building Training
July
July 12, 2016 – Workforce Council Announces New Board Officers and Members
July 7, 2016 – Workforce Council Seeks Proposals for Business Services Provider
July 7, 2016 – Workforce Council Seeks Proposals for Operator of WorkSource Centers
June
June 28, 2016 – SWWDC to Begin Doing Business as Workforce Southwest Washington
June 8, 2016 – Job Openings Available at Health Care Job and Career Fair on June 29
May
May 23, 2016 – WaferTech hosts hiring event at WorkSource on June 3
May 11, 2016 – Public meeting on May 24 in Kelso to Discuss Workforce Development Plan
May 9, 2016 – Public meeting on May 23 to Discuss Workforce Development Plan
May 2, 2016 – Workforce Plan open for 30-day public comment
April
Apr. 14, 2016 – Health care Job Fair April 20 at WorkSource Vancouver
Apr. 14, 2016 – Youth Registration Closes May 3 for Business After School Health Care Week
Apr. 12, 2016 – Job Openings to be Showcased at Veterans Hiring Event on May 13
Apr. 6, 2016 – Report Shows More than 30,000 Youth in Portland-SW Washington Region Not in School and Not Working, Dubbed “Opportunity Youth”
Apr. 5, 2016 – SWWDC Seeking Proposals for WIOA Adult-Dislocated Worker Services Provider
March
Mar. 22, 2016 – Alyssa Joyner hired as SWWDC Cowlitz Wahkiakum Outreach Specialist
Mar. 21, 2016 – WorkSource Vancouver Employment Conference on March 25
Mar. 17, 2016 – SWWDC Seeks Nominees for Board of Directors
Mar. 2, 2016 – WaferTech Hiring Event at WorkSource Vancouver on March
February
Feb. 17, 2016 – Companies Invited to Promote Job Openings at Veterans Hiring Event on May 13
Feb. 2, 2016 – Youth Registration Closes February 16 for Business After School Engineering Week
Feb. 2, 2016 – South Kelso Homes in Need of Rehabilitation Sought for Youth Construction Training Program
January
Jan. 12, 2016 – WaferTech Hiring Event January 22 at WorkSource
Jan. 7, 2016 – SWWDC CEO to Chair Washington Workforce Association
December
Dec. 29, 2015 – Free 10-Week Construction Training, Orientations Jan. 21 and 28
Dec. 21, 2015 – SWWDC Promotes Cass Parker to Employer Services Manager
Dec. 8, 2015 – Construction Craft Laborers Information Session in Wahkiakum
Dec. 8, 2015 – SWWDC Expands Youth Programs with New Hires and Resources
Dec. 7, 2015 – SWWDC Seeking Firm to Develop New Logo and Website
Dec. 1, 2015 – YouthBuild Vancouver Accepting Applications for Final Class
November
Nov. 30, 2015 – Free Manufacturing Skills Training Program Starting in January; Orientations at WorkSource and Lower Columbia College
Nov. 24, 2015 – Construction Training Orientation on December 3 at WorkSource
Nov. 24, 2015 – SWWDC Seeking Firm to Provide Behavioral Health Training Services
Nov. 10, 2015 – Workforce Council Funds Free Certified Production Technician (CPT) Manufacturing Skills Training; Classes at Lower Columbia College
Nov. 6, 2015 – WaferTech Hiring Event at WorkSource on November 18
Nov. 6, 2015 – WorkSource Vancouver Opens in New Location on November 16
Nov. 4, 2015 – YouthBuild Accepting Applications
Nov. 3, 2015 – Youth Registration Closes December 1 for Business After School Technology Week
October
Oct. 15, 2015 – Classes Begin in November for Tech and Manufacturing Job Training Program; WorkSource Holding Information Sessions
Oct. 8, 2015 – Workforce Council Funds Free Certified Production Technician (CPT) Manufacturing Skills Training Program; Classes at Clark College
September
Sept. 18, 2015 – SWWDC Seeks Firm to Develop Long-term Care Outreach Campaign
Sept. 15, 2015 – Youth Registration Closes Sept. 28 for Business After School Manufacturing Week
Sept. 9, 2015 – YouthBuild Vancouver Receives Excellence in Collaboration Award
August
Aug. 25, 2015 – Applications Due Sept. 11 for Worker Training Funds
July
July 9, 2015 – Columbia Machine and WorkSource Hiring Event August 3
July 7, 2015 – Workforce Council Launches Tech & Manufacturing Training Program for Long-term Unemployed
July 1, 2015 – YouthBuild Accepting Applications
June
June 25, 2015 – SWWDC Co-locates WorkSource Staff at Clark College
June 16, 2015 – WorkSource and Goodwill Job Fair June 24
June 16, 2015 – YouthBuild Accepting Applications
June 11, 2015 – Long-term Care Workforce Plan Released
June 8, 2015 – WaferTech & WorkSource Host Hiring Event June 12
June 2, 2015 – WorkSource Health Care Hiring Event June 12
June 1, 2015 – SWWDC Promotes Chelsea Chunn to Director of Workforce Services
May
May 4, 2015 – YouthBuild Vancouver Accepting Applications for GED/Construction Skills Program
April
Apr. 29, 2015 – SWWDC Hires Cassandra Parker as Program Coordinator
Apr. 9, 2015 – SWWDC Construction Survey Closes April 17
Apr. 7, 2015 – YouthBuild Vancouver Accepting Applications for GED/Construction Skills Program (4-7-15)
March
Mar. 24, 2015 – SWWDC Seeking Input from Building Trades and Construction Industry
Mar. 10, 2015 – Health care Firms Sought for Business After School Program
February
Feb. 3, 2015 – Youth Registration closes Feb. 10 for Business After School
January
Jan. 29, 2015 – Vancouver Mayor Tim Leavitt to lead YouthBuild students through streets of Vancouver
Jan. 8, 2015 – Engineering Firms Sought for Business After School Program, Applications due Jan. 21
Jan. 8, 2015 – SWWDC Seeking Proposals from Consultants to Lead Focus Groups
December
Dec. 30, 2014 – YouthBuild Vancouver Accepting Applications for Youth Training and Education Program
Dec. 10, 2014 – SWWDC Learns about German Innovations in Workforce Development
Dec. 3, 2014 – SWWDC Announces Hire of Tracy Schreiber to Expand Business Outreach
October
Oct. 15, 2014 – SWWDC and Partners Receive $8.45 Million to Train Long-Term Unemployed and Veterans
September
Sept. 29, 2014 – SWWDC Launches Drive to Fund Phil Parker Memorial Scholarship
August
August 28, 2014 – SWWDC Hosts Workforce Connections Event for Cowlitz Nonprofits
August 14, 2014 – Workforce Council Receives $1.1 Million YouthBuild Grant
August 12, 2014 – SWWDC Increases Key Industry Expertise on its Board
June
June 24, 2014 – WorkSource and Vancouver Community Library Present Free Employment Workshops Wednesdays in July
June 17, 2014 – SWWDC Provides $85,000 to Non-Profits to Fund New Work-Preparation Programs for Youth
June 13, 2014 – Businesses Invited to Meet IT Talent at June 24 Event
June 2, 2014 – Certified Production Technician Orientation Launches
May
May 21, 2014 – SWWDC Hosts Workforce Connections Event for Nonprofits
May 15, 2014 – SWWDC Receives $325,000 to Serve Long-term Unemployed
March
March 21, 2014 – SWWDC Seeks Proposals for Grant Writing Services
March 17, 2014 – SWWDC Seeks Proposals for IT Support Services
February
February 10, 2014 – SWWDC Seeks Proposals for WIA Adult & Youth Service Providers
January
January 21, 2014 – SWWDC Announces Three New Board Members
December
Dec. 10, 2013 – SWWDC Secures Funding to Train Long-term Unemployed
November
Nov. 12, 2013 – SWWDC and nConnect Award Scholarships in Cowlitz County
October
Oct. 25, 2013 – SWWDC Hires Four to Improve Training & Service Delivery
Oct. 15, 2013 – SWWDC Achieves Highest Performance Ratings in State
April
April 17, 2012 – Washington Legislature continues funding of Opportunity Internship Program
June
June 14, 2010 – High Tech U Returns to Clark County; 40 High School Students to Learn First Hand from Local Companies About High Tech Careers
May
May 25, 2010 – Funds available to support training for renewable energy industry
April
March
Mar. 30, 2010
Fort Vancouver High School sophomore wins SEMI High Tech U scholarship
January
Jan. 26, 2010 – SWWDC director tapped for national Leadership Council
Jan. 19, 2010 – SWWDC Releases 2009 Report To The Community
Jan. 7, 2010 – SW Washington and bi–state partners receive $5 million green jobs grant
December
Dec. 17, 2009 – SWWDC Requests Proposals for an estimated $1.2 million in Youth Services
Dec. 7, 2009 – SWWDC to Release Request for Proposals December 17 for an estimated $1.2 million in Youth Services
November
Nov. 23, 2009 – SW Washington PubTalk™ Hosts Networking Event, December 2
Nov. 13, 2009 – November 16 Event Scheduled to Assist Unemployed Engineers
June
June 24, 2009 – Summer jobs still available for 18-24 year old youth in Clark County
May
May 22, 2009 – Local educators honored for youth workforce endeavors
May 14, 2009 – SWWDC and its partners to create more than 700 jobs for youth this summer
March
Mar. 23, 2009 – SWWDC Requests Proposals for $2 million Summer Youth Employment Program
November
Nov. 20, 2008 – Scholarships open doors for two students enrolled in SWWDC’s youth program
September
Sep. 4, 2008 – SWWDC, CREDC, CEDC Receive Governor’s Best Practices Award
May
May 21, 2008 – SWWDC recipient of funds to be raised at YPOV event in November
March
Mar. 25, 2008 – Workforce Council awards contracts for Clark, Cowlitz, and Wahkiakum County employment services
January
Jan. 24, 2008 – SWWDC announces new board members
November
Nov. 29, 2007 – Governor’s Best Practice Award
