Quality Jobs

We are proud to announce that Workforce Southwest Washington has secured federal funding championed by U.S. Senator Patty Murray as part of the recently passed appropriations package supporting [...]

On Tuesday, October 21, the Columbia Willamette Workforce Collaborative (CWWC), including Workforce Southwest Washington, Clackamas Workforce Partnership, and Worksystems, hosted a special State [...]

The Interstate Bridge is far more than just a crossing, it’s a lifeline linking Oregon and Washington, powering regional economies and connecting us to global trade routes. But with one span now [...]

A quality job doesn’t just provide a paycheck, it offers workers a pathway to growth and career advancement. One of the key attributes of a quality job is the opportunity for employees to build [...]

Workforce Southwest Washington’s (WSW) Federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Adult, Dislocated Worker, and Out-of-School Youth investment strategy is focused on driving [...]

As part of Gov. Jay Inslee’s signature effort on poverty reduction and workforce development through the Economic Security for All (EcSA) program, Workforce Southwest Washington (WSW) brought [...]

Internship programs are a vital piece of our workforce development system, allowing businesses to recruit emerging talent, gain fresh perspective and have an extra hand to assist with projects [...]

Challenges surrounding employee recruitment and retention continue to impact the growth and health of our workforce here in Southwest Washington and across the United States. Recently Workforce [...]

Balancing a career and raising children can be challenging for parents. Childcare is not only expensive but is often difficult to find. This forces parents to take time and attention away from [...]

Is your business struggling to find people to fill your open jobs? Are your valued employees leaving? Employee turnover is expensive but the Business Services Team at Workforce Southwest [...]