Supporting LGBTQ+ Employees: Pride Month and Beyond
Pride Month has been celebrated in June since 1970 when the first Pride was hosted in New York, commemorating and celebrating the defiant and groundbreaking Stonewall Riots the year prior. [...]
From history to today: How AANHPI individuals shape Washington State’s workforce
The celebration of Pacific/Asian American Heritage at the government level first began in 1977 when U.S. representatives Norman Y. Mineta and Frank Horton launched legislation to create [...]
Now is the time to invest in local workforce solutions for Washington’s economic recovery
Despite working two part-time jobs, Cynthia, a single parent could not make enough to support her family. Connecting with a case manager at WorkSource allowed her to learn about careers in [...]
Grants available for employee training leading to quality jobs and workforce equity
People are your organizations greatest asset and investing in their training is a powerful demonstration of how much you value them. Today’s employees want to work for an organization that will [...]
Pilot program to connect Fourth Plain community and businesses with workforce services
In early 2022, WSW will launch a new pilot to improve access to workforce system services for individuals and businesses along the Fourth Plain corridor. Also known as the International District, [...]
WSW and workforce association peers initiate statewide workforce system change to improve equitable access for historically excluded communities
On December 1, 2021, Gov. Jay Inslee’s office announced: “In response to a June 2021 request from local workforce development councils to designate specific additional WIOA focus populations [...]
Retain your employees – grants available to companies for employee training
In addition to being a valuable retention tool, On-the-Job training benefits both business and employee. Investing in your employees shows them you value them and want them to succeed. Not only [...]
