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We are passionate about supporting individuals and businesses in our community and are proud of the projects in which we have been privileged to coordinate and participate. By creating opportunities for people who need jobs to train and network with businesses that are looking for new hires, we facilitate personal empowerment and economic betterment for the entire Southwest Washington area.
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In the Media
Recent news articles featuring Workforce Southwest Washington’s projects and programs.
Media inquiries, please contact Julia Maglione, jmaglione@workforcesw.org or 360.567.3176.
December
December 19, 2019 – Businesses sought for youth career and hiring fair
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
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2020
Youth employment summit is an opportunity to showcase your company to future workforce
Kelso Longview Chamber of Commerce, Business Connections, January 2020 (Page 18)
Centralia College names new director of Pacific Northwest Center of Excellence for Clean Energy
The Daily Chronicle, January 20, 2020
Workforce investment strategies for business growth
Vancouver Business Journal, January 31, 2020
2019
WSW CEO elected chair of Washington Workforce Association
Kelso Longview Chamber of Commerce, Business Connections, December 2019 (Page 8)
Job hopping, lifelong learning top 2020’s workforce trends
Vancouver Business Journal, December 27, 2019
Veterans are an untapped source of talent for your business
Kelso Longview Chamber of Commerce, Business Connections, November 2019 (Page 27)
Accomplished and Under 40 class of 2019 – Melissa Boles
Vancouver Business Journal, November 9, 2019
WSW CEO to chair Washington Workforce Association
ClarkCountyToday.com, November 27, 2019
Movers & Shakers – Kevin Perkey
Vancouver Business Journal, November 29, 2019
WSW building a skilled workforce for Cowlitz County
Kelso Longview Chamber of Commerce, Business Connections, October 2019 (Page 25)
Veterans are an untapped source of talent
Vancouver Business Journal, October 25, 2019
Third annual Vancouver Tech Tour on Sept. 17 to feature Clark County-based companies
ClarkCountyToday.com, September 4, 2019
3rd annual Tech Tour September 17
Vancouver Business Journal, September 10, 2019
Vancouver Tech Tour opens doors to boost bandwidth
The Columbian, September 18, 2019
Vantechy
Techlandia, Technology Association, September 25, 2019 (page 30)
Kalama City Council meeting
Daily News, August 3, 2019
Public Meetings for the week of Aug. 18
The Columbian, August 18, 2019
Kelso City Council meeting
Daily News, August 19, 2019
WSW Secures funding to help individuals and provide businesses with skilled workforce
Kelso Longview Chamber of Commerce, Business Connections, July 2019 (Page 7)
Clark College Names Interim President
The Reflector, July 3, 2019
Warrior Field picked for community commons project
The Columbian, July 26, 2019
Training Center Tours Give Students Firsthand Look at Careers in the Trades
Kelso Longview Chamber of Commerce website, June 2019
Inslee announces $5.8 million in grants for local communities to improve lives of families facing poverty
Washington Governor Jay Inslee website, June 26, 2019
Workforce SW Wash. Get $1.6 million grant for job training program
Daily News, June 27, 2019
Inslee appoints Jeanne Bennett as new Clark College trustee
The Columbian, June 27, 2019
Governor appoints Jeanne Bennett to Board of Trustees
ClarkCountyToday.com, June 28, 2019
Connecting with our Future Workforce
Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce, Vision Magazine, May/June 2019 (Page 17)
Workforce Southwest Washington Launches Summer Employment Program
ClarkCountyToday.com, May 6, 2019
Workforce SW Washington launches young adults summer jobs program
The Columbian, May 7, 2019
From the List: Clark County’s employment agencies
Vancouver Business Journal, May 8, 2019
The business case for hiring young adults
Vancouver Business Journal, May 10, 2019
WSW program will connect young adults to internships
Vancouver Business Journal, May 10, 2019
Your workforce, your business
Vancouver Business Journal, May 10, 2019
At school on the job
Vancouver Business Journal, May 10, 2019
Vancouver receives $800K in state budget for Fourth Plain Community Commons project
ClarkCountyToday.com, May 11, 2019
Workforce SW Washington launches summer employment program to connect businesses to young adults
Kelso Longview Chamber of Commerce website, May 11, 2019
WorkSource technology jobs workshop set for April 25
The Columbian, April 9, 2019
Companies awarded for excellence in workforce development
Kelso Longview Chamber of Commerce, Business Connections, April 2019 (Page 12)
Cowlitz Organizations recognized for workforce development activities
Cowlitz Economic Development Council In the Loop newsletter (April 2019)
Health care companies hiring at April 24 WorkSource event
The Columbian, March 27, 2019
Area healthcare companies hiring during April 24 WorkSource event
ClarkCountyToday.com, March 26, 2019
Workforce SW Washington presents the 2019 Youth Employment Summit
ClarkCountyToday.com, March 20, 2019
Youth job fair takes hands-on approach
The Columbian, March 19, 2019
Longview schools, JH Kelley and IBEW 48 honored for trades training program
The Daily News, March 16, 2019
Clark College hires chief communications officer
ClarkCountyToday.com, March 12, 2019
Market for welders blazing hot in Clark County
The Columbian, March 3, 2019
Connections for Your Business
Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce, Vision Magazine, March/April 2019 (Page 10)
Youth Employment Summit scheduled for March 19
The Columbian, February 15, 2019
The Business Case for Hiring Youth
Kelso Longview Chamber of Commerce, Business Connections, February 2019 (Page 18)
Community development meeting set for Cathlamet
Wahkiakum Eagle, January 31, 2019
Workforce seeking companies for youth hiring event and career fair
The Reflector, January 4, 2019
Workforce Southwest Washington Seeking companies for youth hiring event and career fair
Kelso Longview Chamber of Commerce, Business Connections, January 2019 (Page 18)
You can also access an archive of WSW In the Media.
