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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 about our initiatives and the workforce system.
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View blog posts and stories from around the community.
Media inquiries, please contact Julia Maglione, jmaglione@workforcesw.org or 360.567.3176.
2021
January
January 20, 2021 – WorkSource Hosting Virtual Hiring Event January 27
January 22, 2021 – Childcare crisis hits businesses in Cowlitz County
2020
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 a youth career and job fair on March 19
You can also access an archive of press releases, past and present.
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September 17, 2020
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August 4, 2020
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June 18, 2020
June 4, 2020
May 14, 2020
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April 30, 2020
April 16, 2020
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March 26, 2020
WWA Recommendations for Response to COVID-19
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You can also access an archive of newsletters, past and present.
2021
Our Vital Role in Creating Positive Change and Propelling Economic Recovery
Columbian, January 31, 2021
Community members selected for I-5 bridge replacement steering group
The Reflector, January 25, 2021
Market Survey: Looking at a Better 2021
Western Roofing Magazine, January 25, 2021
WorkSource Hosting Virtual Hiring Fair to be held Jan. 27
ClarkCountyToday.com, January 20, 2021
Members confirmed for Interstate 5 Bridge replacement group
Columbian, January 20, 2021
Goodwill, Workforce Southwest Washington program expands youth work services
The Daily News, January 8, 2021
Expanded job training and employment services available for Cowlitz County youth
Kelso Longview Chamber “Business Connection” January 2021 (Page 14)
2020
Commerce awards second round of grants to 24 collaborative projects addressing child care crisis in communities statewide
Department of Commerce, December 30, 2020
Accomplished & Under 40 – Narek Daniyelyan
Vancouver Business Journal, December 15, 2020
Patient engagement improvements made, but healthcare workforce challenges remain
Kelso Longview Chamber of Commerce, December 2020 (Page 12)
Increasing equity and access to workforce services
Kelso Longview Chamber of Commerce, November 2020 (Page 12)
Workforce collaborative connects job seekers to competitive manufacturing industry
Portland Business Journal, October 30, 2020
LCC announces appointment to board of trustees
Wahkiakum County Eagle, October 15, 2020
New employment engagement coordinator presents future career paths for students
VanCougar Magazine, October 5, 2020
WSW secures grant for services to support South Kelso and Highlands neighborhoods
Kelso Longview Chamber of Commerce, October 2020 (Page 12)
Kelso City Councilmember Mike Karnofski joins LCC Board of Trustees
The Daily News, September 29, 2020
People in Business – WSW Board Officers + Summer Intern
Columbian, September 20, 2020
Workforce Southwest Washington gets funding for virus worker relief
Capitol Buzz, September 18, 2020 (Business, Economy & Labor section)
Workforce Southwest Washington gets funding for virus worker relief
Columbian, September 18, 2020
Local job training groups get more than $2.2M to help workers
The Daily News, September 15, 2020
Workforce Southwest Washington secures more than $2M to aid workers impacted by COVID-19
ClarkCountyToday.com, September 15, 2020
Workforce SW Washington secures more than $2 million to aid workers impacted by COVID-19
Vancouver Business Journal, September 11, 2020
Movers & Shakers – Board Officers + WSUV Intern
Vancouver Business Journal, September 8, 2020
Workforce SW WA partners with Career Karma to provide underrepresented populations access to tech training and careers
Vancouver Business Journal, September 2, 2020
Opportunities to grow remote work in SW WA
Kelso Longview Chamber of Commerce, September 2020 (Pages 12-13)
Workforce Southwest Washington dedicates $150,000 for employment coordinator at WSU Vancouver
The Reflector, August 25, 2020
WorkSource hosting statewide Manufacturing Virtual Hiring Event Aug. 19
ClarkCountyToday.com, August 17, 2020
WorkSource hosting statewide Manufacturing Virtual Hiring Event Aug. 19
Vancouver Business Journal, August 14, 2020
Workforce system building talent pipeline for healthcare
Vancouver Business Journal, August 6, 2020
Workforce system building talent pipeline for healthcare
Kelso Longview Chamber of Commerce, Business Connections, August 2020 (Page 12)
Opportunity to create new manufacturing processes in Vancouver
Vancouver Business Journal, July 8, 2020
Manufacturing moving forward through COVID-19
Kelso Longview Chamber of Commerce, Business Connections, July 2020 (Pages 10-11)
Business groups to host Zoom call on manufacturing, COVID-19 risk
The Daily News, June 9, 2020
Washington wins second grant to support economic recovery from COVID-19
The Suburban Times, June 3, 2020
SummerWorks
Kelso Longview Chamber of Commerce, Business Connections, June 2020 (Page 9)
State wins grant to help retrain laid-off workers for COVID-19 response
KOMO News, May 7, 2020
Workforce Southwest Washington partners with Comcast to keep vulnerable populations connected
ClarkCountyToday.com, May 7, 2020
Unemployed workers anxious about re-entering job market
KATU News, May 7, 2020
Childcare must be reinvented as part of economic recovery
Vancouver Business Journal, May 6, 2020
Washington wins federal grant to support economic recovery from COVID-19
Kent Reporter, May 5, 2020
Washington wins federal grant to support economic recovery from COVID-19
Seattle Press, May 5, 2020
Southwest Washington Contractors Association hosts first webinar for construction community
ClarkCountyToday.com, May 5, 2020
ESD112 accepting applications for paid summer work program
ESD112.org Website, May 5, 2020
Workforce system planning for recovery and reopening
Vancouver Business Journal, May 4, 2020
Return to construction in Clark County requires workarounds amid safety restrictions
The Columbian, May 1, 2020
Commercial contractors prepare sites for phase-one return to work
Vancouver Business Journal, May 1, 2020
Businesses impacted by COVID-19 can take advantage of programs
Kelso Longview Chamber of Commerce, Business Connections, May 2020 (Pages 6-7)
Contractor safety webinar set for Friday
The Columbian, April 30, 2020
On Line Support names John Vanderkin VP Operations
Vancouver Business Journal, April 28, 2020
Record Job Loss Heightens Need for Job Centers to Go Virtual
Jobs for the Future (blog), April 2, 2020
Financial Relief Chief Topic in COVID-19-Focused Telephone Talk Led by Herrera Beutler
The Daily Chronicle, April 2, 2020
Congresswoman Jaime Herrera Beutler will hold a telephone town hall
ClarkCountyToday.com, April 1, 2020
Herrera Beutler to Host Telephone Town Hall With Public Health and Economic Assistance Experts on April 1
The Daily Chronicle, April 1, 2020
Job Hunting in the era of COVID-19
Vancouver Family Magazine, March 31, 2020
Jaime Herrera Beutler to host telephone town hall with public health and economic assistance Experts on April 1
ClarkCountyToday.com, March 30, 2020
Expert gauges COVID-19’s potential effect on Clark County’s job market
The Columbian, March 29, 2020
WorkSource offices temporarily converting to all-virtual service
Northern Kittitas County Tribune, March 18, 2020
WorkSource offices temporarily converting to all-virtual service
Whatcom Talk, March 18, 2020
WorkSource offices temporarily converting to all-virtual service
The Suburban Times, March 18, 2020
WSUV, other colleges help adults with some college but no degree
The Columbian, February 9, 2020
Workforce investment strategies for business growth
Vancouver Business Journal, January 31, 2020
Building trades offer great career path
Vancouver Business Journal, January 31, 2020
Centralia College Names New Director of Pacific Northwest Center of Excellence for Clean Energy
The Daily Chronicle, January 20, 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)
You can also access an archive of WSW In the Media.
