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2023
January
January 31, 2023 – Subsidies available for nonprofits, women-owned and other businesses to host paid summer interns
2022
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 2, 2022 – WSW Promotes Benton Waterous to Director of Programs
February 16, 2022 – Op-Ed – Investing in local workforce solutions
2021
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
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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2021
2020
September 17, 2020
August 20, 2020
August 4, 2020
July 2, 2020
June 18, 2020
June 4, 2020
May 14, 2020
May 7, 2020
April 30, 2020
April 16, 2020
April 2, 2020
March 26, 2020
WWA Recommendations for Response to COVID-19
You can also access an archive of newsletters, past and present.
2023
Grants open to Clark County businesses to host paid summer interns
The Columbian, February 1, 2023
Workforce Southwest Washington taking applications for employee training grants
The Columbian, January 17, 2023
Longview caregivers learn to build trust with dementia patients
The Daily News, January 16, 2023
Workforce Southwest Washington taking applications for employee training grants
The Daily News, January 16, 2023
Low wages, student debt create shortages in behavioral health workforce
Vancouver Business Journal, January 4, 2023
Foster Farms: ‘A Culture that nobody wants to walk away from’
Kelso Longview Chamber “Business Connection” January 2023 (Page 8-9)
2022
Manufacturing Day brings awareness, opportunity for teachers and students
Kelso Longview Chamber “Business Connection” December 2022 (Page 4)
Equity front and center on I-5 Bridge replacement project
The Columbian, December 3, 2022
Increasing Diversity and Skills in the Workplace
Kelso Longview Chamber “Business Connection” November 2022 (Page 12)
Workforce Southwest Washington and High-Tech Council seek to fill more than 70 manufacturing jobs at Oct. 13 hiring event
Clark County Today, October 7, 2022
Workforce year in review
Kelso Longview Chamber “Business Connection” October 2022 (Pages 8-9)
Nonprofit Spotlight: PAX Learning Center
Vancouver Business Journal, September 23, 2022
C-Tran to expand free youth bus pass program
The Columbian, September 2, 2022
Healthcare sector seeking to attract diverse, new workers to meet projected growth
Kelso Longview Chamber “Business Connection” September 2022 (Pages 8-9)
Movers & Shakers – Alyn
Vancouver Business Journal, August 9, 2022
WSW and CWWC release quality jobs framework
Vancouver Business Journal, August 2, 2022
Workforce Southwest Washington releases Quality Jobs Framework to support business growth, attract workers, create equitable economy
Kelso Longview Chamber “Business Connection” August 2022 (Page 6)
Columbia-Willamette Workforce Collaborative partners to address voluntary unemployment with new Quality Jobs Framework
Business Tribune, July 28, 2022
CWWC and Clackamas Workforce Partnership combat the Great Resignation
Clackamas Review, July 28, 2022
WSW turns 20, get to know us
Kelso Longview Chamber “Business Connection” July 2022 (Pages 6-7)
Tech startups thrive in Clark County
Columbian, June 21, 2022
Workforce Board data, recommendations to support construction industry’s current, future workforce
Vancouver Business Journal, June 1, 2022
Data and recommendations to support construction’s current and future workforce
Kelso Longview Chamber “Business Connection” June 2022 (Pages 6-8)
Helping Students Find Jobs
Clark College Foundation, May 4, 2022
Investing in local workforce development pays dividends
Kelso Longview Chamber “Business Connection” May 2022 (Pages 8-9)
$10M to benefit regional projects
Columbian, April 3, 2022
Labor market report shows manufacturing sector is strong
Kelso Longview Chamber “Business Connection” April 2022 (Pages 8-10)
Senator Murray Meeting – Miriam Halliday – SummerWorks
March 31, 2022
Senator Murray Highlights Federal Funding Secured for Local Projects in Southwest Washington
U.S. Senator Patty Murray’s Website, March 31, 2022
Radio Interview with Miriam Halliday
KLCC radio KEDO 1270 AM or 99.9 FM, March 30, 2022
Now is the time to invest in local workforce solutions for Washington’s economic recovery
Vancouver Business Journal, March 3, 2022
Grants available for employee training leading to quality jobs and workforce equity
Kelso Longview Chamber “Business Connection” March 2022 (Pages 8-9)
WSW promotes Benton Waterous to Director of Programs
Vancouver Business Journal, February 18, 2022
New Year offers opportunities for new skills
Kelso Longview Chamber “Business Connection” February 2022 (Page 10)
WSW names Miriam Halliday as CEO
Kelso Longview Chamber “Business Connection” January 2022 (Page 12)
2021
As Longview’s economy bounces back, business board works to create quality jobs
Daily News, December 28, 2021
Business Briefing – Miriam Halliday
Columbian, December 19, 2021
Demand for pharmacy technicians, staff remains high in Southwest Washington
Vancouver Business Journal, December 15, 2021
Workforce SW WA names Miriam Halliday as new CEO
Vancouver Business Journal, December 9, 2021
In Our View: Child care crisis slowing economic recovery
Columbian, December 8, 2021
Clark County, Southwest Washington childcare in crisis
Columbian, December 4, 2021
How companies and job seekers are shaping the future of quality employment
Kelso Longview Chamber “Business Connection” December 2021 (Pages 14-15)
Construction industry workforce plan focuses on attracting new talent and retention
Kelso Longview Chamber “Business Connection” November 2021 (Page 14-15)
Bootcamp for Prep Cooks Supplies Ingredients for Entry Into Food Service Career
The Skanner, October 21, 2021
BIAW President joins Workforce Southwest Washington Board
Building Industry Association of Washington, October 6, 2021
Where are all the job applicants?
Kelso Longview Chamber “Business Connection” October 2021 (Page 12)
Forging Future Leaders
Washington State University Vancouver, Northwest Crimson & Grey, Fall 2021
Should your business host an intern from a local school?
Oregonian, September 12, 2021 (Page 8)
Youth summer Jobs are good for business
Kelso Longview Chamber “Business Connection” September 2021 (Page 10)
Movers & Shakers – Mandipa Masike
Vancouver Business Journal, August 2, 2021
Taking steps toward economic recovery and business growth
Kelso Longview Chamber “Business Connection” August 2021 (Page 10)
SummerWorks program providing 80 youth with summer jobs
Vancouver Business Journal, July 15, 2021
Workforce SW WA to provide grants to companies for employee training, internships
Vancouver Business Journal, July 13, 2021
Workforce resources available to assist manufacturing companies
Kelso Longview Chamber “Business Connection” July 2021 (Pages 10-11)
Castle Rock schools to open child care center
Daily News, June 14, 2021
A vision for the future of workforce: Economic mobility through an equitable recovery
Kelso Longview Chamber “Business Connection” June 2021 (Page 8)
Virtual hiring fair held today
Daily News, May 26, 2021
READOUT: U.S. Conference of Mayors Meets with U.S. Labor Secretary Marty Walsh to Discuss Investing in America’s Workforce
U.S. Conference of Mayors, May 4, 2021
Key focus of new workforce strategic plan is business growth and recovery
Kelso Longview Chamber “Business Connection” May 2021 (Page 8)
Workforce SW WA partners with LinkedIn Learning to meet business skills needs and provide 500 job seekers online training options
ClarkCountyToday.com, April 29, 2021
Healthcare virtual hiring fair planned
Columbian, April 20, 2021
Aerospace company coming to Port of Camas-Washougal
Columbian, April 16, 2021
Aerospace company headed to Washougal
Camas Post-Record, April 15, 2021
Healthcare Virtual Hiring Event
ClarkCountyLive.com, April 14, 2021
WorkSource to host Healthcare Virtual Hiring Fair April 21
ClarkCountyToday.com, April 8, 2021
Get a head start on job hunting now
Kelso Longview Chamber “Business Connection” April 2021 (Pages 14-15)
Cowlitz County unemployment rates drop, extended federal benefits secured
Daily News, March 17, 2021
Collaboration of Workforce boards and business is key to equitable recovery
Kelso Longview Chamber “Business Connection” March 2021 (Page 14)
Child care system ‘crippled’ by pandemic, needs ‘influx of resources’ to survive; Cowlitz County better than neighbors
The Spokesman-Review, February 5, 2021
Child care system ‘crippled’ by pandemic, needs ‘influx of resources’ to survive; Cowlitz County better than neighbors
The Daily News, February 4, 2021
Collaboration of workforce boards and business is key to equitable economic recovery
National Association of workforce Boards (NAWBlog) February 4, 2021
New faces joining health care workforce
Clark College “Clark 24/7,” February 1, 2021
The business case for childcare
Kelso Longview Chamber “Business Connection” February 2021 (Page 14)
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
Businesses, worker advocates at odds over impact of expanded unemployment
Daily News, April 5, 2021
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)
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