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2023
October
October 2, 2023 – Subsidies available for nonprofits, women-owned and other businesses to hire student summer interns
September
September 7, 2023 – Job seekers can access more than 25 companies with open jobs at WorkSource hiring event on September 12
September 7, 2023 – Job seekers can access more than 25 companies with open jobs at WorkSource hiring event on September 20
August
August 4, 2023 – WorkSource hosting hiring event on August 16
August 7, 2023 – WorkSource and Fort Vancouver Regional Libraries partner to bring resources to the community at August 23 fair
February
February 10, 2023 – Workforce Southwest Washington and High-Tech Council seek to fill more high-tech manufacturing jobs at March 1 hiring event
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
You can also access an archive of press releases, past and present.
2023
Southwest Washington’s regional economist Scott Bailey signs off after 33 years
The Columbian, November 25, 2023
Clark County Business Briefing
The Columbian, October 28, 2023
Share welcomes new board directors; Carlos Rodriguez-Vega of Grocery Outlet Orchards and Nolan Yaws-Gonzalez of Workforce Southwest Washington
Vancouver Business Journal, October 25, 2023
Subsidies available for nonprofits, women-owned and other businesses to hire student summer interns
Vancouver Business Journal, October 12, 2023
Future Leaders Project: Thomas’ Cybersecurity Internship at Edge
Edge Networks, October 2023
Workforce Southwest Washington adds new board members with local ties
The Daily News, September 15, 2023
Future Leaders Project: Johnny’s Marketing Internship at Edge
Edge Networks, September 2023
Is there a ‘September Surge’ in hiring in Clark County?
The Columbian, September 9, 2023
Employment growth in Cowlitz County drives business, report shows
The Daily News, September 7, 2023
XChange Recovery gives 10,000 pairs of socks to people living without homes
The Columbian, September 2, 2023
Longview biogas plant aims to bring jobs by 2024, reduce greenhouse gases
The Daily News, August 16, 2023
Commissioners handle business in under an hour
The Wahkiakum County Eagle, August 10, 2023
Cascade Park Community Library will host resource fair
The Columbian, August 8, 2023
WorkSource hosting hiring event on Aug. 16
Clark County Today, August 4, 2023
WSW investment helps leading long-term care provider train, advance and retain employees
Kelso Longview Chamber “Business Connection” August 2023 (Page 7)
Letter: Help build local workforce
The Columbian, July 19, 2023
Workforce Southwest Washington helps train, retain health care workers
The Columbian, July 19, 2023
Clark County Council discusses economic development, workforce
The Columbian, July 12, 2023
Next Steps: Young Adults Find Support and Mentoring on Their Career Path
Vancouver Family Magazine, July 1, 2023
Five ways to get ready for the big interview
Kelso Longview Chamber “Business Connection” July 2023 (Page 5)
Commissioners approve expenditures and requests
Wahkiakum County Eagle, June 22, 2023
WA business group hosts seminar about hiring people with substance-use disorders
The Daily News, June 2, 2023
Five Certifications that can increase your value to employers
Kelso Longview Chamber “Business Connection” June 2023 (Page 6-7)
I-5 Bridge replacement will require strong labor pool in Clark County
The Columbian, May 30, 2023
Taking a bite out of food insecurity: partnership grows food distribution capacity
Kelso Longview Chamber “Business Connection” May 2023 (Page 6-7)
Council for Homeless webinar to address homelessness
The Columbian, April 22, 2023
Five ways WorkSource can help job seekers in Cowlitz and Wahkiakum
Kelso Longview Chamber “Business Connection” April 2023 (Page 10)
Economic Security for All program benefits local job seekers and businesses
Kelso Longview Chamber “Business Connection” April 2023 (Page 6-7)
Letter: Help business, workers
The Columbian, March 28, 2023
Economic Security for All program benefits local job seekers and businesses
Vancouver Business Journal, March 27, 2023
Opinion: Economic Security for All program benefits local job seekers and businesses
Clark County Today, March 22, 2023
Clark County Business Briefing
The Columbian, March 18, 2023
Letter: WorkSource provides assistance
The Columbian, March 7, 2023
Vancouver woman finds independence, sobriety after moving to Safe Stay Community
The Columbian, March 1, 2023
Future Leaders Project aims to ‘help cultivate diverse leaders for our growing community’
Vancouver Business Journal, Feb 13, 2023
Grow your business by investing in employee training – with help from Workforce grants
Kelso Longview Chamber “Business Connection” February 2023 (Page 10)
Jobs rising in nation, Cowlitz County, but school leaders still stress education
The Daily News, February 3, 2023
Grant available for Southwest WA nonprofits, businesses to host paid interns
The Daily News, February 2, 2023
Subsidies available for nonprofits, women-owned, other businesses to host paid summer internships
Vancouver Business Journal, February 1, 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)
You can also access an archive of WSW In the Media.