Blog - Workforce Southwest Washington

How companies and job seekers are shaping the future of quality employment

November 23, 2021

What makes a position a quality job? Workforce Southwest Washington (WSW) and its partners in the Columbia-Willamette Workforce Collaborative (CWWC) are seeking answers to that question. [...]

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Banfield Pet Hospital’s Diversity Resource Groups elevate voices and solve community problems

November 5, 2021

Banfield Pet Hospital is committed to fostering a culture where Associates have a sense of belonging and are empowered to impact change through their collective ideas and voices. Banfield started [...]

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Construction industry workforce plan focuses on attracting new talent and employee retention

October 19, 2021

In the next 10 years, more than 15,000 new construction jobs are expected in the region. One-fifth of the region’s construction workforce is at, or nearing, retirement age and the need for [...]

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Companies benefit from diverse and untapped talent of individuals with disabilities

October 15, 2021

October celebrates the 76th National Disability Employment Awareness Month. Led by the U.S. Department of Labor, the month’s purpose is to provide education on disability employment issues and [...]

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Strategic plan update

July 21, 2021

Since our last update, we have launched our new 2021-2023 Strategic Plan which focuses on creating an equitable economic recovery by supporting business growth and recovery and economic mobility. [...]

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SummerWorks program providing 80 youth with summer jobs

July 16, 2021

For summer 2021, WSW is expecting 80 young adults to participate in our SummerWorks program, a 100-hour internship, with approximately 40 businesses hosting the interns. Before the internship [...]

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Workforce resources available to assist manufacturing companies

July 7, 2021

Manufacturing and Technology are keystone industries to Washington’s thriving economy. Through a symbiotic relationship, the two industries bolster Washington’s economy contributing to job [...]

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Retain your employees – grants available to companies for employee training

June 22, 2021

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 [...]

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Grow your workforce – grants available to companies for paid interns

June 21, 2021

Employing an intern is a great way to meet potential candidates for your open jobs and train them to your company’s specific standards. And it allows your company to gain fresh perspectives [...]

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Workforce SW Washington Blog

How companies and job seekers are shaping the future of quality employment

Banfield Pet Hospital’s Diversity Resource Groups elevate voices and solve community problems

Construction industry workforce plan focuses on attracting new talent and employee retention

Companies benefit from diverse and untapped talent of individuals with disabilities

Strategic plan update

SummerWorks program providing 80 youth with summer jobs

Workforce resources available to assist manufacturing companies

Retain your employees – grants available to companies for employee training

Grow your workforce – grants available to companies for paid interns

Betsy Hanrahan