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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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A vision for the future of workforce: economic mobility through an equitable recovery

June 2, 2021

Economic mobility: the core of the American Dream. It is the foundational promise of the nation: through effort and moxie, anyone can prosper. Thanks to a wide array of excellent publications [...]

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WSW launches new strategic plan with focus on business growth/recovery and economic mobility

May 27, 2021

Our new 2021-2023 Strategic Plan focuses on creating an equitable economic recovery by supporting business growth and recovery and economic mobility. Created by business, education, staff, and [...]

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WSW CEO Stepping Down to Support Family Move

May 20, 2021

Workforce Southwest Washington (WSW) Chief Executive Officer, Kevin Perkey, will step down as CEO after three years to support his wife, Dr. B. Joy Perkey, in her new leadership role as Medical [...]

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WSW partners with LinkedIn Learning to meet business skills needs and provide 500 job seekers online training options

April 28, 2021

We are rolling out new initiatives to increase access to online training and assist 500 adults and graduating students to prepare for post-COVID jobs, especially those requiring digital skills. [...]

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Workforce SW Washington Blog

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

A vision for the future of workforce: economic mobility through an equitable recovery

WSW launches new strategic plan with focus on business growth/recovery and economic mobility

WSW CEO Stepping Down to Support Family Move

WSW partners with LinkedIn Learning to meet business skills needs and provide 500 job seekers online training options

Betsy Hanrahan