Anchored in Purpose, Lit Up by Connection
November 2025
WORKING WITH WHAT'S IN USNovember 4 - 6, 2025 - The 2025 Washington Workforce Association Fall Conference in Tacoma brought together professionals from across the state to learn, share, and reimagine what’s next for our state’s workforce system.Under the theme Innovate. Elevate. Accelerate., this year’s gathering drew nearly 350 workforce professionals from across Washington. The conference ...
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Inside a Poverty Simulation Workshop
November 2025
An Exercise in UnderstandingOctober 24, 2025 - Workforce partners across North Central Washington participated in a Poverty Simulation hosted at Big Bend Community College — an interactive exercise offering a glimpse into the daily challenges and tough decisions faced by families living in poverty.What Happens in a Poverty Simulation?Each “week” in the simulation lasted just 15 minutes, com...
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Announcement of Business Investment Awards 2025
October 2025
Build. Grow. Thrive. October 2025 - Fifteen local businesses across Okanogan, Chelan, Douglas, Grant, and Adams counties have each been awarded investment grants up to $5,000 from the Washington State Department of Commerce, distributed through SkillSource Regional Workforce Board.These business grants are designed to support business startup, recovery, or growth. Due to limited funding, eligible...
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Seeing Workforce in Action: Representative Burnett Visits SkillSource
October 2025
Insight from InsideOctober 2025 – Representative Brian Burnett has driven past the SkillSource sign on Mission Street many times through the years. Last week he was invited inside to learn exactly how SkillSource serves and impacts communities in North Central Washington as the local workforce development board for the region.Burnett, newly elected to represent the 12th Legislative District, spe...
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The SkillSource Impact Report, PY 2024-25
October 2025
IMPACT IN ACTIONOctober 2025 - The Impact Report for Program Year 2024–25 shares highlights, stories, and outcomes that demonstrate how workforce development is transforming lives and businesses across North Central Washington.From apprenticeships and training investments to small business growth and new community partnerships, this year’s report captures the progress and resilience that keep ...
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New Investment Expands Career Pathways for Incarcerated Individuals
August 2025
Re-entry, Skills, Employment, & TrainingAugust 13, 2025 - SkillSource Regional Workforce Board, in partnership with South Central Workforce, Yakima County, and People for People, has been awarded a Pathways Home 6 grant from the U.S. Department of Labor to launch RESET: the Re-entry, Skills, Employment, and Training Program. RESET will serve incarcerated individuals in Chelan and Yakima Coun...
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2025 Grant-Adams Workforce Collaboration Summit
August 2025
Agency Connections in ActionAugust 1, 2025 - Big Bend Community College welcomed workforce professionals from across the region for the annual Grant-Adams Workforce Collaboration Summit. Over coffee and conversation, partners came together with a shared goal: to strengthen agency relationships and improve service coordination—so more people in our communities can access the support they need to ...
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Apprenticeships Are Building Central Washington’s Future
July 2025
Partners in ApprenticeshipIn Central Washington, apprenticeships are doing more than filling skills gaps, they're transforming lives, strengthening communities, and building a workforce that’s ready for the demands of tomorrow's economy. As a local Workforce Development Board, SkillSource plays a dual role: we connect, fund, and support individuals pursuing apprenticeships, and we help create ne...
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Making Connections at Moses Lake Business After Hours
July 2025
Good Work, Good VibesJuly 2025 - On July 1, the WorkSource Center in Moses Lake came alive with music, conversation, and connection during a well-attended Business After Hours event. Co-hosted by the Moses Lake Chamber of Commerce, SkillSource, and the Opportunities Industrialization Center (OIC) of Washington, the event welcomed more than 75 guests from across the community, including local emplo...
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Students Explore Careers in Summer Workshop Series
July 2025
Learning Through ExperienceJuly 2025 - Sometimes the best way to understand a career is to step into the workplace and see it in action. That's exactly what this summer's Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) worksite tours offered to local students: a chance to explore industries, meet professionals, and start shaping their vision for the future.SkillSource partners with local schools, the...
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