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Common Thread: A Conversation with Randy Curry and Nate Mack

May 2026

Kelli Martinelli chatted with SkillSource board members Nate Mack and Randy Curry for a Common Thread conversation on the skilled trades, workforce barriers, and the next generation of tradespeople. 

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A diverse group of young people in white hard hats and orange t-shirts stand behind a carpentry demonstration table.

Field Trips Flip A Switch

May 2026

SkillSource students explore career pathways at the Grant County PUD and Columbia Basin Job Corps, discovering how training in the trades can lead to high-wage, debt-free jobs.

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An alternative learning center classroom with students at computers and a long-haired instructor gives one on one assistant to a student.

It Starts With Someone Who Sees You

May 2026

Education is a cornerstone of our workforce system. Teacher Appreciation Week is a chance to recognize the people who have chosen this path, and who measure success in the growth of others.

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Four smiling women, diverse in age and appearance, in dressy attire, the youngest with long dark hair holds up a clear glass award.

Honoring Success & Partnership at The 35th Recognition Banquet

March 2026

The 35th Recognition Banquet was a celebration of the human connections that move our communities forward, honoring individuals, employers, partners, and staff.

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Real-World Learning Through Project Based Learning

March 2026

SkillSource Learning Center students learn about accessibility and community inclusion through a hands-on Project-Based Learning experience.

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Success Stories

Finding Her Footing in Healthcare

From Open Doors Youth Reengagement, to a promising pathway in healthcare, Skylar has found her footing through hard work and a paid work experience with Regency Omak Rehabilitation Center.

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Training for the Long Run

For a gym in a rural community, "training the trainer" through on-the-job training ensures that the right candidate can gain the specific expertise needed to lead.

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A Career in Rural Home Care

Maribel was a dislocated worker who received career guidance through SkillSource and now meets a rural home care need as a certified Home Health Aide with Welcome Home Care.

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