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.

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.

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.

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.

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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