CONTACT: LINDA NGUYEN. 253.495.8515
Tacoma, WA – The WorkForce Central Executive Board and the Pierce County Workforce Development Council has awarded $1.2 million of Workforce Innovation and Opportunity (WIOA) funds to ResCare to provide business services in Pierce County for the period of July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2018.
ResCare has more than 350 workforce operations and more than 2,000 workforce professionals deployed throughout the United States. Since 1968, their mission has been to assist people to reach their highest level of independence by (1) helping job seekers and students prepare for self-sustaining employment opportunities, (2) supporting businesses in their efforts to secure qualified employees and (3) functioning as a trusted community partner.
With these funds, ResCare will work closely with Pierce County economic development partners, local businesses, labor, and the community at large to ensure businesses have access to a 21st century workforce. “We are confident that ResCare will provide the same high quality business services that WorkForce Central has done historically. We will partner closely with ResCare to ensure a seamless transition of services,” says Linda Nguyen, WorkForce Central CEO. This investment will increase the competitiveness of the local business community.
For more information, contact Linda Nguyen at [email protected] or 253-495-8515