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UID:8637-1654866000-1654880400@workforce-central.org
SUMMARY:Jobfest
DESCRIPTION:Jobfest has gone virtual! This annual event provides young adults ages 16 to 24 with an opportunity to meet with employers who are ready to hire for full-time\, part-time\, and seasonal positions in Pierce County. \nThis year\, we’ve also added a pavilion for community resources and partners to support employment\, career\, and personal development. \n  \nEmployers and partners confirmed to be attending include:\n\nEmployers \n\nYMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties\nGillette Sewer & Utility\nSole Source Medical\nUSPS\nAlliance Environmental Group\, LLC.\nFirst Student\nDepartment of Children\, Youth and Families\nChick-fil-A\nAdvanced Health Care\nKorean Woman’s Association\nFred Meyer Store Team\nCity of Auburn\nCity of Bonney Lake\nCity of Tacoma\nAAFES\nHarbor Place at Cottesmore\nPierce Transit\nCompass Plumbing and Drain\nAll Ways Caring Homecare\nGensco\nUSPS\nMultiCare\nMcLane Food Service\nDSHS\nTruFit Staffing Solutions Inc.\nHeadway Workforce Solutions\nPhoenix Processor Limited Partnership\nTapco\nNisqually Land Trust\nOdom Corporation\n\nCommunity Resources \n\nBates Technical College\nAJAC | Aerospace Joint Apprenticeship Committee\nRAIN Incubator\nRight at School\nPalmer Pathways Pre-Apprentice Program\nKorean Women’s Association\nTacoma Community College\nNW Job Corp\nCareer Team\n\nInternships \n\nPush for Dreams\nTacoma Trophy\nIntentions Juice and Smoothie Bar\nThe Five2Five Wedding & Event Venue\nT Stone Construction LLC\nGoodwill – Youth Next Gen\nAmerican Structures & Design\nL’Arche Tahoma Hope\nIMPACT Public Schools\nBennett Industries\nEight Twenty Eight\nValeo Vocation\n\n  \n\nIf you have questions about Jobfest\, please email us at BusinessSolutions@workforce-central.org \nRegistration is now open for this event. Click here to register!
URL:https://workforce-central.org/calendar/jobfest-2022/
LOCATION:Virtual via Hire Pierce County platform
CATEGORIES:For Businesses,For Young Adults,Hiring Events,WFC Business Solutions Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="WorkForce Central Business Solutions Team":MAILTO:businesssolutions@workforce-central.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220601T115000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220601T125500
DTSTAMP:20260903T061933
CREATED:20220112T171157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220207T163521Z
UID:8207-1654084200-1654088100@workforce-central.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: SharedWork and WOTC/Bonding/ tax incentives to hire and retain
DESCRIPTION:The Employment Security Department SharedWork/Business-Friendly Programs feature this important business webinar series. The webinar series provides program overviews and highlights the requirements and resources\, and the most current information for businesses. This valuable information will help businesses make informed decisions for their operational effectiveness\, stay resilient and thrive during the ebb and flow of economic cycles. \nThe webinar features the SharedWork program and the Workforce Opportunity and Tax Credit (WOTC) and Bonding programs. Learn the latest developments of two important programs businesses need to know about for their operational effectiveness and to thrive. Register HERE.
URL:https://workforce-central.org/calendar/webinar-sharedwork-and-wotc-bonding-tax-incentives-to-hire-and-retain/
CATEGORIES:For Businesses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220505T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220505T130000
DTSTAMP:20260903T061933
CREATED:20220125T190455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220502T151004Z
UID:8388-1651741200-1651755600@workforce-central.org
SUMMARY:Hire Pierce County Virtual Job Fair
DESCRIPTION:Meet with employers ready to hire right now! \nJoin us at Hire Pierce County\, a free virtual job fair featuring employers throughout Pierce County looking to fill open positions. Job opportunities range from healthcare to manufacturing and everything in between. You don’t want to miss this event! \nRegistration is now open for this event. Click here to register! \nEmployers at this month’s job fair:\n\nOrion Industries\nCareage\nMultiCare\nNextaff\nKorean Women’s Association (KWA)\nLes Schwab\nUSPS\nChick-fil-A\nLiberty Military Housing\nAAFES\nNorthrop Grumman\nAmazon\nPuget Sound Naval Shipyard\nBellmont Cabinets\nDirect Auto Insurance\nSole Source Medical\nRight at School\nWDVA\nService Linen\nColumbia Distributing\nYMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties\nCommercial Driver School\nPhoenix Processor Limited Partnership\nPierce Transit\nAshley Furniture Industries\nUEI College\nUtiligi Communications\nFairfield Inn-Puyallup\nTrillium\nSouth Correctional Entity (SCORE Jail)\nFedEx\nHumming.\nPioneer Human Services\nMaxim Healthcare Staffing\nLiuna\nAdvanced Healthcare\n\nAre you an employer interested in participating in a job fair? Get more info on our business page here.
URL:https://workforce-central.org/calendar/hire-pierce-county-virtual-job-fair-3/
LOCATION:Virtual via Hire Pierce County platform
CATEGORIES:For Businesses,For Job Seekers,Hire Pierce County,Hiring Events,WFC Business Solutions Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="WorkForce Central Business Solutions Team":MAILTO:businesssolutions@workforce-central.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220504T115000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220504T125500
DTSTAMP:20260903T061933
CREATED:20220112T170459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220207T163606Z
UID:8206-1651665000-1651668900@workforce-central.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: SharedWork and Tax and Wages
DESCRIPTION:The Employment Security Department SharedWork/Business-Friendly Programs feature this important business webinar series. The webinar series provides program overviews and highlights the requirements and resources\, and the most current information for businesses. This valuable information will help businesses make informed decisions for their operational effectiveness\, stay resilient and thrive during the ebb and flow of economic cycles.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe webinar features the SharedWork program and Tax & Wages. Learn the latest developments of two important programs businesses need to know about for their operational effectiveness and to thrive. Register HERE.
URL:https://workforce-central.org/calendar/webinar-sharedwork-and-tax-and-wages/
CATEGORIES:For Businesses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220406T115000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220406T125500
DTSTAMP:20260903T061933
CREATED:20220112T165758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220207T163703Z
UID:8205-1649245800-1649249700@workforce-central.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: SharedWork and WA Cares Fund (long-term services and supports)
DESCRIPTION:The Employment Security Department SharedWork/Business-Friendly Programs feature this important business webinar series. The webinar series provides program overviews and highlights the requirements and resources\, and the most current information for businesses. This valuable information will help businesses make informed decisions for their operational effectiveness\, stay resilient and thrive during the ebb and flow of economic cycles. \nThe webinar features the SharedWork program and the new WA CARES (Long term supports and services). Learn the latest developments of two important programs businesses need to know about for their operational effectiveness and to thrive. Register HERE.
URL:https://workforce-central.org/calendar/webinar-sharedwork-and-wa-cares-fund-long-term-services-and-supports/
CATEGORIES:For Businesses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220323T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220323T110000
DTSTAMP:20260903T061933
CREATED:20220321T223545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220321T223611Z
UID:8594-1648029600-1648033200@workforce-central.org
SUMMARY:Sumner\, WA Business Updates - Live Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Sumner is Thriving! \nJoin us to learn about the latest business updates specific to Sumner\, including information on economic development activity\, business and workforce resources\, and available employer and employee transit solutions. Register HERE.
URL:https://workforce-central.org/calendar/sumner-wa-business-updates-live-webinar/
CATEGORIES:For Businesses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220311T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220311T153000
DTSTAMP:20260903T061933
CREATED:20220207T162214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220207T163004Z
UID:8448-1646996400-1647012600@workforce-central.org
SUMMARY:EmPower Women's Leadership Conference
DESCRIPTION:EmPower Women’s Leadership Conference brings together women in trades careers to celebrate their success as leaders\, inspire other women to find and embrace their inner leader\, and showcase the possibilities when women succeed in breaking barriers. Hear from industry leaders\, current apprentices\, and a nutritional expert on what it takes to step into leadership\, and maintain a healthy lifestyle in all industries. FREE virtual event. REGISTER HERE.
URL:https://workforce-central.org/calendar/empower-womens-leadership-conference/
CATEGORIES:For Businesses
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ORGANIZER;CN="Construction Center of Excellence":MAILTO:cce@rtc.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220310T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220310T150000
DTSTAMP:20260903T061933
CREATED:20220127T171637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220207T163814Z
UID:8412-1646899200-1646924400@workforce-central.org
SUMMARY:Alliance Northwest
DESCRIPTION:Alliance Northwest is the largest business-to-government conference in the Pacific Northwest. This event features high-quality workshops and matchmaking sessions between small businesses\, government agencies\, and prime contractors.  The event is in its 36th year.  Hosted by Thurston Economic Development Council\, home of Washington Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC)\, Alliance Northwest has a strong history of federal agency support. It is widely known as the place where business and government learn and connect. The event is being held virtually this year. Register HERE.
URL:https://workforce-central.org/calendar/alliance-northwest/
CATEGORIES:For Businesses
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ORGANIZER;CN="Thurston County Economic Development Council":MAILTO:alliance@thurstonedc.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220309T115000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220309T125500
DTSTAMP:20260903T061933
CREATED:20220112T165214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220207T163858Z
UID:8204-1646826600-1646830500@workforce-central.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: SharedWork & Industry Panel
DESCRIPTION:The Employment Security Department SharedWork/Business-Friendly Programs feature this important business webinar series. The webinar series provides program overviews and highlights the requirements and resources\, and the most current information for businesses. This valuable information will help businesses make informed decisions for their operational effectiveness\, stay resilient and thrive during the ebb and flow of economic cycles. \nThe webinar features the SharedWork program with a panel of businesses from different industries sharing their insights to help others. Learn the latest developments of two important programs businesses need to know about for their operational effectiveness and to thrive. Register HERE.
URL:https://workforce-central.org/calendar/webinar-sharedwork-industry-panel/
CATEGORIES:For Businesses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220224T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220224T100000
DTSTAMP:20260903T061933
CREATED:20220218T002131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220218T002131Z
UID:8528-1645693200-1645696800@workforce-central.org
SUMMARY:Content Connection - Grow with Google
DESCRIPTION:Discover Google tools that can help business owners work and manage their business during this time of uncertainty. Plus\, get insights on more online and timely resources for small businesses. \nIn this workshop we’ll discuss how to:\n*Update critical business information online\n*Keep customers informed\n*Conduct virtual meetings\n*Access important files from anywhere \nSpeaker: Bryan Caplan\nBryan Caplan is all about helping you build a bigger\, better business. A national speaker for Grow with Google and Constant Contact\, award-winning CEO of Bryan Caplan Marketing and host of the Bigger Better Biz channel on YouTube\, Bryan works with entrepreneurs around the world\, teaching and coaching on digital marketing topics to help small businesses grow and succeed. \nBryan is a guest lecturer at several colleges and universities throughout the country. He has also been featured on Inc\, GoDaddy\, Constant Contact\, SCORE.org\, and the Boston Business Journal. \nAfter the event\, go to BryanCaplan.com/go to sign up for Bryan’s upcoming marketing classes\, join his free marketing community\, and apply for a free one-on-one strategy session with Bryan and his team. \nThe cost is free to Chamber members. $10 for non members. Register HERE.
URL:https://workforce-central.org/calendar/content-connection-grow-with-google/
CATEGORIES:For Businesses
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tacoma Pierce Chamber":MAILTO:alisonb@tacomachamber.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220218T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220218T130000
DTSTAMP:20260903T061933
CREATED:20220216T223119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220216T224214Z
UID:8492-1645185600-1645189200@workforce-central.org
SUMMARY:Content Connection: Online Library Resources for Your Business
DESCRIPTION:The Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber is looking to provide the business community access to FREE resources related to: hiring\, fund development\, staff education\, data\, marketing\, networking and more. If your business is looking to increase its tool kit and opportunities without taking a hit to your bottom line than join them on Friday for Content Connections a virtual session presented by the Pierce County Library. You must register HERE to get the meeting link. This is a complimentary service for Chamber members. If you are not a chamber member\, cost is $10.
URL:https://workforce-central.org/calendar/content-connection-online-library-resources-for-your-business/
CATEGORIES:For Businesses
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tacoma Pierce Chamber":MAILTO:alisonb@tacomachamber.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220217T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220217T130000
DTSTAMP:20260903T061933
CREATED:20220105T195137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220211T020833Z
UID:8180-1645088400-1645102800@workforce-central.org
SUMMARY:Hire Pierce County Virtual Job Fair
DESCRIPTION:Meet with employers ready to hire right now! \nJoin us at Hire Pierce County\, a free virtual job fair featuring employers throughout Pierce County looking to fill open positions. Job opportunities range from healthcare to manufacturing and everything in between. You don’t want to miss this event! \nRegister today! \n  \nEmployers at this month’s job fair:\n\nFastenal\nPioneer Human Services\nLatchel\nTommy Nobis Center\nPenske\nAll Ways Caring\nRambo Total Pest Control\nKorean Women’s Association (KWA)\nCascade Eye & Skin\nMultiCare\nSkookum\nTool Gauge\nAmazon\nAero Precision\nColumbia Distributing\nO’Reilly Auto Parts\nChick-fil-A\nAAFES\nWDVA\nPierce County Roofers\nFedEx\nPierce Transit\nUSPS\nFred Meyer Distribution Center\nOdom Corporation\n\n  \nAre you an employer interested in participating in a job fair? Get more info on our business page here.
URL:https://workforce-central.org/calendar/hire-pierce-county-virtual-job-fair-2/
LOCATION:Virtual via Hire Pierce County platform
CATEGORIES:For Businesses,For Job Seekers,Hire Pierce County,Hiring Events,WFC Business Solutions Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="WorkForce Central Business Solutions Team":MAILTO:businesssolutions@workforce-central.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220209T115000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220209T125500
DTSTAMP:20260903T061933
CREATED:20220112T164724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220207T163940Z
UID:8203-1644407400-1644411300@workforce-central.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: SharedWork and Paid Family and Medical Leave
DESCRIPTION:The Employment Security Department SharedWork/Business-Friendly Programs feature this important business webinar series. The webinar series provides program overviews and highlights the requirements and resources\, and the most current information for businesses. This valuable information will help businesses make informed decisions for their operational effectiveness\, stay resilient and thrive during the ebb and flow of economic cycles. \nThe webinar features the SharedWork program and Paid Family and Medical Leave for business resilience. Learn the latest developments of two important programs businesses need to know about for their operational effectiveness and to thrive. Register HERE.
URL:https://workforce-central.org/calendar/webinar-sharedwork-and-paid-family-and-medical-leave/
CATEGORIES:For Businesses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220119T115000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220119T125500
DTSTAMP:20260903T061933
CREATED:20220112T164329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220112T193118Z
UID:8201-1642593000-1642596900@workforce-central.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: SharedWork and LMEA data to start and/or grow your business
DESCRIPTION:The Employment Security Department SharedWork/Business-Friendly Programs feature this important business webinar series. The webinar series provides program overviews and highlights the requirements and resources\, and the most current information for businesses. This valuable information will help businesses make informed decisions for their operational effectiveness\, stay resilient and thrive during the ebb and flow of economic cycles. \nThe webinar features the SharedWork program and labor market and economic information for the resilience of new and existing businesses.
URL:https://workforce-central.org/calendar/webinar-sharedwork-and-lmea-data-to-start-and-or-grow-your-business/
CATEGORIES:For Businesses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211216T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211216T130000
DTSTAMP:20260903T061933
CREATED:20211214T222438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220124T182722Z
UID:8150-1639645200-1639659600@workforce-central.org
SUMMARY:Hire Pierce County Virtual Job Fair
DESCRIPTION:Meet with employers ready to hire right now! \nJoin us at Hire Pierce County\, a free virtual job fair featuring employers throughout Pierce County looking to fill open positions. Job opportunities range from healthcare to manufacturing and everything in between. You don’t want to miss this event! \nRegister today! \nEmployers at this month’s job fair include:\n\nAgape Adoption Agency\nNextaff\nColumbia Distributing\nUSPS\nNorthrop Grumman\nAAFES\nKWA\nWalgreens\nTool Gauge\nUtiligi Communications\nPuget Sound Naval Shipyard\nO’Reilly Auto Parts\nTacoma Glass\nAmerican Structures & Design\nSouth Sound 911\nCommunity Health Care\nAero Precision Inc – Tacoma\nCascade Eye & Skin\nPioneer Human Industries\nAmazon
URL:https://workforce-central.org/calendar/hire-pierce-county-virtual-job-fair/
LOCATION:Virtual via Hire Pierce County platform
CATEGORIES:For Businesses,For Job Seekers,Hiring Events,WFC Business Solutions Event
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