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Thriving Together: WorkForce Central’s Commitment to Local Growth
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Every great endeavor begins with a purpose — a reason that drives us forward. At WorkForce Central, our purpose is clear: to help create a…
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Report Highlights Investments to Black, Latine, Native American Communities
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In 2024, WorkForce Central allocated roughly $2.7 million in Community Reinvestment Funds to support minority-owned small businesses and job seekers in Pierce County, addressing racial,…
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Creating Pathways to Good Jobs in Construction, Manufacturing
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Through the Washington Jobs Initiative, WorkForce Central, in partnership with local trades programs and colleges, is helping support the next generation of workers in the…
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Building Pathways to Success for Justice-Impacted Job Seekers
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In September, Gov. Jay Inslee announced Washington’s inclusion as the sixth state in the Reentry 2030 initiative, a national effort to reduce recidivism by breaking…
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Behavioral Health Consortium Supporting Interns, Launches Grant
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Work under The Pierce County Behavioral Health Consortium is underway and gaining momentum, with more than 30 partner organizations working together to address challenges facing…
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New Financial Coaching Services Launch at WorkSource Pierce
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The WorkSource Pierce One-Stop Center began hosting Financial Coaching services for customers this month! We are excited to announce this new partnership with Sound Outreach,…
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Women in the Workplace
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While we live in a modern era, where progress is celebrated and inclusivity is championed, disparities persist for women in the workforce. Despite strides made…
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Workforce Grants to Support Black, Latine, and Native American-Owned Small Businesses
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With the help of Community Reinvestment Fund dollars from the Department of Commerce, WorkForce Central is working with local Black, Latine, and Native American-owned businesses…
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Industry Training Report Highlights $2.6 Million Investment
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Industry training plays a crucial role in workforce development by supporting individuals to grow professionally and helping employers build a skilled and adaptable workforce capable…
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