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Apprenticeship is a Pierce County Workforce Strategy
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National Apprenticeship Week is here, and for Pierce County, this is more than a national celebration. It is a reminder of something we already know…
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Shaping the Workforce One Internship at a Time
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by Christian Reed, Talent Pipeline Manager Pierce County is at the forefront of an innovative approach to workforce development through its robust internship programs. These…
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Business Solutions Supporting More Than 400 Workers in WestRock Closure
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WorkForce Central’s Business Solutions team has been working hard to support employees through Pierce County’s largest business closure of 2023, the WestRock paper mill. The…
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Boeing Finds Support Connecting with Pierce County Job Seekers
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As the second largest private employer in Washington state, Boeing is always looking for talented people to bring onto their team. “We are WorkSource focused,…
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Business Solutions Supports Urgent Healthcare Training Need
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This spring, WorkForce Central’s Business Solutions team was able to support an urgent need by one of our WorkSource Pierce system partners, Arivva, to help…
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Industry Training Initiative Offers Healthcare, Water Systems, and Advanced Manufacturing Cohorts
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To provide a pool of qualified job seekers to meet the workforce needs of high-demand industries in Pierce County, WorkForce Central is investing in a…
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Machine Shop Using Upskill/Reskill Fund For Specialized Training
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A machine shop in Fife is utilizing the Employer Upskill/Reskill Fund to train more employees on specialized drilling equipment. Currently, only a couple of employees…
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Upskill/Reskill Fund Supporting De-escalation Training for Humane Society Staff
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The Humane Society of Tacoma Pierce County is utilizing the Upskill/Reskill Fund to provide staff with valuable de-escalation training. The training will offer staff the…
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Business Highlight: Olympus Services, LLC
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The first contract under our new Upskill/Reskill Fund was successfully completed and will help a micro business in Pierce County streamline its processes. “This program…
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