New Resource for Laid-off Workers in Pierce County
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 30, 2020 New Resource for Laid-off Workers in Pierce County Laid-off workers have a new resource to help them navigate unemployment insurance, [...]
Pre-announcement of Young Adult/Youth Request for Proposals allows more planning time for applicants
The release date for the Request for Proposals for Young Adult Services has been moved to February 1, 2021. PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 19, 2020 Pre-announcement of [...]
Lifting Military Families Lifts the Community
Pierce County and Joint Base Lewis McCord are interconnected through history, economy, and people. The WorkSource system partners with JBLM leaders to serve those who have served us. This [...]
CARES Act partnership creates over 70 new paid job internships for young adults
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 23, 2020 CARES Act partnership creates over 70 new paid job internships for young adults A partnership between Pierce County Economic [...]
Will women lose out in the recovery?
In April 2020, Pierce County had a 18.7 percent unemployment rate that has since dropped to 10.1 percent.1 The recovery has begun, but re-employment for women is lagging and that has [...]
Strengthening Partnerships
Katie Condit, CEO, WorkForce Central It’s an amazing time and place to rethink workforce development. After coming to WorkForce Central in July, I’ve been welcomed by incredible community [...]
Supporting New Graduates in a Pandemic
Supporting New Graduates in a Pandemic High school graduates face a sober reality after the congratulations cards are tucked away. High unemployment, business closures, and uncertainty about [...]
Preparing to get 150,000 Pierce County residents back to work
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 11, 2020 Preparing to get 150,000 Pierce County residents back to work Tacoma, WA – In April, 18.2 percent of Pierce County workers lost jobs to [...]
