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New Resource for Laid-off Workers in Pierce County
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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…
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Pre-announcement of Young Adult/Youth Request for Proposals allows more planning time for applicants
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The release date for the Request for Proposals for Young Adult Services has been moved to February 1, 2021. PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE…
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Lifting Military Families Lifts the Community
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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…
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CARES Act partnership creates over 70 new paid job internships for young adults
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PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 23, 2020 CARES Act partnership creates over 70 new paid job internships for young adults A partnership between…
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Will women lose out in the recovery?
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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…
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Strengthening Partnerships
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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…
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Standing Against Racism Requires a Commitment to Economic Justice
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WorkForce Central acknowledges and condemns the systemic racism that has led to horrific acts of brutality against Manuel Ellis, George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and so…
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Supporting New Graduates in a Pandemic
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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…
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Preparing to get 150,000 Pierce County residents back to work
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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…
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