Success Stories & Testimonials
Job Seeker Success Stories
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Despite setbacks, Justin found a living-wage job with benefits through WorkSource Pierce—starting the same day he interviewed and getting the gear he needed to succeed.
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Valentina overcame language and licensing barriers with help from WorkSource Pierce—landing a job as an architect and working toward national certification.
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Travis came WorkSource Pierce for expert support—and with personalized guidance, he landed the job.
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After struggling to support his young family, J. Esquivias found stability through Palmer Pathways—now earning nearly $30/hour as a union ironworker.
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Ramon turned an internship into a full-time paralegal role by forging his own path—gaining real-world legal experience and setting his sights on law school.
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With determination and support from WorkSource Pierce, Amber passed her CDL test and is now on the road to a brighter future.
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Through Hire Pierce County Next Gen, Hayden turned his life around—sealing his record, gaining job skills, and starting a new chapter with a full-time job.
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Emahni gained hands-on auto tech experience through Hire Pierce County Next Gen—fueling their education and future plans to join the Air Force in cybersecurity.
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Business Success Stories
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Swae Media owner Benjamin Maestas III has big plans for the growth of his Tacoma-based media company. Having started in real estate media, Ben continues his efforts to connect audiences through video and photography by expanding his services into brand storytelling and social media content creation. With the help of a Small Business Grant from…
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Customers at The It Factor Hair Studio in Lakewood are enjoying a newly renovated space as they get their hair done by stylist and small business owner Tricia Hunter. After being in her space for 12 years, Tricia used a Small Business Grant through WorkForce Central for some much-needed upgrades to her salon, including new…
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One of Tacoma’s premier black-owned clothing stores is excited about its newly remodeled downtown storefront, thanks in part to a Small Business Grant through WorkForce Central. Umi Wagoner, the owner of eTc Tacoma, created this Tacoma-based clothing line focused on community and urban style. Much of the new storefront is sourced and designed locally, further…
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Chelsea Tornga, a brilliant Tacoma-based portrait photographer, received funding to purchase new equipment, including a drone, lens, a second camera, lighting gear, and a photo booth. “Receiving this Small Business Grant will have a tremendous impact on my business,” Tornga said. “With the new equipment, I can offer a wider range of services and attract…
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Community Reinvestment in Action: The WorkForce Central team is celebrating with another small business grant recipient, Luis Legaspi with Break Through LLC, who used his grant to purchase an Industrial Air Compressor. As a direct result of this new equipment, they have been able to hire several new employees and Luis has also been able…
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Community Reinvestment in Action: WorkForce Central staff met with Campfire Coffee, LLC owner Quincy Henry this week to celebrate his Small Business Grant to support the opening of two new locations in the STAR Center and Eastside Community Center. Quincy said the support from WorkForce Central is a game changer for the coffee shop that…
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WorkForce Central was excited to invest in Bite Me! Inc. with a new industrial oven that will allow them to significantly increase the production of those cookies we all love. This directly supports their mission to continue hiring and advancing careers into quality jobs for Pierce County residents. Huge thanks to the Washington State Department…
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Alex Lindner, Account Manager for the Mainz Brady Group, connected with the Business Solutions team through the WorkSource Pierce network seeking assistance promoting job opportunities with a goal of getting in front of soon-to-be graduating college students.