SINCE ITS INCEPTION, WORKFORCE SNOHOMISH HAS UNDERPINNED THE COUNTY'S ECONOMIC FOUNDATION BY STRENGTHENING LOCAL BUSINESSES, SUPPORTING WORKERS, AND ASSISTING UNEMPLOYED RESIDENTS FIND GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT. WE ENSURE PEOPLE HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO THRIVE AND ENGAGE IN A VIBRANT COMMUNITY. THE WORK SOURCE CENTER STAFF ASSIST EMPLOYERS AND BUSINESS OWNERS WITH STAFF RECRUITMENT AND LAYOFF AVERSION BUSINESS PLANNING AND INDUSTRY TRENDS. THIS IS THE ONLY SERVICE IN THE COUNTY THAT OFFERS ALL OF THESE SERVICES AT NO CHARGE TO THE PARTICIPANT.
Geographies
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Dates
Jul 1, 2023 – Jun 30, 2024
Source
990
No causes provided
No populations provided
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$4M
Re-Training and Employment Support Initiatives
WORKFORCE SNOHOMISH IS COMMITTED TO RE-TRAINING AND RE-EMPLOYMENT SERVICES THAT ALIGN WITH REGIONAL EMPLOYER DEMAND. RECOGNIZING THAT JOB SEEKERS OFTEN REQUIRE SUPPORT BEYOND TRADITIONAL CAREER CENTERS, WORKFORCE SNOHOMISH INVESTS IN PROGRAMS THAT EQUIP INDIVIDUALS WITH THE SKILLS AND CREDENTIALS NEEDED FOR HIGH-DEMAND CAREERS. BY SECURING COMPETITIVE FEDERAL, STATE, AND PRIVATE GRANTS, WORKFORCE SNOHOMISH DEVELOPS TARGETED TRAINING INITIATIVES THAT ADDRESS SKILL GAPS, SUPPORT CAREER TRANSITIONS, AND CONNECT JOB SEEKERS WITH EMERGING OPPORTUNITIES IN GROWING AND EVOLVING INDUSTRIES. THROUGH STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS WITH BUSINESSES AND EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS, WORKFORCE SNOHOMISH ENSURES THAT WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT EFFORTS MEET THE NEEDS OF EMPLOYERS WHILE EMPOWERING INDIVIDUALS TO SECURE MEANINGFUL EMPLOYMENT.
