| Apr 22, 2013 |
Over 60 exhibitors will meet and potentially interview many of the 2000 transitioning military, spouses and veterans expected to attend. The entire event is free to jobseekers but the first 500 attendees will also receive a free ticket for the... More » |
| Apr 17, 2013 |
RallyPoint/6 is a new service delivery model that calls for better coordination and collaboration leveraging existing programs and resources, sharing best practices and reducing duplication of services in eight impact areas.
1) Community Reintegration 5)Behavioral Health
2) Employment 6) Finance/Legal
3)... More » |
| Mar 07, 2013 |
Public comment requested by April 8, 2013
The federal Workforce Investment Act of 1998 is a funding source for WorkForce Central and requires each local workforce investment board to develop an operations plan designed to detail local policies, procedures, and activities carried out in the local area. ... More » |
| Mar 06, 2013 |
WorkForce Central Awarded $360K
The main training tool will be the successful Manufacturing Academy, a 10 week training program with a 95% completion rate and an 85% placement rate for graduating participants. The program was developed by and for manufacturing employers needing access to... More » |
| Mar 06, 2013 |
Business Invited to April 25 Hiring Event
“This is a great way for employers seeking hard-working and eager employees to find many all in one place,” stated Becky Plant, fair coordinator for REACH. “It is a chance for employers to share information... More » |
| Feb 26, 2013 |
According to Governor Jay Inslee, “We need to point to General Plastics and others like you who have a culture to hire veterans to get our initiative to hire veterans off the ground. It is a personal goal of mine... More » |
| Feb 06, 2013 |
WFC requests organizations, agencies, and businesses to provide information detailing their capabilities, past performance, and successes in working with youth ages 14-21 and especially those needing employment and training assistance. This is a request for information and not a solicitation... More » |
| Feb 02, 2013 |
New Partnership to provide Housing and Employment Navigator to families in need
Tacoma, Wash. – Building Changes and the Washington Families Fund today announced a new partnership with WorkForce Central, Pierce County’s workforce investment board, to provide employment services for families who have recently experienced homelessness.
“Getting on a path to employment is... More » |
| Jan 15, 2013 |
Tacoma, WA – Linda Nguyen, Chief Executive Officer for WorkForce Central, was recently appointed to the board of directors for the Washington Economic Development Association (WEDA). WEDA is a state-wide, non-profit association of private businesses, economic development councils, ports, governments... More » |
| Dec 04, 2012 |
Pierce County Library System partners with WorkForce Central to help people get jobs
The partnership that began in 2010 between Pierce County Library System and WorkForce Central, Pierce County’s Workforce Investment Board has garnered attention from high level officials. The Governor... More » |
| Oct 19, 2012 |
Tacoma, WA – WorkForce Central unveiled a new logo on Friday and will continue with its branding upgrade through the rest of 2012. The new look will also be reflected in a new website set to launch in late spring.
“The... More » |
| Oct 08, 2012 |
Tacoma, WA – October 2012 is WorkForce Central month, declared by both Tacoma Mayor Marilyn Strickland and Pierce County Executive Pat McCarthy at the organization’s 30th anniversary celebration Friday. Mayor Strickland went on to mention several of WorkForce Central’s accomplishments... More » |
| Sep 26, 2012 |
Tacoma, WA – Linda Nguyen, Chief Executive Officer for WorkForce Central, was appointed to the board of directors for the Geneva Foundation. The Geneva Foundation is a non-profit organization that supports and advances innovative medical research and excellence in education... More » |
| Sep 26, 2012 |
Tacoma, WA – WorkForce Central (WFC) is partnering with the Health e-Workforce Consortium that was recently awarded an $11.8 million grant from the U.S. Department of Labor. As Tacoma and Pierce County’s workforce investment board, WFC joins Clover Park Technical... More » |
| Sep 05, 2012 |
Tacoma, WA – Pierce County Career Day is an excellent opportunity for construction, manufacturing, transportation and utility companies to show over 1500 students from Washington and Oregon the various aspects of a career in these industries. The organizers of the... More » |
| Jul 09, 2012 |
The public is invited to comment on strategies aimed at helping Washington residents obtain the education and training needed to not only land jobs, but advance in them, as Washington’s economy grows more competitive and workplace expectations rise.
The forum is... More » |
| Jun 22, 2012 |
Homeless families and unemployed workers in Pierce County got welcome news today as WorkForce Central announced it received a $6 million innovation grant. The grant, administered by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Workforce Innovation Fund, provides housing options, pays for... More » |
| May 10, 2012 |
WorkForce Central has a good problem – the organization has nearly $300,000 in scholarships available for Pierce County residents close to graduating college.
“We don’t want money to be a barrier to students completing college and getting a job,” said... More » |
| Mar 30, 2012 |
$350,000 available for students studying in-demand fields
Almost ready to graduate but lack the funds to buy books? Is the only thing separating you and your college degree/certificate the money to pay rent for the next few months?
Thanks to an innovative and flexible grant offered by WorkForce... More » |
| Mar 01, 2012 |
WorkForce Central CEO Linda Nguyen was recently appointed Chair of the newly formed Veterans Task Force for The United States Conference of Mayors Workforce Development Council.
“I am honored to accept this position and eager to serve as a voice for... More » |
| Feb 28, 2012 |
WorkForce Central organizes roundtable with Senator Murray
Tacoma, Wash. – Leveraging federal dollars to put veterans back to work pays big dividends. That was the message delivered to Senator Patty Murray last week during a roundtable discussion organized by Pierce County’s WorkForce Central.
The roundtable, which included... More » |
| Sep 01, 2010 |
Chief Administration Officer position filled
Tacoma, Wash. – WorkForce Central is pleased to announce that Holly Watson has joined the organization as the new Chief Administration Officer.
Watson joins WorkForce Central with 32 years of workforce development experience. She has multiple years of managing employment and... More » |
| Aug 15, 2010 |
Partnership forms to put international nurses in this community back to work
Tacoma, Wash. - A pilot program will launch this fall to put local resident immigrants who are skilled in nursing back to work in local hospitals and clinics.
Tacoma Community College, WorkForce Central and Franciscan Health System are collaborating to form... More » |
| Jul 28, 2010 |
New leadership for the WDC
Tacoma, Wash. – WorkForce Central is pleased to announce the Chair and Vice-Chair of the Workforce Development Council (WDC), and the Chair of the WDC Youth Council.
Eric Hahn, Vice President of Organizational Development at General Plastics Manufacturing, has been elected... More » |
| Jun 28, 2010 |
Engaging stakeholders, working together towards a sustainable Pierce County economy
Tacoma, Wash. – WorkForce Central is pleased to announce the Pierce County Sustainable Economy and Environment Study (SEES), which aims to support growth of a sustainable local economy.
SEES is organic in nature, and will be based off the direction of... More » |
| May 24, 2010 |
Twenty-one people hired as a result
Tacoma, Wash. – Approximately 300 people attended a hiring event for VersaCold Logistics, one of the largest cold storage companies in the world, held at the WorkForce Central Business Connection’s Lakewood location on Friday, May 21, and Saturday, May 22.... More » |
| Apr 21, 2010 |
Three organizations partner to bring a unique opportunity to the Pierce County community
Tacoma, Wash. – Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc. (GMCR), WorkForce Central and Tacoma Community College are partnering to provide training and job opportunities to 60 Pierce County adults.
“This partnership will allow us to provide much needed jobs to east Pierce... More » |
| Apr 21, 2010 |
Brownfields Initiative recognized for promoting educational and economic advancement
Tacoma, Wash. – It was announced on Sunday, April 18, that Clover Park Technical College (CPTC) was one of three national winners to receive the prestigious 2010 MetLife Foundation Community College Excellence Award, for the Brownfields Initiative partnership. The award... More » |
| Apr 20, 2010 |
Over 1,200 Pierce County Youth received paid work experience as a result of the program
Tacoma, Wash. – One thousand, two hundred and thirty six Pierce County youth received jobs as a result of the $2.3 million invested by WorkForce Central for the Summer Youth Employment Program. The program helped youth, ages 14-24, develop job... More » |
| Apr 12, 2010 |
Three organizations partner to bring unique learning opportunity to Pierce County youth
Tacoma, Wash. – WorkForce Central, Resources for Education and Career Help (REACH) and the Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber present “Learn to Earn Day,” on Friday, April 23, 2010 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. REACH will host the event at the... More » |
| Mar 22, 2010 |
WSU Extension Energy Program Research Associates lead the conversation
Tacoma, Wash. – On the heels of Gov. Chris Gregoire’s revelation that Washington state’s economy is getting greener based on a new report by the state’s Employment Security Department, WorkForce Central convened stakeholders March 18 to discuss a sustainable economy for... More » |
| Mar 12, 2010 |
1321 employees to be trained with awarded funds
Tacoma, Wash. – WorkForce Central is pleased to announce the awardees of the $450,000 employee training fund, publicized last month. Out of 179 employers who submitted requests, 61 were chosen to receive funding. A total of 1,321 employees are to be... More » |
| Mar 02, 2010 |
Opportunity for businesses to learn how sustainability saves money
Tacoma, Wash. – In a recovering economy, many businesses are still searching for ways to cut costs and stay within budget. In response to this need, TacomaACTS is partnering with WorkForce Central to present the Business Case for Sustainability event... More » |
| Mar 01, 2010 |
New director for the Business Connection
Tacoma, Wash. – Jessica Neal-Smith has joined WorkForce Central, filling the position of Business Services Director for the Business Connection team. The Business Connection provides business consulting and staffing solutions to Pierce County’s employers.
As the new director of the business... More » |
| Feb 01, 2010 |
WorkForce Central has funding to update employee skills and help businesses stay competitive
Tacoma, Wash. – WorkForce Central (WFC) is inviting Pierce County businesses to apply... More » |
| Jan 21, 2010 |
WorkForce Central partnering with Clover Park Technical College to provide green industry training
Tacoma, Wash. – Pierce County will receive $320,000 to train approximately 40 Pierce County residents, according to Linda Nguyen, CEO of WorkForce Central (WFC). This is part of the larger grant... More » |
| Dec 17, 2009 |
Internships provide job experience, develop work readiness and award scholarships
Tacoma, Wash. — WorkForce Central announces two rewarding youth internship programs, Youth Empowered to Succeed and Youth In Demand, that will develop more... More » |
| Dec 14, 2009 |
More than 1,500 Pierce County teens attend construction and health care career events
Tacoma, Wash. — More than 1,500 high school students from all areas of Pierce County attended WorkForce Central’s 2nd annual Construction Career Day... More » |
| Dec 04, 2009 |
Collaboration of business, government and education leads to workforce and economic development
Tacoma, Wash.—Governor Gregoire has honored a WorkForce Central partnership with the 2009 Best Practice Award for Workforce and Economic Development. Workforce Central’s Business Connection division partnered with General Plastics Manufacturing Company... More » |
| Dec 30, 0000 |
Pierce County residents lack necessary job skills
Tacoma, Wash - Approximately 70 percent of Pierce County businesses find it necessary to seek talent outside of Pierce County to fill job openings, according to a recent survey done by WorkForce Central. Forty-seven percent of these businesses find it necessary to... More » |
| Dec 20, 0000 |
Tacoma, Wash. – Pierce County businesses are invited to submit an application for a Recognition of Excellence for Workforce Development award.
WorkForce Central has established the new annual award program to recognize businesses who invest significant time and resources in order... More » |
| May 28, 0000 |
Supply company gets valuable help from the Business Connection
Tacoma, Wash. – Alaska Commercial Company, which operates 30 AC Value Centers, offering both food and non-food products to remote villages throughout Alaska, has successfully settled a warehouse location in Pierce County at the Port of Tacoma, with the assistance... More » |
| May 07, 0000 |
The WorkForce Central Business Connection puts on workshop for businesses and HR professionals
Tacoma, Wash. – Wednesday morning Pierce County businesses and HR professionals were treated to a workshop put on by the WorkForce Central Business Connection. The workshop, ‘How to Build a D.A.M.,’ or Dynamic Application Management process, provided practical information on... More » |
| Mar 14, 0000 |
This is the worst time to consider federal cuts to job training and placement programs for people in need – people who increase the productivity and competitive-ness at local companies. When unemployment hovers more than 9 percent, investing in those... More » |
| Jan 31, 0000 |
Military spouses and civilian defense workers to be assisted with funds
Tacoma, Wash. – The U.S. Department of Labor announced Monday that a National Emergency Grant of approximately $4.8 million has been awarded to help 825 displaced military spouses and civilian defense workers in Pierce and Thurston Counties gain skills and... More » |
| Jan 27, 0000 |
Tacoma, Wash. – Two Pierce County organizations were honored in January for their workforce development efforts, receiving WorkForce Central’s “Recognition of Excellence in Workforce Development” awards.
The Labor Management Cooperation Committee [LMCC] received the Skilling Up America’s 21st Century Workforce award... More » |
