Getting to Know Our Board Members: Leaders Committed to Impact and Growth Our board is made up of accomplished professionals who bring a wealth of expertise, leadership, and passion for community impact. We are proud to introduce two outstanding individuals … Continue reading →

Career Path Services is proud to announce that it has received the prestigious 2025 Platinum Seal of Transparency from GuideStar, recognizing our commitment to transparency and accountability in our operations. This esteemed award highlights our dedication to providing clear, accessible … Continue reading →

In the journey from job training to career success, sometimes the smallest details make the biggest difference. At Career Path Services, we’ve discovered a surprising barrier standing between qualified candidates and their dream jobs: proper footwear. The challenge spans across … Continue reading →

LAKEWOOD, Wash. – November 21st, 2024 – Career Path Services has received a grant of $30,000 from the Wells Fargo Foundation to provide banking industry career training for students in the South Sound. The grant will be used to support … Continue reading →

Our Annual Report for Program Year 23 is ready for viewing. Take a moment to see everything we’ve done!

Our organization earned a 2024 Platinum Seal of Transparency! Now everyone can see our strategy, metrics, and achievements. Check out our updated #NonprofitProfile at Guidestar.org (click on image):

As we reflect on what we’re grateful for this holiday season, we’re excited to share that our team at Career Path Services had the privilege of collaborating with Helveticka to develop a brand identity system and website for Dignified Workday.  We’re truly … Continue reading →

Our organization earned a 2023 Platinum Seal of Transparency! Now, everyone can see our strategy, metrics, and achievements. Check out our updated #NonprofitProfile on Guidestar.org (click the image):

Have you ever wondered why Career Path Services has a Board of Directors and what they do? This month we give you a glance into the why and what and introduce you to our two newest Board Members. Career Path … Continue reading →

2023 has already brought about big changes, including our recent move out of the Peyton building, where our corporate headquarters was housed. Our corporate office is now virtual while we look into opportunities that will allow us to grow the … Continue reading →

In June of 2022, Career Path Services was awarded the Snohomish County WIOA Title I Adult/ Dislocated Worker grants. This is the first time Career Path has served Snohomish County, and we are excited to introduce a brand-new Career Path … Continue reading →

Who are we?Next Generation Zone, WorkSource, and Resource Center of Spokane CountyWhat do we do? Next Gen Zone: We work with partner agencies to deliver education, employment, and training services to youth ages 16-24. We have 2 CPS staff working … Continue reading →

Training programs and community development efforts have a bright future at Career Path Services. Over the past couple of years, we have quietly been laying the foundation for a new sector of our organization that could serve all programs, in … Continue reading →

Meet the Career Path Services team (Pictures on page 3) in Benton-Franklin! The Career Path Services team in the Tri-Cities has served job seekers and businesses at WorkSource Columbia Basin since 2003 and TC Futures since 2019. For this introduction, … Continue reading →

I can think of a long list of things that get better when you add them together. A peanut butter sandwich; is good. Peanut butter and jelly sandwich; better. Coffee; is so good. Coffee and donuts; are so much better. … Continue reading →

Juneteenth is celebrated by African Americans as African American Independence Day. On June 19, 1865, enslaved black people in Galveston, Texas was finally informed of the Emancipation Proclamation, which was signed into law 2 years prior, giving them their freedom. … Continue reading →

The CPS core value of focus for this month’s Compass Chronicle is Excellence. The Oxford dictionary defines Excellence as “the quality of being outstanding or extremely good.” At Career Path Services, we aspire for Excellence as an attribute of our … Continue reading →

Career Path Services is pleased to announce that we are expanding service delivery to Snohomish County. Beginning July 1, 2022, we will begin operating the Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act Adult and Dislocated Worker Programs and the One Stop Operator supporting … Continue reading →

It takes a Global Network.About five or so years ago (I have a pandemic time warp where everything feels like it happened last year), I remember my supervisor at the time sharing some theory of change based on brain science. … Continue reading →

When you come to work each day, you may be greeted by a Millennial with a tattoo on her wrist and a diamond stud in her nose, while you report to a Baby Boomer in a designer suit who works … Continue reading →

Some people come into our lives and quickly go. Others stay awhile, make footprints on our hearts, and we are never the same; Patty Avey is one of those people.  “This woman is truly amazing. I don’t think of Patty … Continue reading →

Humanitarian Albert Schweitzer once said, “Wherever you turn, you can find someone who needs you. Even if it is a little thing, do something for which there is no pay but the privilege of doing it. Remember, you don’t live in … Continue reading →

Lutheran Community Services Northwest (LCSNW) is a local non-profit with multiple locations around the Pacific Northwest; they offer various services at each site. For example, in Spokane, they provide a 24-hour sexual assault support line and a crime victim support … Continue reading →

This week we would like to take a moment to say farewell to one of our colleagues and friends, Shantel Wight. Shantel has been with Career Path Services for nearly ten years, working with our Transitional Jobs team as an … Continue reading →

Albert Einstein once said, “Only a life lived for others is worth living.” For Amy Trosine, the Director of Human Resources at Career Path Services, living for others is what she strives to do every day. For just over six … Continue reading →

At times in our careers, we meet people who touch our lives forever, people that bring joy and a positive outlook wherever they go. Jen Ranney, the Director of the Next Generation Zone, is one of those people. So, this … Continue reading →

We would like to introduce you to one of Career Path Service’s newest employees Amy Deist; Amy has been with the organization for about two months and works as an employment specialist in our Kennewick office. Amy says her time … Continue reading →

At times in our careers, we encounter genuinely amazing people. People who are admirable and inspiring, who shape the trajectories of those around them. Sarah Featherly, the Director of Transitional Jobs for Career Path Services, is one of these people. … Continue reading →

Josh, a member of our Employee Advisory Group (EAG), has been with Career Path Services for about five and half years. He says that he got into this work because he has always enjoyed helping others, and making a difference … Continue reading →

Christina, a member of our Employee Advisory Group (EAG), has been with the organization for two years. She said it was the organization’s values, purpose, and scope of work for the position that drew her to Career Path Services. Christina … Continue reading →

This month we would like to introduce a few members of our Employee Advisory Group. Several years ago, the organization was considering changing our retirement plan; we wanted to get employees involved in that decision, and from there, we created … Continue reading →

On My Mind-Workforce Development Race, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion In last month’s Journal, I shared an update on our REDI efforts closing with this vision: “We want to create an organization and society that is just and equitable, where we … Continue reading →

Written by: Amy Trosine, HR Manager REDI FOR WHAT? Race, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion! Career Path Services has been known for our amazing dedication to connecting job seekers and employers, for helping people achieve their goals, and for performing heart-work … Continue reading →

XPRIZE, the world’s leader in designing and operating incentive competitions to solve humanity’s grand challenges, sponsored by a nonprofit venture philanthropy organization. New Profit and in partnership with JFF- Jobs For the Future, announced that 10 teams from 4 countries are advancing to … Continue reading →

Journey Journal-March On my mind-One Year InI have been reflecting on the past year and the many transitions we have managed. Our world is much different than it was one year ago. The pace of change is overwhelming, and I … Continue reading →

Introducing our newest Board Member Dr. Kristen Allott, ND, MS, Tacoma WA. As naturopathic physician, national speaker, and pioneering advocate for the use of whole foods nutrition in the treatment of mental health disorders. Dr. Allott is passionate about achievable … Continue reading →

Introducing Board Member Angel David Betancourt. Angel is an attorney in Richland, Washington. He attended Central Washington University and the University of Idaho College of Law. Before law school, he was in the USAF for four years. His military training … Continue reading →

Introducing Board Member Donna Radcliff. Donna is a healthcare executive, veteran, and proven technology leader with extensive experience in large integrated delivery systems, with a history of leading and managing in complex and dynamic environments. She is currently serving as … Continue reading →

Introducing Board Member, Sarah Lloyd. Sarah has a passion for authentically connecting with others, supporting them toward unlocking the best possible version of their lives. She has been training and developing teams since 2003 and has successfully worked across the … Continue reading →

Our organization earned a 2022 Platinum Seal of Transparency! Now, everyone can see our strategy, metrics, and achievements. Check out our updated #NonprofitProfile on Guidestar.org (click the image):

Valeria, a single mother of two, was determined to create a better future for her family. She had always been a hard worker and took the initiative to earn her Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree in Business Management – … Continue reading →

Opportunity Alert! Career Path Services seeks bids from qualified vendors to provide comprehensive 360-degree assessment services for our senior leadership team. The selected vendor will conduct assessments for six (6) senior leaders, including: Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Chief Operating Officer … Continue reading →

Opportunity Alert! Career Path Services seeks Request for Bids (RFB) from qualified vendors to conduct a comprehensive organizational assessment and develop an integrated succession planning framework for our senior leadership team. This is your chance to shape the future of … Continue reading →

Career Path Services extends our heartfelt gratitude to our sponsors, partners, and guests who joined us for both our in-person gathering and virtual fundraiser in support of Dignified Workday. Your generosity and engagement are helping to provide low-barrier job opportunities … Continue reading →