Monthly Archives: January 2017

Staff Assistance Shown to Help People Find Jobs, Earn More: Findings from a National Study of the Adult and Dislocated Worker Programs

The National Association of Workforce Development Professionals is the premier association for workforce professionals across this country. This article appeared in their January 2017 newsletter. By Kenneth Fortson  January 2017 • Volume 30 • No. 1 NAWDP Advantage • nawdp.org A … Continue reading

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Human Centered Design

On January 24th & 25th , the WorkSource Pierce Job Center hosted a two-day workshop, “Human-Centered Design”, by The Luma Institute. It was two days of collaborative learning on how to change our processes to gain insight, align priorities, and … Continue reading

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Success Stories from Benton Franklin

Throughout December 2016, our WIOA staff at WorkSource Columbia Basin helped a number of clients in their search for career opportunities. Below are just a few stories of those individual’s successes: NDWG Sector Partnership – Karen (name changed) is the primary … Continue reading

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John Craig: Career Path Services’ New Chief Financial Officer

John Craig is a Massachusetts man, raised south of Boston in the town of Milton, a place most well-known for the signing of the Suffolk Resolves that led to adoption of the Declaration of Independence by American colonists.  He doesn’t … Continue reading

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The Earned Income Tax Credit: Free Tax Help!

You want to know if you qualify for the earned income tax credit, or just get some help filing your tax return? We’ve got the resources for you listed below.  If you qualify for EITC, Earned Income Tax Credit, you … Continue reading

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What’s New in South King County

Happy New Year! Let us be some of the first people to say “Happy New Year” to our amazing partners in this important work we are doing together.  Over the past year, our partnership has resulted in over 75 participants … Continue reading

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WorkSource Pierce Job Center Open House – January 12, 2017

Want to meet the pros at the WorkSource Pierce Job Center who will work with you along your career path? Stop by and see them at the center on January 12, 2017, from 10 am to 2 pm. Located at … Continue reading

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Ring the Bell – January 2017

Ring the Bell – Employee Each new year is met with the expectation of change, whether through personal resolutions or the march of time. This month, we Ring the Bell one last time for Marie Bjork-Haugen as she prepares to … Continue reading

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