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11/19/2014Read More...
Washington’s unemployment rate increases slightly
OLYMPIA – Washington’s unemployment rate rose slightly this month to 6.0 percent, despite an estimated gain of 5,600 jobs in October, according to preliminary and seasonally adjusted labor statistics released by economists with the state Employment Security Department today.
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11/10/2014Read More...
New online tool crosswalks veterans to civilian jobs
OLYMPIA – The statewide WorkSource system is launching a new online tool this Veterans Day that makes it easier for veterans and exiting service members to find jobs in Washington’s civilian workforce.
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11/7/2014Read More...
Governor’s Committee honors employers who hire people with disabilities
OLYMPIA – The Washington State Governor’s Committee on Disability Issues & Employment and the Washington State Business Leadership Network has honored seven public and private employers statewide for their exemplary work recruiting, hiring, retaining and promoting individuals with disabilities.
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11/3/2014Read More...
Forum for growers on H-2A foreign guest-worker program
OLYMPIA - The. U.S. Department of Labor is hosting a forum on Nov. 14 in Wenatchee to provide Washington growers and farm-labor association representatives with information on how to successfully navigate the federal H-2A foreign guest-worker program.
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10/15/2014Read More...
Washington's unemployment rate inched up in September
OLYMPIA – After eight straight months of job growth, employment dipped in Washington on a seasonally adjusted basis by an estimated 600 jobs in September, according to economists with the state Employment Security Department.
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10/1/2014Read More...
Free workshops helps jobseekers land government jobs
OLYMPIA – Nearly 35,000 government jobs are concentrated in the greater-Olympia area, but successfully landing one of those positions can be difficult for many jobseekers.
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9/22/2014Read More...
Washington Service Corps has positions open now
OLYMPIA – The Washington Reading Corps needs people 17 years or older who are interested in education and want to make a difference by helping elementary school children learn to read.
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9/17/2014Read More...
State unemployment rate holds steady at 5.6 percent for August
OLYMPIA – Washington’s unemployment rate remains steady at 5.6 percent for August 2014, according to preliminary, seasonally adjusted estimates released today by state Employment Security Department -- 0.5 percent lower than the rest of the country and 1.4 percent lower than in August 2013.