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10/1/2012Read More...
Eastern Washington workforce development area receives nearly $1.6 million
OLYMPIA – The state’s Employment Security Department has awarded nearly $1.6 million to the Eastern Washington Partnership Workforce Development Council to help workers upgrade their skills and find work.
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10/1/2012Read More...
Benton-Franklin workforce development area receives $2 million
OLYMPIA – The state’s Employment Security Department has awarded $2 million to the Benton-Franklin Workforce Development Council to help workers upgrade their skills and find work.
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9/24/2012Read More...
Older workers in Washington state not immune to employment challenges
OLYMPIA – In honor of National Employ Older Workers Week, Sept. 24-28, Washington’s WorkSource system has created an online calendar of events geared toward older workers.
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9/19/2012Read More...
Good news for August construction employment offset by job cuts in other industries
OLYMPIA - Washington’s construction industry led all sectors in employment gains in August, with a seasonally adjusted estimate of 1,900 jobs, contributing to a net gain of 3,900 construction jobs since August 2011.
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8/23/2012Read More...
Fife business honored with Hire-A-Vet Award
OLYMPIA – Two state cabinet officials visited Continuant in Fife today to honor the company for its stellar record of hiring military veterans.
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8/15/2012Read More...
Job numbers, unemployment rate go opposite directions in July
OLYMPIA – Preliminary estimates of the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate and job numbers in Washington last month are seemingly at odds again, similar to the national numbers.
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8/2/2012Read More...
Tax credit for hiring veterans
OLYMPIA – Hire an unemployed veteran, get a tax credit!
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7/18/2012Read More...
State adds another 10,000 jobs in June
OLYMPIA – June continued the steady beat of job growth in Washington, with an estimated gain of 10,200 jobs, seasonally adjusted, according to the state’s Employment Security Department.