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Hire America's Heroes Career Day - Feb 24 | |
All job-seeking members of the military, including veterans from all conflicts, those in transition, job-seeking National Guard and Reserve forces, Wounded Warriors, care-givers, military spouses, job-seeking Gold Star and Blue Star family members, may attend free of charge. This event is being held in the West Club Lounge at CenturyLink Field. If you are a job seeker or company looking to attend, register here. |
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A monthly, informal gatherings, co-presented by the Puget Sound Regional Council, provide the local business community with regular, direct access to business-focused city officials, including influential city leaders and key department heads and representatives. The next one is on February 9 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Polar Bar (700 3rd Avenue) in downtown Seattle. |
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End of year Accolades for Local Companies
Alaska Airlines was named as the best performing carrier by the Wall Street Journal's Middle Seat Blog. Microsoft, Amazon, REI and Costco make Consumer Reports "Nice List." Find out more. |
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Military Spouse Professional Licensing Bill
In the recent special session, the state Legislature passed a bill addressing professional licenses for spouses of military personnel in Washington. The law is focused on streamlining the licensing process for military spouses who wish to work in the state. The Pentagon estimates that there are more than 1,600 military spouses who move to Washington each year leave behind jobs that they have professional licenses for, such as teachers, nurses, or accountants.
Efforts to pass this bill were led by Sen. Derek Kilmer, D-Gig Harbor. "This is a real opportunity for Washington. Three-quarters of all military spouses want to work to support their families, and a full third of them are in licensed professions," said Kilmer.
"The Department of Defense has made this a priority issue because it impacts the ability of our military families to stay in the service. This is a great way for us to step up and help those who serve us." Mark San Souci, Defense Department Liaison, who brought the issue to the attention of the Sen. Kilmer, notes that WA continues to be at the forefront on these issues.
This bill will help the estimated 43,000 military spouses in the state more smoothly obtain employment in their fields, making the move to Washington easier for military families. For information on the Prosperity Partnership's military work, click here.
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Regional Economic Strategy Update
At its January meeting, the EDD Board approved the Prosperity Partnership's 2012 Action Items, which are used as an annual work plan to guide the efforts of the Prosperity Partnership. In addition, Progress on the update to the Regional Economic Strategy is being made with an expected adoption this spring. You can read about the progress of the Regional Economic Strategy update and some of the data collected so far here.
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Aerospace Industry Cluster Tour Sells Out
The Prosperity Partnership will lead a sold out Aerospace Industry Cluster Tour on Friday, February 10 from 8-4. The Aerospace Industry Cluster Tour is an opportunity to learn about this exciting, impactful cluster firsthand. You will hear about the latest trends and recent developments in the industry. Attendees will also tour Boeing's Renton production and visit Electroimpact, premier supplier of automated equipment to the worldwide aircraft industry. In addition, the tour will cover some of the region's aerospace training programs, including the Washington Aerospace Training & Research Center at Paine Field.
To get on a waiting list for the tour, contact Jason Thibedeau at 206.389.2879 or jthibedeau@psrc.org. The cost to attend the tour is $50 and includes lunch.
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