Above: SAWDC CEO Mark Mattke with CCS Chancellor Dr. Christine Johnson and Sara Sexton-Johnson, CCS director of corporate training and workforce education.
Partnering with Community Colleges of Spokane
The Spokane Area Workforce Development Council has officially moved to an office on the Spokane Community College campus and has begun a new partnership with Community Colleges of Spokane to deliver workforce and community education more efficiently.
Mark Mattke, CEO of SAWDC, is also serving as the chief workforce development officer of CCS with responsibility for the Workforce, Corporate Training and Continuing Education division. The two entities will coordinate strategy to best serve employers and job seekers in the Spokane Region. By sharing educational and industry expertise, SAWDC and CCS will be able to develop new customized offerings and increase access for students to state-of-the-art career and technical education programming to build the right skills for the workforce of today and tomorrow.
This unique collaboration will mean flexible, efficient and affordable training and education for business, industry and the community. We look forward to keeping you up-to-date on our progress and will be inviting you to our open house in the near future. |
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Inspire Washington Launched in Spokane
With the coordination of numerous community partners, SAWDC recently launched Inspire Washington, a new initiative to connect students, career seekers, and educators with employers so that they can gain business and industry knowledge.
One of goals of the project is to expose students and parents to local employers so that they will better understand career opportunities in the Spokane Region. Middle school, high school and postsecondary educators can use the tool to gain knowledge about local career pathways so they can help excite students about local opportunities, and in the near future, the system will offer direct connections between employers and educators for such things as industry tours, externships, and a speakers' bureau for in-class learning. Additionally, the SAWDC has awarded Greater Spokane Incorporated funds, in partnership with Central Valley School District and Mead School District's new Riverpoint Academy, for the development of internship opportunities in high-wage, high-growth technical fields.
All area businesses are now able to build a profile, offer career guidance and promote real-world activities such as internships, company tours and more. Inspire Washington can help employers gain visibility and highlight their community involvement. It will also serve has a single point of contact to manage volunteer requests. Learn how to build your company profile. For more information, please contact Spokane@inspirewa.org. |
Next Generation Zone Motivates Youth to Succeed
Danielle moved out of her home at age 14 and had her own apartment at 17. "Everything I've done is because of me, and I'm not going to give up," said the recent North Central High School graduate. But, she did find support at the Next Generation Zone, which helped her prepare for and find a job after high school. She's now employed at Mid City Concern Senior Center doing a variety of tasks, including working in the kitchen to prepare meals and doing data entry in the office. "I interact with the seniors, and I love it," said Danielle. "I really get along with them." Her time there has inspired her to further her education and become a social worker. She's continuing to work with the Next Generation Zone to fill out her school paperwork and plans to start next year at Spokane Community College. "I think this program is absolutely great," she said. "It's motivated me." Learn more about the Next Generation Zone. |
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We've Moved!
Please note, our new address on the Spokane Community College Campus:
2000 N. Greene Street MS 2158 Spokane, WA 99217
Our new phone number: 509-533-8480 __________________ In the News KXLY __________________ Upcoming Events SAWDC Executive Committee Meeting Oct. 2 3 - 5 p.m. Sterling Bank 111 N Wall Street Spokane, WA 99201
Construction Skill Panel Oct. 4 10:30 a.m. - noon Apprenticeship & Journeyman Training Center 2110 North Fancher Way Spokane, WA 99212
SAWDC Youth Council
Oct. 4 3:30 - 5 p.m. Next Generation Zone 901 E Second Spokane, WA 99202 SAWDC Council Meeting Oct. 10 7:30 - 9 a.m. Lincoln Center 1316 North Lincoln St Spokane, WA 99201
Oct. 9 Clean Tech Workforce Summit Oct. 30 3 - 6 p.m. Lincoln Center _________________
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