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Wilcox + Flegel finds tailored hiring help with WorkSource
Finding the right person for the job is no easy task. Candidates must have the right experience, and the right culture fit—two attributes that can be hard to find in the same person. When it comes to jobs with specific training requirements, it may be difficult to find a candidate that checks every box. WorkSource’s […]
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WorkSource and NEXT Success partner to help job seeker change careers
When Sarah came into WorkSource, she already knew she wanted to become a Dental Assistant. Her goal was to become self-sufficient, and Dental Assisting provided her with an opportunity to enter a stable, in-demand healthcare career. Like all WorkSource job seekers interested in job training, Sarah attended our Employment and Training Orientation. This is the […]
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Success Story: Job seeker finds work post-incarceration with WorkSource
While finding work is hard, it’s even harder when you’ve been incarcerated. Job seekers everywhere struggle with the process of finding work—whether that be with their resume, interviewing, or just finding the right positions—but the experience becomes significantly more difficult with a criminal record. In June of 2021, Erin Hart was released from prison and […]
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Our biggest Community Resource Fair yet!
WorkSource and Fort Vancouver Regional Library take a great amount of pride in putting together our Community Resource Fairs. Our partnership began with the intention to shine a light on all the incredible organizations in Southwest Washington that provide free resources for those in need. Each event has been a learning experience, but every time […]
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Hiring event participant wows staffing agency and finds permanent work
WorkSource is happy to bring job seekers and employers together, but after they meet—the work is up to them. We were delighted to receive this email from a local staffing agency that attended a hiring event and found a stand-out job seeker who was able to find permanent employment! I wanted to reach out and […]
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WorkSource customer finds hope for the future
We never know the state someone is when they come into our centers—we just know that they’ve put themselves in a vulnerable position. Asking for help is never easy, but sometimes, it makes all the difference. This customer recently reached out to our office to share their journey—from initial conversations with an Employment Specialist, all […]
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Multicultural Job Fair brings opportunity to recent immigrants
On March 12, WorkSource and Partners in Careers co-hosted a Multicultural Job Fair with the intention of bringing work opportunities to immigrants, refugees, and non-English speakers. We’re happy to say that the event was a massive success, attracting 200 attendees! On entry, attendees were asked to write down their native language. By the end of […]
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Vancouver Clinic and WorkSource join forces to create talent pipeline
Every week, WorkSource has hundreds of qualified job seekers walking through our doors, looking for help with discovering their next step. These job seekers can access free resume reviews, workshops, career guidance, mock interviews, and in some cases: job training and support services that can help remove barriers from returning to work. But thanks to […]
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Why your resume is the most important part of your job search
Find out why your resume should be your #1 focus when you’re looking for work No one likes writing resumes. How can one or two pages capture someone’s entire work history, ethic, and personality? Many of us find distilling who we are as a worker into a single document to be a challenging affair. Especially […]
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How many people were awarded training scholarships in 2024?
When we talk about job training, what we’re really talking about is changing lives. For eligible candidates, training in an in-demand career can be an opportunity to get a foot in the door in a new industry and set course for uncharted waters. With training comes the potential for higher earnings, job retention, and career […]
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Success Story: Facing homelessness, a job seeker finds support from WorkSource
When we fall into hard times, barriers to employment can persist even after we’ve come out the other side. This was the case for Laura, a WorkSource customer who recently earned her bachelor’s degree in social services but was still struggling to find employment due to her history of substance abuse disorder, even though she’d […]
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WorkSource helps 72-year-old displaced homemaker change careers
We all have barriers to finding work. Whether it’s lack of experience or formal training, there are many hurdles in the search for employment. Every customer’s story is different, but they all start the same way: taking the first step by visiting their local WorkSource center. Today, we’re proud to present a success story that […]
Job Seekers
Whether you’ve been laid off from a job, want a change or are looking for your first job, WorkSource has the resources to help you take that next step. Translation services are available for all services.
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WorkSource services are available to businesses and individuals in Washington State.
In Southwest Washington, WorkSource has two locations, in Vancouver and Kelso. Some services are also available online at WorkSourceWA.com. Centers are located across Washington State.
Workforce Southwest Washington (WSW) provides oversight and strategic direction for WorkSource and the public workforce system. A nonprofit organization founded in 2002, WSW contributes to regional economic growth by providing investments and resources to improve the skills of the workforce in Clark, Cowlitz and Wahkiakum counties. WSW-funded programs help businesses recruit, hire and train the employees they need.
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