3+ hour, 15+ min ago  (652+ words) Ten years ago, when AWB's first Manufacturing Week bus tour crossed the state, we had many goals, such as highlighting the great jobs available in our state's modern manufacturing sector and lending a microphone to employers to tell policymakers about…...

3+ hour, 15+ min ago  (803+ words) Work was underway this spring at Lutheran Community Services Northwest's new facility at 7011 W. Canal Drive, Kennewick. A recent donation is helping fund the project. A local nonprofit expanding to a new location this summer recently got a big boost to…...

5+ day, 1+ hour ago  (125+ words) Founded in 1994, the program provides an educational program aimed at developing knowledgeable leaders to serve the community and a forum to examine and discuss issues facing the region." Every year, Leadership Tri-Cities gathers a diverse set of 25 to 30 leaders to…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago  (231+ words) Tri-Cities Area Journal of Business Build your management skills this summer at WSU Tri-Cities Looking to strengthen your management skills or prepare for a future in leadership? Washington State University (WSU) Tri-Cities has an opportunity for you. The university's Cougar…...

1+ mon, 1+ day ago  (840+ words) A new apprenticeship program launching this fall aims to address early education staffing challenges by creating clearer pathways into the field. Educational Service District 123 plans to roll out two apprenticeship tracks this summer, with the goal of helping more workers…...

1+ mon, 1+ day ago  (413+ words) Big'Bro'Joe Foundation recently opened a youth center intended as a space to host workshops and for kids to have a "safe haven." A nonprofit dedicated to mentoring youth ages 8 to 17 recently opened a new youth center to "offer a safe…...

1+ mon, 1+ day ago  (608+ words) Current city of residence: Kennewick Briefly describe your company: HMIS strives to provide safe, efficient, and effective solutions to the Hanford site while balancing ever-changing priorities, complexities, and while integrating with the other Hanford contractors. HMIS continues to seek out…...

1+ mon, 2+ day ago  (129+ words) Tri-Tech Skills Center in Kennewick. Trade associations, community'groups'and individuals'are stepping up'to help graduating seniors from Tri-Tech Skills Center'start their future careers or next level of training off on the right foot.' More than 40 students will receive 55 total scholarships at the…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (478+ words) Washington is pouring $55. 8 million into early learning facilities across the state, including $3. 6 million in Pasco. Gov. Bob Ferguson announced the competitive grant awards Thursday. The funds will create about 2, 000 new child care spaces and support renovation projects in over 50 jurisdictions,…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (369+ words) A Washington nonprofit is addressing the need for child care and on-the-job training at the same time by using an apprenticeship model, which combines paid work and certification." Shana Peschek, executive director of the institute, said many apprentices, especially women,…...