WorkForce Central is pleased to announce a Request for Proposals (RFP) to identify and select a qualified One-Stop Operator. The One-Stop Operator will coordinate partners’ delivery of services at the WorkSource Pierce One-Stop Center, ensure the One-Stop Center meets certification requirements, collaborate with WorkForce Central and partners to identify and fill service gaps, and increase […]
Thriving Together: Our Commitment to Local Growth
Submitted by Samuel Bradshaw, Director of Business Solutions. Every great endeavor begins with a purpose — a reason that drives us forward. At WorkForce Central, our purpose is clear: to help create a thriving community where businesses grow, workers succeed, and opportunities abound for everyone. This ideology is the foundation of our Community Reinvestment Programs; […]
WorkForce Central releases 2023-2024 Annual Report
As the steward of Pierce County’s workforce development system, WorkForce Central saw a successful program year. Our workforce system focuses on tailoring services based on individual needs, providing job seekers and businesses with support, training, and resources essential for success. Last year, more than 400 individuals reported finding permanent employment after receiving workforce services and […]
Tickets on Sale Now for Lens of Equity 2025
WorkForce Central cordially invites you for a day of open and honest conversations to bring our communities closer, challenge racial inequities, and develop collective solutions. The power to transform our systems relies on each of us — within our neighborhoods, organizations, workplaces, and culture. The Lens of Equity Summit is a space for reflection, dialogue, […]
Lens of Equity Coming to Tacoma in 2025
The Pierce County Community Engagement Task Force, driven by WorkForce Central’s passion for keeping DEAI (Diversity, Equity, Accountability, and Inclusion) at the forefront of what we do, is excited to bring you the 2025 Lens of Equity Summit at the Greater Tacoma Convention Center on Thursday, February 20, 2025. This time, we’re doubling down on […]
Resource Event Aims to Support Justice-Impacted and Homeless Job Seekers
Tacoma, WA: WorkSource Pierce, in collaboration with Pierce County District Court, is offering a unique opportunity for Pierce County’s justice-impacted and homeless populations. “Our Beyond Boundaries Summer Resource Fair is dedicated to providing essential support and removing barriers for justice-impacted and homeless individuals in our community,” said Employment Security Commissioner Cami Feek. “This Equal Opportunity event offers […]
You’re Invited to the Green Jobs Summit on May 8
Hosted by City of Tacoma’s Green Workforce partnership, this summit is the result of the City of Tacoma’s efforts with our partners in workforce development, labor, community colleges, and employers through the Good Jobs, Great Cities initiative convened by the National League of Cities and the Federal Department of Labor. This summit will focus on […]
WorkForce Central, Pierce County Invest to Strengthen Behavioral Health Workforce
Pierce County, WA: With the support of Pierce County and a $1.9 million grant, WorkForce Central is doubling down on efforts to strengthen and support the behavioral health workforce in Pierce County. As a result of ongoing efforts to identify and address challenges in this field of work, WorkForce Central has formally established the Pierce County […]