@Miriam_WSW

Passionate workforce development & organizational management professional

 Washington, USA
workforcesw.org
Joined January 2018
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I had a great conversation today with people from across Southwest WA about how federal funding I secured will support projects to improve the region's transportation, help young people get jobs, & improve health care access for rural communities.
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Thank you @PattyMurray for investing in our youth & local economy with funds for our SummerWorks paid summer youth employment program! Summer employment for youth leads to higher graduation rates, better job placement & higher earnings later in life. #localworkforceworks
Senator Patty Murray
@PattyMurray31 Mar 2022
I had a great conversation today with people from across Southwest WA about how federal funding I secured will support projects to improve the region's transportation, help young people get jobs, & improve health care access for rural communities.
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"There is no such thing as a low-skill worker. Every job, no matter what it is, requires a unique set of skills and knowledge. There is no such thing as a low-skill or unskilled worker." Read more from the @National_Fund: bit.ly/3nLUVNI
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In Southwest Washington, certified positions, such as RNs, CPAs and PMPs are in high-demand. Do you need help changing careers or achieving education or training? Contact WorkSource to get started! worksourceswwa.com
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Proud to be here in DC with the amazing leaders, both in municipal government and in workforce development, from across the country. Shout-out to @AnneOgle for representing our awesome city of @VancouverUS!
The United States Conference of Mayors@usmayors20 Jan 2022
"We can’t have a strong America without strong cities. We must prioritize local control, local investment and local involvement in how those dollars are spent.” — USCM President @FrancisSuarez #MayorsDC22 ketk.com/news/washington-dc/…

Mayors from across US focus on local recovery efforts during annual DC meeting

Local leaders from across the country are in Washington D.C. this week for the annual U.S. Conference of Mayors. But as they meet in the capital city, their focus is on spearheading recovery effort…

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"We can’t have a strong America without strong cities. We must prioritize local control, local investment and local involvement in how those dollars are spent.” — USCM President @FrancisSuarez #MayorsDC22 ketk.com/news/washington-dc/…

Mayors from across US focus on local recovery efforts during annual DC meeting

Local leaders from across the country are in Washington D.C. this week for the annual U.S. Conference of Mayors. But as they meet in the capital city, their focus is on spearheading recovery effort…

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We are seeking employment & job training proposals from organizations currently providing services for housing, re-entry or career coaching to historically underserved or excluded populations. Nonprofits & CBOs are encouraged to apply. Visit bit.ly/3mT1Cx0 to apply.
"Funding opportunities available!" -- Three women in a meeting

ALT "Funding opportunities available!" -- Three women in a meeting

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SW WA NONPROFITS: If you work with historically underserved or excluded populations ages 18 & older in SW WA w/ programs or services for housing, re-entry or career coaching, we'll soon have grant funding available. Please visit bit.ly/3mT1Cx0 on Jan. 18 to learn more.
Grant funding coming soon - applications open January 18

ALT Grant funding coming soon - applications open January 18

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Thank you @SarahWolf for continuing to shine a light on how the lack of affordable and accessible childcare is impacting our community. SW WA BUSINESS OWNERS: interested in working together on solutions? Contact us!
The Columbian@thecolumbian4 Dec 2021
Clark County, Southwest Washington child care in crisis - columbian.com/news/2021/dec/…

Clark County, Southwest Washington child care in crisis

In early 2020, Educational Service District 112 was serving more than twice the number of students in its child care and early education centers than it is today.

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Miriam Halliday retweeted
Worksystems@Worksystems24 Sep 2021
Worksystems, @WorkforceSWWA & @_C_W_P have received a $2.3M grant to support the child care needs of low-income job seekers while they are in training. This will remove a huge barrier preventing parents from entering the workforce. bit.ly/3i1p1JR @mcgough_andrew
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"We encourage companies to take advantage of services and learning opportunities to support individuals with disabilities in their workplaces, educational institutions and greater community." Read more in our blog at bit.ly/3FRE2bB
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Attention rural communities! We’ve just changed state law to make it easier for rural residents to access scholarship funding for community & technical colleges without uprooting lives and families. You might now be eligible! Apply by October 24! waopportunityscholarship.org…
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Today, we are celebrating Spirit Day! Started in 2010 by teenager Brittany McMillan, Spirit Day brings awareness to and stands against the bullying of LGBTQ+ youth. Wear purple today to show your support! #SpiritDay #ChooseKindness
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A Friday afternoon walk with the workforce pups. #bestteam #TGIF
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"In expressing our value and strategic goal of equity, we will especially emphasize those who have been marginalized or excluded in past investments and research." Read more about our Economic Mobility goal in our 2021-2023 Strategic Plan bit.ly/3gb9ANy
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The team at @WorkforceSWWA is super #Excited to be apart of the first official @WorkforceInvest Snap E&T cohort to build out #Workforce services for the SW Washington community!
National Association of Workforce Boards (NAWB)@WorkforceInvest22 Apr 2021
Learn about NAWB's and @USDA SNAP E&T's cohort of 15 workforce development boards that will work toward becoming new SNAP E&T providers or expand current services nawb.org/nawb-press-release-…
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Miriam Halliday retweeted
Darcy Hoffman@DarcyHoffman1816 Apr 2021
Excited to continue our partnership! UPC is doing great work to increase opportunities for women & nontraditional candidates in high paying #manufacturing jobs! @WorkforceSWWA @CREDC_Clark Aerospace company coming to Port of Camas-Washougal clbn.us/etW7k

Aerospace company coming to Port of Camas-Washougal

CAMAS — Port of Camas-Washougal leaders don’t sell their industrial park property very often, but an opportunity to bring one of the world’s leading aerospace manufacturers to Clark County was too goo

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I am so excited about this project! #collectiveaction and #systemicchange only happens when we mobilize and work together. We are looking for a group of leaders to help us truly make this happen, so that we can ultimately build a more #equitable economy in SW WA. Apply ⬇️
Workforce Southwest Washington@WorkforceSWWA17 Mar 2021
We are seeking proposals to develop a network of community-based organizations and social service agencies in SW WA, with the common goal of connecting individuals to living-wage employment. Proposals are due April 16, 2021. View the RFP at ⬇️ bit.ly/3bWkSog
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COWLITZ & WAHKIAKUM FOLKS: if you are struggling with food, housing, childcare, employment, healthcare, addiction or mental health needs, help is available at the virtual Cowlitz-Wahkiakum Resource Fair on March 24. Sign up here bit.ly/3l16Mor
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CONSTRUCTION FOLKS: Stuck inside because of the snow? It's a great time to check out the @realToolBelt app. Apply for work or find workers for your job. Get the app. Get connected. Get building!
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