Training and Best Practices

If you have any questions, please contact Christina Chestnut at CChesnut@thurstonchamber.com

If you have any questions, please contact Christina Chestnut at CChesnut@thurstonchamber.com

Talent Magnet, Our Region's Workforce Development Podcast

Talent Magnet is brought to you by Pacific Mountain Workforce Development Council, the podcast where we help businesses become talent magnets by focusing on recruitment, training, and retention best practices.

Labor Market Data for Your Talent Acquisition Needs

Labor Market Data & Wage Rate Analysis

The five-county Pacific Mountain Workforce Development Area is a diverse economic region that supports thousands of jobs. Labor market data is a vital tool in preparing business for trends in workforce. Keeping up to date with current wage rates in your industry can provide a competitive edge in recruitment and retention.

Here are two ways to find out what current wages are in your industry:

Best Practices in Recruitment, Training & Retention Podcast

Talent Magnet, Our Region's Workforce Development Podcast

Talent Magnet is brought to you by Pacific Mountain Workforce Development Council, the podcast where we help businesses become talent magnets by focusing on recruitment, training, and retention best practices. 

Listen Below to Our Episode on Future of Work

This episode features an interview with Geoff Lawrence, Account Executive at Impact Washington, and Robert Bishop President, SATECH, Inc. as they discuss the importance of upskilling staff through training and share tips and takeaways from their experiences. Discover the Future of Work program and the impact that upskilling staff can have on an organization.

WorkSource Business Services

Complete the Business Needs Assessment: Start Your Planning Today

This form will be utilized by Business Solutions Team to build an understanding about the current status of your organization to support your workforce needs. This information helps to inform our workforce team about current needs in our region.

Where to Listen to Talent Magnet

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