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  • CPTC Employer Engagement Fair – May 10

    CPTC Employer Engagement Fair – May 10

    WorkSource Pierce in partnership with Clover Park Technical College (CPTC) will be hosting a one-day in-person job fair on Wednesday, May 10 from 8 am to 3 pm.

    Attend this FREE event and meet with company representatives to learn about rewarding and prosperous careers. There will be a car show, and food trucks for your entertainment and enjoyment.

    Clover Park TC sign

    Meet employers in these industries:

    • Construction
    • Manufacturing
    • Retail
    • Machinery
    • Healthcare
    • Hospitality
    • Automotive Technician
    • and more!

    Please click the link to pre-register: https://forms.office.com/g/PArB26aUqg

    Email Marcus Warren at marcus.warren@esd.wa.gov , or Jie Zeng at  jie.zeng@esd.wa.gov if you have additional questions.

    Event Details:

    Employer Engagement Fair

    Clover Park Technical College
    McGavick Conference Center (Building 23)
    4500 Steilacoom Blvd SW
    Lakewood, WA 98499

    Wednesday, May 10
    8am – 3pm

  • Phoenix Processor LP Hiring Event – May 16

    Phoenix Processor LP Hiring Event – May 16

    Phoenix Processor LP is hiring seafood processors. Their hiring event at WorkSource Pierce is on May 16 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. where they will be hiring for multiple seasons of seafood processing on their ships.

    To pre-register for the event, you can visit: https://forms.office.com/g/RXKmSNbEG5

    If you have any questions before the event, contact Elliott Sawyer at: elliott.sawyer@esd.wa.gov

    Join their team for Spring hake season, where you will begin an exciting career working aboard the M/V Phoenix. If you have a strong work ethic and think you have what it takes to work on a vessel in a fast-paced environment, please apply. You will join the ship in Seattle, WA. Contract for Spring hake begins when you join the ship and lasts through the end of the season, which typically is 30-60 days.

    Phoenix Processor is also looking for seafood processors to join the mid-June “B” season pollock team. That crew will join the boat in Seattle and take the boat up to Alaska. B season usually lasts from June into September or perhaps as late as October depending on the season and fishing conditions.

    Requirements:

    • Able to lift 50 pounds on a regular basis, repetitively
    • Work 12-16 hour shifts, 7 days a week in a fast paced environment with repetitive tasks
    • Expected to work in a cold, wet environment
    • Able to speak and read English
    • Follow all safety and quality policies and regulations
    • Fully vaccinated for Covid-19 and follow quarantine protocols prior to joining the vessel
    • Work and live aboard a vessel for 30-110 days with minimal communications (there is Wi-Fi access available)
    • Must be capable of boarding and exiting the vessel without assistance by climbing up or down a gangway or by using a Jacob’s ladder
    • Pass a pre-employment drug test and participate in US Coast Guard random drug testing program

    Qualifications

    • Making a living at-sea requires a special kind of person. This is a physically, mentally, and emotionally demanding workplace. The job requires physical endurance, repetitive lifting, agility, prolonged periods of standing, teamwork, and self-discipline. You must be able to follow directions and work as a team.

    Wages and Benefits:

    • $3,500 – $5,000 per month with overtime and potential incentive and performance bonuses
    • Housing and meals provided
    • After one year of employment you are eligible for enrollment in health insurance and 401k plans.

    Make sure to bring your resume.

    Come prepared to fill out an application on the day of the event and to possibly participate in an interview.

    **Veterans are encouraged to attend the Event.

    Event Details:

    Phoenix Processor LP Hiring Event

    WorkSource Pierce
    2121 S. State St. #300
    Tacoma, WA 98405

    Tuesday, May 16
    10am – 12pm

  • Hospitality Job Fair – May 17

    Hospitality Job Fair – May 17

    WorkSource Pierce is hosting a one-day HOSPITALITY JOB FAIR on Wednesday, May 17th from 11 AM to 2 PM. Attend this free event and meet with company representatives to learn about rewarding and prosperous hospitality careers with participating employers.

    Featured Jobs available at this HOSPITALITY JOB FAIR are Dining Facility Attendants, Cooks, Servers, Lead Food Servers, Cashiers, Bartenders, Dishwashers, Hostess, Customer Service Reps, Food Service Workers, Janitors, Floor Technician Leads, Membership Representatives, Arts Coordinators, Exercise Instructors, Retail Associates, Retails Supervisors, Alcohol Compliance Representatives, Security Officers, Chef de Cuisine, Lead Food Servers, Housekeeping Supervisors, Facility Director, Shift Managers, and many others.

    Participating Employers:

    • Emerald Queen Hotel & Casinos
    • Best Western Plus Hotel
    • LGC Hospitality
    • White River/ Legends
    • Global Connections to Employment (GCE)
    • YMCA
    • Stelar Partners
    • Skookum
    • Pallino
    • La Quinta Inns & Suites

    Register for attending this HOSPITALITY JOB FAIR on https://Hospitality-JobFair.eventbrite.com

    Attend this JOB FAIR and be ready to meet with company representatives, process an application and/or interview on the day of the Event. **Veterans are encouraged to attend the event.**

    Bring your résumé. There are jobs for everyone! Don’t miss this opportunity!

    We also encourage you to create a profile on https://www.WorkSourceWA.com which will allow you to easily apply for jobs with employers participating at this JOB FAIR, and many others.

    For more information about this HOSPITALITY JOB FAIR, please contact Petru Mihaluta at Petru.Mihaluta@esd.wa.gov

    Event Details:

    Hospitality Job Fair

    WorkSource Pierce
    2121 S. State St. #300
    Tacoma, WA 98405

    Wednesday, May 17

    1st Session: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    2nd Session: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
    3rd Session: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

  • LiUNA Recruiting Event – May 9

    LiUNA Recruiting Event – May 9

    The Laborers’ International Union of North America is the most progressive, aggressive and fastest growing union of construction workers, and is one of the most diverse and effective unions representing public service employees.

    To Register, Follow this link: LiUNA Recruiting

    Opportunities

    • Skilled work
      • Landscape
      • Flagger
      • Traffic Control
      • General Labor
      • Concrete Labor
      • Pipe Layer
      • Caisson Worker
      • Asphalt Raker/Grade Checker
    • Apprenticeship

    Wages & Benefits

    • Skilled work
      • $29.82 to $45.91 per hour
    • Apprenticeship
      • $25.72 to $40.72 per hour
    • Health & Welfare
    • Pension

    Requirements

    • Must be 18 years of age or older.
    • Must have a current Drivers License.
    • Proof of Education – 10th grade Minimum.
    • Must be able to pass a UA (Including Marijuana).
    • Physically able to perform the work.

    This event will allow you to connect directly with LiUNA Local 252.  Please mark this event on your calendar and allow yourself at least 30 minutes during the scheduled time.

    We also encourage you to create a profile on www.WorkSourceWA.com which will allow you to easily apply for jobs with many other employers.

    For more information about this Recruiting Event, please contact Louis Ihrig at Louis.ihrig@esd.wa.gov

    Event Details:

    LiUNA Recruiting Event

    WorkSource Pierce
    2121 S. State St. #300
    Tacoma, WA 98405

    Tuesday, May 9th
    1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

  • Consumer Direct Care Network Information & Application Event

    Consumer Direct Care Network Information & Application Event

    Please join us on Thursday, April 27 from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the WorkSource Pierce office for Consumer Direct Care Network’s Application and Information Event.

    Consumer Direct Care Network Washington, part of the Consumer Direct Care Network, is committed to providing care and support for people in their homes and communities. Their network of companies specialize in providing quality services that help individuals and families with long-term care needs or disabilities remain independent in their own homes and communities.

    Understanding the needs of the Clients they serve is their primary mission. Their success comes from years of meeting request needs and converting obstacles into achievements.

    You can pre-register for the event here: https://forms.office.com/g/9y91B3NEp2

    Hiring for:

    • Independent Provider Caregivers

    Details & requirements:

    • Assist clients with daily tasks, including mobility, bathing, eating, and more
    • Transport clients to appointments, errands, and activities
    • Monitor and report changes in health, behavior, and needs

    Wage, Age, and more:

    • $19.50 – $22, depending on experience
    • Paid Training
    • PTO
    • Flexible schedule options
    • SEIU 775 Union Representation and Benefits
    • Pass Background Check

    Make sure to bring your resume.

    Come prepared to fill out an application on the day of the event.

    **Veterans are encouraged to attend the Event.

    Event Details:

    Consumer Direct Network
    Application & Information Event

    WorkSource Pierce
    2121 S. State St. #300
    Tacoma, WA 98405

    Thursday, April 27
    1pm – 2:30pm

     

  • Surge Staffing Hiring Event – April 20

    Surge Staffing Hiring Event – April 20

    WorkSource Pierce is excited to host Surge at our location for a hiring event on April 20 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. You can pre-register for the event here: https://forms.office.com/g/xCScWk7LXe.

    Surge is a national leader with over 50 years of experience in staffing and innovative workforce solutions. Their impeccable quality of service informs how they treat their customers and employees.

    Open Positions:

    • General Warehouse – $17-20/hr
      • Multiple Shifts
    • Customer Service Rep – $19/hr
      • Computer skills and attendance
    • Stand-Up Forklift – $20/hr
      • 1 year of experience needed
    • Inventory Control Specialist – $20-$22.50/hr
      • 2 years of experience needed
    • Audit Specialist – $20-$22.50/hr
      • 2 years of experience needed

    Benefits:

    • Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
    • Weekly Pay
    • Will hire as permanent employee after 3 months

    Make sure to bring your resume.

    Come prepared to fill out an application on the day of the event and to possibly participate in an interview.

    **Veterans are encouraged to attend the Event.

    Event Details:

    Surge Staffing Hiring Event

    WorkSource Pierce
    2121 S. State St. #300
    Tacoma, WA 98405

    Thursday, April 20
    10am – 12pm

  • Global Connections to Employment (GCE) Hiring Event May 9

    Global Connections to Employment (GCE) Hiring Event May 9

    Global Connections to Employment (GCE) is a nationwide team providing jobs and training for people with significant disabilities, including our war-wounded veterans. We empower our team members and help match them to fulfilling careers, from custodial and food services to information technology and other business lines in between.

    Global Connections to Employment (GCE) is currently hiring for DINING FACILITY ATTENDANTS.

    Wages & Benefits:

    • Must be able to understand oral and/or written instructions
    • Must interact appropriately with customers, government personnel, and staff members
    • Must meet eligibility requirements for work assignment on specified contract
    • Must be able to pass organization screening requirements

    Wages & Benefits:

    • $21.15 per hour
    • $300.00 Sign-On Bonus
    • Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability coverage, Retirement Plan)
    • Full-time and part-time
    • Accommodations and training for people with disabilities

    Please register for attending this Hiring Event at https://forms.office.com/g/de8kq9FuB8

    Come prepared to process an application and interview on the day of the Hiring Event.

    This HIRING EVENT is FREE and OPEN to the PUBLIC.

    **Veterans and people with disabilities are encouraged to attend the event.**

    Event Details:

    GCE Hiring Event

    WorkSource Pierce
    2121 S. State St. #300
    Tacoma, WA 98405

    Tuesday, May 9
    11am – 1pm

  • TCC Gig Harbor Job Fair – April 28

    TCC Gig Harbor Job Fair – April 28

    WorkSource Pierce is having a one-day JOB FAIR at TCC Gig Harbor campus on Friday, April 28th.

    Attend this JOB FAIR and be ready to meet with company representatives to learn about rewarding and prosperous careers with participating employers. Bring your résumé. There are jobs for everyone! Don’t miss this opportunity!

    This JOB FAIR is FREE and OPEN to the PUBLIC. **Veterans are encouraged to attend the Event. **

    Pre-register for the Event by clicking this link: https://GigHarbor-JobFair-4-28.eventbrite.com

     

    Featured employers

    • Adecco
    • CatchAll Environmental
    • City of Gig Harbor
    • DSHS/DDA
    • Federal Detention Center
    • Gary Merlino Construction
    • Husky Terminal and Stevedoring, LLC.
    • Jammies Environmental Inc
    • Kitsap 911
    • Korean Women’s Association   KWA Home Care
    • Life Care Centers of America
    • Maxim Healthcare Services
    • Maxim Staffing Solutions
    • Multicare Health System
    • Pierce Transit
    • Puget Sound Naval Shipyard
    • SAFE Boats, International
    • ScribeAmerica
    • Skyhawks – Olympic Peninsula
    • Tacoma Community College
    • T-Mobile
    • Transportation Security Administration
    • United States Postal Service
    • Virginia Mason Franciscan Health
    • Washington State Department of Corrections
    • West Sound Workforce

    There are over 600 accumulative jobs available with benefits. Known salaries & wages range from $16.00 per hour to $234,000 annually.

     

    We also encourage you to create a profile on www.WorkSourceWA.com which will allow you to easily apply for jobs with many other employers.

     

    For more information about this Hiring Event, please contact Louis Ihrig at Louis.ihrig@esd.wa.gov

    Event Details:

    WorkSource Job Fair at TCC Gig Harbor

    TCC Gig Harbor
    3993 Hunt St
    Gig Harbor, WA 98335

    Friday, April 28
    10am – 1pm

  • Transportation Security Administration Hiring Event – April 25

    Transportation Security Administration Hiring Event – April 25

    Are you interested in finding out more about a rewarding and prosperous career with TSA?

    TSA offers rewarding, meaningful careers and professional growth. We are a team of dedicated individuals who work hard to deliver our mission of protecting the nation’s transportation systems and ensuring safe travels.

    Join us to begin the hiring process for the Transportation Security Officer (TSO) positions. You will have the opportunity to attend an information session, complete your application and complete the multiple components of the hiring process.

    Minimum Requirements:

    • At least 18 years of age
    • High school diploma or GED
    • US Citizen or National

    Wages & Benefits:

    • Starting: $26.49 per hour
    • Full and part-time positions
    • Various shifts available

    Pre-register for the Event by clicking here.

    Come prepared to process an application and interview on the day of the Hiring Event.

    This HIRING EVENT is FREE and OPEN to the PUBLIC.
    **Veterans are encouraged to attend the Event.**

    We also encourage you to create a profile on www.WorkSourceWA.com which will allow you to easily apply for jobs with many other employers.

    For more information about this Hiring Event, please contact Louis Ihrig at Louis.ihrig@esd.wa.gov

    Event Details:

    TSA Recruiting Event

    WorkSource Pierce
    2121 S. State St. #300
    Tacoma, WA 98405

    Tuesday, April 25
    11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

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