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  • Avenues To Opportunities: A Community Engagement Resource Fair – June 4

    Avenues To Opportunities: A Community Engagement Resource Fair – June 4

    Come join us for this community resource fair where you can engage with local organizations that serve your needs. These organizations provide supportive services to help remove barriers that people often face in our community.

    To accomplish this, community partners and organizations have come together to deliver services at no cost to you. That includes a free meal from one of three food trucks providing lunch at this event.  You are invited to participate in this event and be part of a collectively positive impact in the community.

    To Register, follow this link: Registration – Avenues to Opportunities

    Avenues to Opportunities logo

    • Affordable Housing Resources
    • Addiction and Mental Health
    • Childcare Services
    • Employment Services
    • Reentry Services
    • Utilities Assistance
    • Vaccinations & Health Checks
    • Veterans Services
    • Free Phones
    • Free Haircuts
    • Free Food for the first 300 people to attend
      • (Boss Mamas Kitchen, Lumpia Love, Just a Pizza My Mind)
    • Employers will be recruiting to fill jobs
    • And much more!

    This EVENT is FREE and OPEN to the PUBLIC. All are welcome!

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

    Event Details:

    Avenues To Opportunities:
    A Community Engagement Resource Fair

    DSHS Offices
    1949 S. State St.
    Tacoma, WA 98405

    Wednesday, June 4
    10am – 2pm

  • Public Services Career Fair May 21

    Public Services Career Fair May 21

    Looking for your next career move? Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to connect with top employers! 

     Join us for a WorkSource collaborative CAREER FAIR at the Tacoma Public Library. This Career Fair is designed to support individuals transitioning from government roles to new opportunities in the private sector, nonprofits, and other government positions.

    Attend and:

    • Network with company representatives and explore rewarding careers.
    • Access over 500 job openings with salaries ranging from $17/hour to $300,000 annually.
    • Discover opportunities for experienced professionals and entry-level candidates alike.

    Bring your résumé and seize this chance to shape your future. Don’t miss out—your next great career opportunity awaits!

    To register, please follow this link: Career Fair Registration

  • TCC Gig Harbor Job Fair – May 16

    TCC Gig Harbor Job Fair – May 16

    WorkSource Pierce is having a one-day JOB FAIR at TCC Gig Harbor campus on Friday, May 16th.

    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!

    Register for the Event by clicking this link:   Job Fair Registration

    This JOB FAIR 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

  • YMCA Hiring Event – April 10

    YMCA Hiring Event – April 10

    The YMCA is the leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community by connecting all people to their potential, purpose, and each other. If you’re looking to discover a deeper sense of purpose and a meaningful opportunity to contribute to the greater good in your community, then the YMCA is the organization for you.

    Come and talk to the hiring managers from YMCA at this in-person hiring event to learn more about this opportunity.

    Positions hiring for:

    • Before and After School Lead Teachers
      $20.00 – $22.00 /hour
    • Before and After School Teachers
      $17.50 – $19.50 /hour
    • Early Learning Center Lead Teachers
      $20.00 – $22.00 /hour
    • Early Learning Assistant Teachers
      $17.50 – $19.50 /hour
    • Early Learning Center Teacher Aides (Full-time & Part-time)
      16.66 – $17. 50 /hour

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

    Email Jie Zeng at jie.zeng@esd.wa.gov if you have additional questions.

    Event Details:

    YMCA Hiring Event

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

    Thursday, April 10
    12pm – 2pm

     

  • WorkSource Spring Regional Career Fair – April 29

    WorkSource Spring Regional Career Fair – April 29

    Join us for the Spring Regional Career Fair, taking place on April 29th at Emerald Downs, located at 2300 Ron Crockett Dr, Auburn, WA 98001. This event is the perfect opportunity for you to connect with a wide range of employers from various industries, all eager to find talented individuals like you to join their teams.

    By attending the job fair, you will have the chance to:

    1. Network with representatives from leading companies and organizations in the region.
    2. Explore a variety of job openings, from entry-level positions to career-advancing opportunities.
    3. Learn about different industries and discover what roles best suit your skills and interests.

    Don’t miss out on this valuable chance to take the next step in your career journey. Whether you’re looking for your first job, seeking a new opportunity, or wanting to explore different career paths, this job fair has something for everyone.

    Plus: free shuttle service between Auburn Station and Emerald Downs!
    Auburn Station Bay 6
    110 2nd St SW

    Register now and mark your calendar for April 29th.

    For more information and to secure your spot, please visit our registration page Spring Regional Registration.

    We look forward to seeing you there!

    Event Details:

    WorkSource Spring Regional Career Fair

    Emerald Downs
    2300 Ron Crockett Dr. Auburn, WA 98001
    Tuesday, April 29, 2025
    12:00 PM – 3:00 PM

  • South Sound 911 Hiring Event – April 1

    South Sound 911 Hiring Event – April 1

    South Sound 911 employs many highly trained professionals who work various shifts to provide 24-hour service for 911, dispatch, records management, information technology, and administration.

    To Register for the Event follow this link: South Sound 911 Registration

    South Sound 911 offers quality public safety careers:

    • ENTRY-LEVEL 911 CALL-TAKER
      • $34.29/hour
      • $5,000 hiring bonus
    • ENTRY-LEVEL DISPATCHER
      • $34.29 – $37.81/hour
      • $5,000 hiring bonus
    • RECORDS SPECIALIST (WAITLIST)
      • $30.75/hour

    Benefits:

    • Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, long-term disability (LTD), an Employee Assistance Program, and IRC Section 125 Flexible Benefits Plan (FSA).
    • Short-term disability, additional supplemental life insurance, and 457 deferred compensation plans are available.
    • Paid vacation and sick leave are provided on an accrual basis, beginning with 96 hours per year for vacation and 96 hours per year for sick leave.
    • Eleven (11) paid holidays and two (2) personal holidays each year, for a total of 104 hours
    • Depending on eligibility, mandatory participation in the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (PERS or PSERS)
    • Direct deposit – South Sound 911 has 26 payroll periods; pay dates occur every other Friday and employees are enrolled in direct deposit
    • Family and Medical Leave (FMLA)
    • Social Security Replacement Plan 401(a) and Industrial Insurance
    • Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA)
    • Military Leave – An employee may be granted paid leave for 21 work days during each year beginning Oct. 1 and ending the following Sept. 30, as provided by state law for the purpose of taking part in military active duty training.

    Come prepared to speak with recruiters about these opportunities.
    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

  • Pierce County Court Resource Job Fair March 26

    Pierce County Court Resource Job Fair March 26

    WorkSource Pierce is having a one-day JOB FAIR at the Pierce County District Court Resource Center on Wednesday, March 26th.

    This Job Fair has a focus to help remove barriers that justice-impacted people face when looking for employment. We understand that talking about justice-impacted experiences can be difficult. This is an Equal Opportunity event and a safe place where people are encouraged to strive for their career goals.

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

    To register, follow this link: Job Fair Registration

    Featured employers

    • Hughes Group LLC
    • Legends
    • Pierce College
    • Pierce County HR
    • Tacoma Community College
    • Virginia Mason Franciscan Health
    • Vulcan Metals Corporation
    • And more

    There are over 220 accumulative jobs available with benefits. Known salaries & wages range from $19.00 per hour to $100,000+ annually. This JOB FAIR is FREE and OPEN to the PUBLIC. All are welcome and we encourage you to attend this event.

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

    If you are an employer and would like to participate at this JOB FAIR, please contact Louis Ihrig at Louis.ihrig@esd.wa.gov

  • WorkSource Job Fair at AMVETS – February 27

    WorkSource Job Fair at AMVETS – February 27

    WorkSource Pierce in partnership with American Veterans Post 1 (AMVETS) will be hosting a one-day in-person job fair on Thursday, February 27th from 10 am to 1 pm, at 5717 S. Tyler St, Tacoma, WA.

    Attend this FREE event and meet with company representatives to learn more about their job opportunities, and prosperous careers. Veterans and Eligible Military Spouses will have priority; however, the event is open to All Job Seekers!

    Featured employers below (subject to change):

    • Adult Protective Services
    • Airstreams Renewables
    • Around the Sound
    • Cascade Senior Living Services
    • Consumer Direct Care Network-Washington
    • Customs and Border Protection – CBP
    • DSHS Behavioral Health Administration
    • Federal Bureau of Prisons
    • General Dynamics Land Systems
    • Grand Canyon University
    • Helpful Hands, Inc
    • IDI Insulation Distributors
    • King County Department of Adult and Juvenile Detention
    • Korean Women’s Association, KWA Home Care
    • Liberty Military Housing
    • Operation Military Family
    • Outreached Youth LLC
    • Parker Hannifin – Exotic Metals Forming Division
    • Pierce County Security
    • Pierce Transit
    • Skookum
    • SmartTalent
    • Tacoma Police Department
    • Transportation Security Administration
    • Triumph Group Yakima
    • Trudy’s Hallmark
    • US Navy Reserve
    • UW Medicine
    • WA Cares Fund
    • WA Dept of Veterans Affairs
    • Washington State Employee Credit Union (WSECU)
    • West Sound Workforce
    • MultiCare Health System
    • Tacoma Community College

    Please click the link to pre-register: https://forms.office.com/g/aRUE5L1sHq

    Email Marcus Warren at marcus.warren@esd.wa.gov if you have additional questions.

     

    Event Details:

    WorkSource Job Fair at AMVETS

    AMVETS Post 1
    5717 S Tyler St.
    Tacoma, WA 98409

    Thursday, February 27, 2025
    10am – 1pm
  • Career Training Opportunities At Tacoma Community College

    Career Training Opportunities At Tacoma Community College

    Come learn about everything Tacoma Community College has to offer!

    You will meet with an Outreach representative to learn about the enrollment process.

    There will be a Workforce Education Navigator to share information about grants and support services available to students.

    And don’t miss our special guests, the Pathway Specialists, who can give you in-depth information about the Business and HealthCare programs at TCC!

    Thursday, February 27
    1pm – 3pm

    Moore Branch, Tacoma Public Library
    215 South 56th Street
    Tacoma WA 98408

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