Unemployment services will be unavailable at the WorkSource Pierce One-Stop on July 16th. Our Resource Room, workshops, and other programs will remain available as scheduled.

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  • 2023 Holiday Closures for WorkSource Pierce

    WorkSource Pierce will be closed in observance of several holidays this year. Please check below for updates on our scheduled holiday closures:

    Closures for WorkSource Pierce One-Stop – Tacoma

    • Monday, Jan 16, 2023 – MLK Jr. Day
    • Monday, Feb 20, 2023 – President’s day
    • Monday, May 29, 2023 – Memorial Day
    • Monday, Jun 19, 2023 – Juneteenth
    • Tuesday, Jul 4, 2023 – Independence Day
    • Monday, Sep 4, 2023 – Labor Day
    • Friday, Nov 10, 2023 – Veterans Day
    • Thursday, Nov 23, 2023 – Thanksgiving
    • Friday, Nov 24, 2023 – Thanksgiving
    • Monday, Dec 25, 2023 – Christmas
    • Monday, Jan 1, 2023 – New Years’ Day

    Closures for WorkSource Pierce at South Hill Mall

    • Monday, Jan 16, 2023 – MLK Jr. Day
    • Monday, Feb 20, 2023 – President’s day
    • Monday, May 29, 2023 – Memorial Day
    • Monday, Jun 19, 2023 – Juneteenth
    • Tuesday, Jul 4, 2023 – Independence Day
    • Monday, Sep 4, 2023 – Labor Day
    • Friday, Nov 10, 2023 – Veterans Day
    • Thursday, Nov 23, 2023 – Thanksgiving
    • Friday, Nov 24, 2023 – Thanksgiving
    • Monday, Dec 25, 2023 – Christmas
    • Monday, Jan 1, 2023 – New Years’ Day

    Closures for Affiliate & Connection Sites

    For closures and alternate schedule information for any of our Affiliate or Connection sites, please contact their offices.

  • WorkSource Pierce CLOSED Friday, December 23rd

    WorkSource Pierce CLOSED Friday, December 23rd

    Due to icy road and parking conditions, WorkSource Pierce is CLOSED. Weather permitting, we will reopen Tuesday, December 27th.

  • 2022 Holiday Closures for WorkSource Pierce

    WorkSource Pierce will be closed in observance of the upcoming Christmas and New Year’s holidays. Please check below for updates on our scheduled holiday closures:

    WorkSource Pierce One-Stop – Tacoma

    • December 26th – Closed
    • January 2nd – Closed

    WorkSource Pierce at South Hill Mall

    • December 23rd – Closed
    • December 25th – Closed
    • December 26th – Closed
    • December 30th – Closed
    • January 2nd – Closed

    Affiliate & Connection Sites

    For closures and alternate schedule information for any of our Affiliate or Connection sites, please contact their offices.

  • New WorkSource Location Connects Workforce Services to East Pierce County

    New WorkSource Location Connects Workforce Services to East Pierce County

    PRESS RELEASE
    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
    August 30, 2022

    New WorkSource Location Connects Workforce Services to East Pierce County

    Puyallup, WA: WorkForce Central is expanding services for job seekers and businesses into the greater Pierce County community with the addition of a WorkSource Pierce site at South Hill Mall.

    The new location offers workforce services five days a week and was launched as a pilot to assess whether expanding access to workforce services in the Puyallup community will lead to greater access and impact for job seekers and businesses. It will be open for one year and then evaluated to see if the response from the public warrants a permanent location. This expansion is driven by strong demand across Pierce County for the comprehensive workforce services offered through the WorkSource Pierce system.

    The South Hill Mall WorkSource Office is staffed by service providers in the WorkSource Pierce network, which includes 22 organizations that provide a myriad of workforce training and resources to the community. There are computer terminals for job seekers to connect with WorkSource system providers, job search, submit resumes, and participate in virtual interviews. There is also space to meet with career coaches, education advisors, and other workforce service providers.

    Customers can schedule to meet in person or virtually at the location through the scheduling portal on the WorkSource Pierce website. Also, employers can host recruiting and information sessions with additional support from our Business Solutions Team.

    A variety of services are available each week as partners schedule programs and events in the shared space. The South Hill Mall location will allow WorkSource Pierce to host public hiring and resource events in this central East Pierce County location.

    This pilot is part of WorkForce Central’s ongoing efforts to expand the reach of comprehensive workforce development to all communities in Pierce County.

    “Our goal as a system of 22 workforce service providers is to increase access and remove barriers to education, training, and employment opportunities that are in direct alignment with our mission to build a skilled workforce to support employers and the local economy in Pierce County,” said Shellie Willis, Senior Director of Collective Impact.

    A ribbon cutting is scheduled for 10 a.m. on Tuesday, September 13. The new site is located between Golden Corral and MultiCare on the east side of the mall.

    For more information about WorkSource services in Pierce County and the new South Hill Mall WorkSource location, go to worksource-pierce.org

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  • Seeking Input – WorkSource Pierce communication strategies

    WorkSource Pierce strives to ensure our services are available to all Pierce County residents and our communication strategies support that goal. To make sure our outreach and communications are reaching you in the most effective way, we need to know what works best for you!

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    We need your assistance!

    Our short 6-question survey will help us understand where you prefer to get information about WorkSource Pierce services and events. Your participation in this survey helps us make decisions about how we can best provide information to you about our services and activities.

    Your input is very much needed and appreciated. Thank you!

  • WorkSource Pierce Welcomes a new Administrator!

    WorkSource Pierce Welcomes a new Administrator!

    WorkSource Pierce is pleased to announce that Manny Aybar will begin work as our new WS Pierce Interim Administrator on July 1st.

    Manny brings strong skills and enthusiasm to the team. A longtime mental health and human services provider, Manny has spent the majority of his career working in meeting the needs of his neighbors experiencing housing insecurity, unemployment, crisis or trauma in our communities.

    Manny has held executive and management positions with both city and the county of San Bernardino, the city of Riverside, the California Association of Public Authorities and Inland Behavioral and Health Services. Manny has also led programs at California State University, San Bernardino, the University of Redlands and Mt. San Jacinto College. Prior to coming to ESD Manny was Executive Director of Our Resilient Community Alliance, a social services and transitional housing agency in Clallam County.

    We are excited for our new addition and welcome Manny to the WorkSource Pierce team!

  • WIOA Program Information for Job Seekers

    WIOA Program Information for Job Seekers

    Let us help you achieve your career goals!

    The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) assists job seekers with accessing employment, education, training, and other supports they need to meet employers’ requirements and succeed in our labor market. It is one of the most comprehensive programs in workforce development to re-equip job seekers to fulfill their career dreams.

    Are you:

    • A dislocated worker
    • A displaced homemaker
    • A transitioning Military member
    • A Veteran or eligible spouse of an active military member
    • Long-term unemployed
    • Low-income, or
    • Receiving Unemployment Benefits?

    Program Services

    • Employment Readiness
    • Career guidance
    • Labor market information
    • Resume building
    • Interview tools & mock interview prep
    • Networking assistance
    • Personal brand building
    • Job search assistance

    Virtual Learning

    • Career Edge: online professional
    • development toolkit
    • Interview Simulation Trainer
    • Learn soft skills
    • Assess career interests

    Other Services

    • Life Coaching to help you become more skilled, confident and resilient when confronted with barriers
    • Community resource referrals for housing, transportation, counseling services, and basic needs
    • Economic Security for All program to help residents of the 98404 community gain financial security, reduce debt, and build credit
    • Employee assistance program access

    Training Opportunities

    • Short-term training
    • Work-based learning opportunities such as paid internships or On-the-Job Training
    • Mentorship supporting training exploration and pathways that lead to employment
    • Work Place Excellence

    We are providing virtual services to customers by phone, text, email, and video
    calls. When offices reopen to the public, we will be available for in-person services.

    Speak with a Career Advisor (see contact information below) to help you determine which services best fit your needs. They will help you enroll in the program and connect you to our program partners.

    For More Information:

    Email:
    pierce@careerteam.com
    Call or text:
    253-905-1827

  • Economic Impact Payment information

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    The IRS will soon be issuing Economic Impact Payments to every eligible American. Help is needed to reach individuals who do not normally file because they do not have enough income that requires them to file. This includes the homeless, certain seniors and some limited English-proficient individuals who will need to provide information to the IRS to get their Economic Impact Payment.

    Eligible Social Security recipients and railroad retirees who are otherwise not required to file a return will not be required to file a return or provide further information.

    More information is being added to www.IRS.gov/coronavirus. Please follow the IRS Social Media accounts

    If someone does not file taxes or get Social Security, the IRS has mentioned it will set up a “simple web portal” to submit information, though details on that are still coming. In the meantime, TurboTax has launched its own free web portal to submit direct-deposit information to the IRS.

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  • Education Resources for UI claimants and WorkSource Customers

    Sent on behalf of Washington Student Achievement Council

    The Washington Student Achievement Council (WSAC) has a new online resource: College & Career Compass is a tool that empowers adults to return to school, earn a credential, and advance in their careers.

    Compass—and the Washington College Grant—are vital resources for the unprecedented number of Washingtonians who are filing for unemployment.

    There are nearly one million working-aged adults in our state who have not finished the courses needed to earn a credential.

    College & Career Compass will help them navigate educational pathways and get back on the path to completion. The online tool is designed to help adults return to school and finish their education. Users will:

    • Learn critical information, tips and resources for returning adult learners
    • Search for Washington educational programs and pathways
    • Connect with campuses committed to supporting adult learners’ progress.

    Learn more about the initiative at wsac.wa.gov/compass.

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