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2026 WorkSource Pierce Partnership Conference
Welcome back! We’re excited to welcome you back for a day of learning, connection, and collaboration. Together, we play a vital role in helping families and communities rise out of poverty, and that work starts with strong, informed partnerships.
Through shared learning and community-driven insights, we’ll explore how to strengthen service delivery across programs and systems. Expect a full day of knowledge-building, reflection, and forward-thinking conversations as we hear from communities of practice and dive into the pressing topics that shape our collective work. Let’s come together to grow our understanding and expand our impact.
Light refreshments and lunch will be provided.
What to expect
The WorkSource Pierce Partnership Training Day is designed to strengthen collaboration, alignment, and shared understanding across the workforce ecosystem. This year’s training will focus on preparing for the future of work while staying grounded in lived experience, practical learning, and partner-informed system design.
Participants will engage in:
- Interactive learning that builds shared insight and practical tools.
- Partner discussions that surface opportunities, challenges, and alignment needs.
- System design conversations that support a more coordinated and responsive workforce network.
- A deeper understanding of the local workforce board structure and how it strategically supports the regional workforce ecosystem.
Who should attend?
You and any staff in your organization that provides workforce services. This conference is an official TRAINING DAY. We will prepare our customers to expect limited-service delivery on this day so all who wish to attend are able to participate. This is an exclusive event for WorkSource Pierce partners only. This event is not open to the public.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Don’t miss out on this important day of connection and learning with your peers! Register today!
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Event Schedule
8:00 – 8:30 am
Check In
8:30 – 11:30 am
Welcome
Introduction to the A.L.I.C.E. Experience
Hosted by United Way
The ALICE Experience is an interactive simulation created by United Way organizations to help participants understand the daily financial struggles of Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed (ALICE) households — people who earn above the federal poverty level but still can’t afford basic necessities like housing, childcare, food, transportation, healthcare, and utilities.
11:30 – 1:00 pm
Lunch & Networking
1:00 – 2:10 pm
WorkForce Central 101
This session introduces the structure, strategy, and program responsibilities of the local workforce board, helping partners understand how WorkForce Central supports, funds, and connects the regional workforce ecosystem.