Found 5 blog entries tagged as employment.

Richland WA on Top 10 List of Best Places for a Second CareerRecently the US News and World Report issued a new report on the “Top Ten Places to Begin a Second Career.” Many seniors throughout the US will continue to work past the age of 65 because they enjoy working. However, these seniors who enjoy working are having a challenging time finding employment. One of the factors that contribute to the availability of jobs is a vibrant community such as a college/university town or a city where government or healthcare jobs are prevalent.

Among the list of top ten US Cities to start a second career is our very own Richland Washington. One of the biggest reasons for being on the list is the fact that the area added 3,000 jobs to the local economy during the past year, this is new jobs than any other metro area in the…

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community bbq imageGoodwill of the Columbia is inviting community members to join the Community BBQ event which will be held on July 28, 2017, from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. The BBQ celebration will take place at the West Richland Library, at 3803 W. Van Geisen, West Richland, WA.

Employment Connection Program BBQ Celebration

The Goodwill of the Columbia offers solutions for the community members to fight poverty by means of employment. To celebrate the success of its Employment Connection Program, the organization will host a free community BBQ!

Everyone is welcome to join the celebration and learn about the Goodwill of the Columbia's Mobile ECC. Attendees will also get tips about cover letters, resumes, job search, applications, interview preparations, and other…

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West RichlandWest Richland is one of most livable places in Washington State. The state is generally conducive for family living, but West Richland happens to hold the topmost rank when it comes to the best places to raise a family in Washington.    Families living in West Richland typically have enough resources to support their needs. This part of Washington enjoys its income growth which made a breakthrough in 2015, as well as its employment growth. Residents are also not required to pay state individual income tax.    West Richland makes a great venue not just for employment and financial growth, but also for fun and recreation. West Richland Washington is brimming with breathtaking sceneries and outdoor activities. West Richland is absolutely a haven…

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Career Expo and Job FairWorkSource Columbia Basin will host its 2nd Annual Career Expo and Job Fair on March 29 to 31, 2017, at 8:30 a.m. The expo will be held at 815 N Kellog St., Ste D, Kennewick, WA. For more details, visit the Career Expo and Job Fair page on Facebook.

About Career Expo and Job Fair
WorkSource Columbia Basin is inviting all job seekers to join the 2nd Annual Career Expo and Job Fair. Employees who want to shift career are also encouraged to come to the job fair to explore on several employment options.

WorkSource Columbia Basin is an established employment center that offers not only a variety of employment opportunities but also training services to improve the potential of job applicants. Don't miss 2nd Annual Career Expo and Job Fair and let friends…

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Recently Garner Economics released a new study on the top metropolitan areas to have experienced employment growth since before the recession. Across the nation about half of the 370+ metropolitan areas are having a difficult time getting their employment back up like it was before the recession began. The Tri City Washington area is not one of those metro areas to be having trouble bouncing back, in fact they are actually ranked number one out of the 372 metro areas. Compared to five years ago the Tri Cities’ employment has increased by 5.4% from its peak employment rate before the recession. This past September employment was up to 102,200 up 5,500 from the previous September.

According to some of our Tri City Development Council representatives,…

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