SkillSource WA

SkillSource WA SkillSource is a non-profit partner in NCW's workforce development system. Serving Chelan, Douglas, Grant, Adams, and Okanogan counties.

We help residents of all ages gain the skills needed for a great career, and help businesses develop strong teams.

When you walk through the doors at CAFÉ's new space on Lewis Street, you'll be greeted by a bright and colorful mural, c...
06/02/2026

When you walk through the doors at CAFÉ's new space on Lewis Street, you'll be greeted by a bright and colorful mural, created by local high school student, Monse.

A paid work experience through a partnership with SkillSource and CAFE gave Monse a path to employment that was in line with her interests.

Now she leads youth art activities and supports events at CAFÉ! When the right opportunity finds the right person, the whole community benefits.

Read the story: https://skillsource.org/success-story/the-art-of-getting-to-work/

05/19/2026

SEE OUR CENTERS: SKILLSOURCE
📍 165 N 1st Ave, Othello, WA
📞 (509) 488-1670
Call us or come on in!

Look down. That concrete beneath your feet didn't lay itself. Neither did the wiring behind your walls or the grid keepi...
05/18/2026

Look down. That concrete beneath your feet didn't lay itself. Neither did the wiring behind your walls or the grid keeping your AC alive in August. This month on Common Thread, we talked with Nate Mack and Randy Curry — SkillSource board members and union tradespeople.

What does it actually take to get started in the trades? How are younger workers influencing the trades and how we work? And who exactly is the smartest person in the room? 😉 Thank you Nate and Randy for your time, your humor, and for helping us strengthen our workforce from the ground up.

Catch the conversation here: https://skillsource.org/common-thread-a-conversation-with-randy-curry-and-nate-mack/

Al Valdez has a smile that can light up a softball field at midnight. He has guided young people as a Youth Career Train...
05/14/2026

Al Valdez has a smile that can light up a softball field at midnight. He has guided young people as a Youth Career Trainer in Moses Lake for 23 years, and the impact is greater than the sum of the numbers. A young person who feels seen, encouraged, and guided toward meaningful work carries that forward into families, workplaces, and the community around them. The ripple effect is real.

Please join us in thanking Al for his decades of dedicated service with SkillSource. He may be retiring from this organization, but we know he'll continue to light up lives throughout the community. 👏

It was a lightbulb moment for SkillSource students as they explored career pathways at the Grant PUD Career Fair and Co...
05/12/2026

It was a lightbulb moment for SkillSource students as they explored career pathways at the Grant PUD Career Fair and Columbia Basin Job Corps. Training in the trades can lead to high-wage, debt-free jobs that power our daily lives. Curiosity about how a community functions becomes a tangible plan for how to build it. 💡

Read the story and see photos: https://skillsource.org/field-trips-flip-a-switch/

Join us Friday, March 15, from 11–11:45 AM for our next live Common Thread conversation, featuring SkillSource board mem...
05/11/2026

Join us Friday, March 15, from 11–11:45 AM for our next live Common Thread conversation, featuring SkillSource board members, Randy Curry (IBEU #191), Augustine Gallegos (Teamsters 760), and Nate Mack (LiUNA 348). 👏

The Zoom link is available on the SkillSource website on our Events Calendar. No pre-registration is required. The conversation will be recorded and shared on the website.

Common Thread conversations are facilitated by Kelli Martinelli of SkillSource.

See Events Calendar: https://skillsource.org/events/

Education is a cornerstone of our workforce system.Before someone can step into a job, someone has to help them figure o...
05/08/2026

Education is a cornerstone of our workforce system.
Before someone can step into a job, someone has to help them figure out what they can do. That happens every day in our learning centers.

Earlier this year, SkillSource recognized partners in Okanogan, Othello, and Wenatchee as Workforce Champions for the role they play in this work. To the SkillSource teachers in Omak, Wenatchee, Moses Lake, and Othello — and to every person dedicated to this calling — we see you, and we thank you.

Read the full story: https://skillsource.org/it-starts-with-someone-who-sees-you/

📣 Hiring and Resource Event on May 15 from 10 AM until 2 PM at WorkSource Central Basin in Moses Lake. Bring copies of y...
05/08/2026

📣 Hiring and Resource Event on May 15 from 10 AM until 2 PM at WorkSource Central Basin in Moses Lake. Bring copies of your resume to meet with local employers who are actively hiring, and connect with resource agencies for supportive services.

Toby and Jazmin from SkillSource were invited to teach the AmeriCorps team at Chelan-Douglas Community Action Council on...
05/07/2026

Toby and Jazmin from SkillSource were invited to teach the AmeriCorps team at Chelan-Douglas Community Action Council on what we know best: being ready to go to work!

Work-readiness includes communication skills, resume preparation, professional appearance, and how to show up with confidence.

It was a great conversation and helped to deepen the understanding about how these core skills set people up for success in the workforce. 👏

“Today” doesn’t look the same for every student.Some show up without a reliable way to get to class or a stable place to...
05/07/2026

“Today” doesn’t look the same for every student.

Some show up without a reliable way to get to class or a stable place to sleep. Others walk in with their hoods up, ready to walk back out. SkillSource teachers are often the first adults who treat someone like they still have options.

They meet students exactly where they are. They circle back. They bridge the gap between a classroom and a career, making sure no one has to figure out their "why" alone. And when that exploration is consistently supported, those options start to look like a paycheck and a plan.

Read the full story: https://skillsource.org/it-starts-with-someone-who-sees-you/

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Wenatchee, WA
98801

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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+15097666300

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