Workforce Snohomish

10/22/2026

What does it take for people to thrive in Snohomish County?

We want to hear from you.

Snohomish County is conducting a countywide Community Needs Assessment, with a focus on understanding the needs, strengths, and experiences of residents with lower incomes and those facing challenges making ends meet.
Your experience is an important part of the picture. Take the survey and help us better understand what people and families across Snohomish County need to thrive. 🌱

📣 Take the survey: bit.ly/SnoCoNeeds

10/19/2026

Cybersecurity needs more than technical experts. It needs innovators, communicators, educators, leaders, analysts, designers, and problem-solvers of every kind.

This Cybersecurity Career Week, explore the many paths into this growing field!

Did you know…
🔓 There's a global shortage of cybersecurity professionals
📈 Information security analyst jobs are projected to grow 33% by 2033
🏢 97% of corporate boards now treat cybersecurity as a business priority

No matter your interest or experience, there's an entry point for you.

Not sure where your skills fit? We’ve got you covered!
🧭 Workforce Compass is a free career exploration tool that looks at the skills you already have, not just your job titles or degrees, and connects you to career paths and training opportunities you might not have considered. If you've got experience solving problems, paying close attention to detail, or communicating clearly, you may already have skills that translate into cybersecurity.

Cybersecurity Career Week is the perfect time to see where your skills could take you. 🌟 Start exploring today at workforcesnohomish.org/workforcecompass 🌟

Or visit https://www.nist.gov/itl/applied-cybersecurity/nice/events/cybersecurity-career-week to learn more.

10/16/2026

🚢 Build Your Future on the Waterfront

Everett Ship Repair is hiring, and they're coming to WorkSource as the Employer of the Day!

📆 Monday, October 26 | 1:00-3:00 PM
📍 WorkSource Everett, 728 134th St SW, Suite 102, Everett, WA 98204

They're looking to fill positions including apprentices, machinists, welders, shipfitters, marine painter/blasters, senior estimators, and more.

🌟 Plus they offer a strong benefits package including 401(k) with matching, full health/dental/vision coverage, paid time off, 9 paid holidays, and State-Certified Apprenticeships for anyone looking to build a trade career from the ground up.

Stop by in person on the 26th to meet the ESR team and explore opportunities for your future!

10/12/2026

📢 UPDATE: EVENT CANCELLED

We regret to share that this event has been cancelled due to staff illness. We apologize for the inconvenience and hope to rescheduled as soon as possible.

Caregivers wanted! Serengeti Care is hiring, and they want to meet you in person at WorkSource Snohomish County's next Employer of the Day Event.

📅 October 12, 2026
🕐 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
📍 WorkSource Everett, 728 134th St. SW, Suite 102, Everett, WA

If you have a passion for helping others, want to provide compassionate care, and are looking for meaningful work, this could be your next career!
✅ $18 to $21/hour, Weekly pay every Friday
✅ Full-time, part-time, and per diem schedules
✅ Paid training and career growth
🎁 Bonus and referral programs

What you need: reliable transportation, ability to lift 50+ lbs and assist with transfers, a background check, and CPR/First Aid, Food Handler, or WA HCA/CNA certification (or willingness to get certified while employed).

10/07/2026

📢 Big news for Snohomish County's Economy and Workforce!

Sound Transit is bringing light rail north from Lynnwood City Center all the way to Everett. That means new commute options, more connections between workers and jobs, and construction and operations work right here at home.

🌟 Why it matters for our workforce

Transit projects like this shape where businesses locate, how people get to work, and what kind of talent pipeline we can build in our community:
✅ New training pipelines for construction trades during the build
✅ Long-term jobs in transit operations and maintenance
✅ Growth around new stations that brings more employers into reach

🌟 Your input matters

Sound Transit is deciding where stations and the maintenance facility will go, and those decisions will shape which neighborhoods see the economic benefit. The Draft Environmental Impact Statement is open for public comment through November 2. Submit a comment on the EIS or attend a public meeting to learn more and make your voice heard.

🌟 Make sure Snohomish County's workforce needs are part of this conversation. Learn more at everettlink.participate.online

The Everett Link Extension is a transformative mass transit system expansion that will extend Link light rail service north from Lynnwood City Center to the Everett Station area.

10/06/2026

Looking for your next job? Meet local employers face to face at the Everett Station District Fall Career Fair!

📅 October 14, 2026
🕓 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
📍 Weyerhaeuser Room, 3201 Smith Ave, Everett, WA
🌟 The event is FREE and open to the public

Employers on site include CHC of Snohomish County, CM Heating, Everett Police Department, Everett Ship Repair, Pathfinder Manufacturing, SERVPRO, Snotrac, Snohomish County PUD, Sentry Credit, South County Fire, and more.

Resource partners from Everett Community College, WorkSource Everett, and VOAWW will also be there to help.

🌟 Bring copies of your resume and come ready to network!

More info: https://www.everettstationdistrict.com/calendar/everett-station-district-fall-career-fair-2026

10/05/2026

Caregivers wanted! Serengeti Care is hiring, and they want to meet you in person at WorkSource Snohomish County's next Employer of the Day Event.

📅 October 12, 2026
🕐 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
📍 WorkSource Everett, 728 134th St. SW, Suite 102, Everett, WA

If you have a passion for helping others, want to provide compassionate care, and are looking for meaningful work, this could be your next career!
✅ $18 to $21/hour, Weekly pay every Friday
✅ Full-time, part-time, and per diem schedules
✅ Paid training and career growth
🎁 Bonus and referral programs

What you need: reliable transportation, ability to lift 50+ lbs and assist with transfers, a background check, and CPR/First Aid, Food Handler, or WA HCA/CNA certification (or willingness to get certified while employed).

10/02/2026

This October, we're Celebrating Value and Talent in recognition of National Disability Employment Awareness Month!

Every workplace is stronger when it reflects the full talent and experience of its community, and that includes people with disabilities. This month is a reminder to employers, job seekers, and partners alike that inclusive hiring isn't just the right thing to do, it's good for business.

A few ways employers can get involved:
🤝 Start or expand a registered apprenticeship program to reach a wider talent pool: dol.gov/agencies/odep/program-areas/apprenticeship
💡 Build a supportive workplace with free guidance from the Job Accommodation Network at AskJAN.org, including their Situations and Solutions Finder with 700+ real accommodation examples
🌐 Recruit, hire, retain, and advance people with disabilities, including those with mental health conditions and other nonobvious disabilities, with help from AskEARN.org
📚 Learn more about the Office of Disability Employment Policy's work at dol.gov/agencies/odep
🎥 Check out free PSA videos and posters from the Campaign for Disability Employment at WhatCanYouDoCampaign.org

Let's celebrate the value and talent that people with disabilities bring to our workforce, all month long and beyond.

10/01/2026

The field trip that inspired you. The teacher who encouraged you. The local boards and leaders who helped shape career pathways. The boss who then hired you. The ongoing growth and success. The worksite tour you later gave to a field trip of inspired young people = workforce development.

Within each of our 12 local workforce development areas across Washington, millions of people are dedicating their lives to helping others find and secure sustainable employment and build successful, thriving communities. “Workforce development” might not be a phrase we all use every day, but workforce development is what many of us actually do every day. If you have a job or are enrolled in school, if you help people get connected to resources or run a business of your own, guess what? You’re in workforce development too!

Shout out to all 12 of our hardworking and dedicated local workforce boards and their teams. Washington State is an incredible place to live and work because of how you help grow and shape our workforce. Thank you for all you do.



Pacific Mountain Workforce Development Council
WorkForce Central
Benton Franklin Workforce Development Council
SkillSource WA
Spokane Workforce Council