WorkForce Central Services

Business Services 

What we do to develop skilled employees and provide workers for the jobs you need to fill:

• Train and refresh employee skills, aiding in retention
• Recruit, screen and assess job candidates and current employees
• Develop new strategies for attracting, retaining and managing a more diverse workforce
• Develop strategies for employers to address specific employee populations (i.e. baby boomers who continue to work out of economic necessity)
• Analyze wages
• Develop job descriptions
• Provide comprehensive background checks

Industry-Specific Partnerships

• Healthcare
• Construction 

Individual Services 

What we do to meet the needs of job seeking individuals experiencing diverse circumstances:

• Career guidance and one-on-one career coaching
• Support completion of secondary education and continuance to post-secondary education and training
• Support laid off workers with retraining and connection to employment resources
• Prepare individuals for career transitions  

Regional Planning

What we do to ensure the needs of Pierce County's workforce are met.