Category Archives: Learning. Imagining, and Leading

2023 Holiday Message from our CEO

Dear Staff, Board and Friends of Career Path Services, As the holiday season is upon us, I find myself reflecting on the traditions, lights, and music that warm even the darkest winter days. For many, this time of year holds … Continue reading

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Celebrating 20 Years in Benton-Franklin

As I mark 20 years of service at Career Path Services’ I am filled with gratitude. I still vividly recall my first days back in October 2003, when our brand-new Benton-Franklin Out of School Youth Team arrived in Spokane for … Continue reading

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News From NAWB Forum 2023

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Some folks attended the NAWB Forum in Washington, DC, the last week in March. The Forum is the nation’s largest annual workforce development conference, a convening of Workforce leaders from around the country who come together to hear from industry … Continue reading

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Career Path Services Board of Directors

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Have you ever wondered why Career Path Services has a Board of Directors and what they do? This month we give you a glance into the why and what and introduce you to our two newest Board Members. Career Path … Continue reading

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We are looking for new board members to help our organization Break the Spirit of Poverty Through the Dignity of Work!  

Do you find purpose in helping break the spirit of poverty?  Do you have a desire to share your knowledge and experience to help an award-winning nonprofit become even better?  Do you have a call to serve? We are looking … Continue reading

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Employee Spotlight – Michelle Griffin

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We would like to introduce you to one of our newer employees Michelle Griffin; Michelle has been with Career Path Service for about five months; she works as an Employment Coordinator and is co-located in the WorkSource Spokane office. Michelle … Continue reading

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Journey Journal-April

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On My Mind-Workforce Development Race, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion In last month’s Journal, I shared an update on our REDI efforts closing with this vision: “We want to create an organization and society that is just and equitable, where we … Continue reading

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Employee Advisory Group

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Several years ago we were considering a move from a Simplified Retirement Account to a 403b. We needed to select a Broker and create a Benefit Plan. We knew we wanted employees involved in the design, out of that the … Continue reading

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Appreciation to Outgoing Board Members

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The staff of Career Path Services wishes to extend our appreciation to Russ Burtner and Ted Lane for their contributions to our Board of Directors. Even as their terms end, their mark on the organization will carry far into the … Continue reading

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At the End – It Does Matter

At the end of everything we do at Career Path Services, there is a person, someone working towards a better life that just needs someone to extend a hand at the right time. Kelli Eller, our Eastern Washington Commerce Program … Continue reading

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