Employment Security Department - Washington State

WSC Monthly Bulletin - September 2023

Washington State Employment Security Department sent this bulletin at 09/20/2023 12:00 PM PDT

September 2023

National Hispanic Heritage Month

Heritage month celebrations give us a chance to learn about the different cultures that shape the diversity of our nation, and the unique contributions they make.

September 15 to October 15 is National Hispanic Heritage Month; originally established as a week-long observance in 1968, it was extended to a full month in 1988. HHM celebrates the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America. Want to know more? Start your learning journey at hispanicheritagemonth.gov and the Smithsonian Institute.

Let's Get Started!

Welcome aboard, new WSC and WRC members! We're so glad you're here with us, and want to make sure you start your service journey on the right foot.

If you haven't done so yet, please walk through our service resource kit and bookmark our member resources webpage. And, ICYMI: check out the new member welcome packet from our state service commission for even more info on how to make the most of your term.

WSC/WRC Member Training Event

Members and site staff, please mark your calendars: our three-day member training event will be October 24-26. All new and returning members are required to attend this live, virtual (via Zoom) event.

An agenda and registration information will be available soon.

Lunch & Learns for Site Staff

Site staff, join us each month for tips, best practices and an open roundtable conversation with your peers on a variety of topics we'll be hosting through our Lunch & Learn sessions.

On October 4 at 11:30 a.m., we'll be discussing strategies to best support and manage your members during the year. Click here to join.

AmeriCorps "Swearing In"

Members, you're invited to join fellow AmeriCorps from across the state in a live, online swearing-in and "launch" event on October 20 at 10:00 a.m. to kick off the 2023-24 program year!

Look for an email coming soon from our state service commission with details about the event schedule and optional professional development workshops.

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