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People with disabilities are the best experts on their own needs. They deserve equal opportunity to decide how to live, work, and take part in their communities.
The Washington State Independent Living Council (WASILC) together with Washington’s Network of Centers for Independent Living (CILS) asks for your help in developing plans and objectives by completing a survey to better serve those with special needs. Please feel free to share the survey with advocates, networks and stakeholders.
Access the survey here
Who is the Washington State Independent Living Council? Learn about them at their website, www.wasilc.org and find a Center for Independent Living serving your community. Check back regularly to find out about upcoming community meetings and forums.
Questions? Feel free to reach out to Kim Conner at kimberly.conner@dshs.wa.gov
 For many folks from marginalized communities, small business ownership can be a powerful path out of poverty into financial security and well-being. Yet in today’s economy, financial systems are increasingly complex, business planning is challenging to navigate, and barriers to achieving financial stability can be daunting. Join the Washington State Microenterprise Association (WSMA) and the Financial Empowerment Network (FEN) on April 27th, 2022 2-3:30 pm, to learn more about providers across the state offering both financial wellness services and small business development services. We will explore how layering both types of support can multiply the positive impact for individuals and communities. Read more and register here.
Panelists include:
Mayra Gómez, Credit Building Manager at Ventures
Jenefeness Tucker, VP of Community Relations & Public Affairs at Seattle Credit Union, Entrepreneur, Professor of Economics at Seattle Central College & Collaborator with Black-Owned Business Excellence in WA (BOBE)
Sofia Austin, Financial Coach at YWCA Seattle | King County
Beth Henriquez, Program Director & Loan Officer at Enterprise for Equity
Jennifer Quiroz, Executive Director at Financial Empowerment Network (FEN)
Lisa Smith, Executive Director at the Washington State Microenterprise Association (WSMA)
Understanding Government Contracting is a FREE virtual event that will be dynamic for your business growth and well as building your network!
A collaborative effort with a host of amazing organizations to include the U.S. Small Business Administration, City of Tacoma, Africatown Land Trust, Urban Impact Seattle, Black Dot, Urban Leagues, Seattle Credit Union, Seattle Public Library, Greater Seattle Business Association, WA Small Business Development Center, Minority Business Diversity Association, Business Impact NW, WA State Microenterprise Association and others.
Learn more about the quarterly events that specifically cater to the needs of Black business owners. This effort is intentional and celebrates, educates and inspires Black business owners to RECOVER AND THRIVE TOGETHER.
Experience Festival Sundiata 2022 Juneteenth (and Father's Day) weekend! June 17 - 19, 2022.
Organizers are looking for volunteers ages 16+ for any amount of time -- from 2 hours to the entire 3 wonderful days of the Festival!
Volunteer online at https://www.Festivalsundiata.org: Go to the Application tab, then click on Volunteer. There will be a short form to fill out (the request at the end to contribute by Paypal is optional).
Featured here are a few of the organizations seeking applicants. Other job opportunities are listed at www.careers.wa.gov or www.caa.wa.gov/employmentopportunities
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The Washington State Military Department has many open positions. Peruse their employment listings here.
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First Federal has three open positions:
- Entry-Level Customer Service Rep - Forks, WA
- Director of Commercial Banking - Whatcom Region
- Commercial Underwriter - Remote position within Washington state.
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Washington State Attorney General's Office recruitments: Opportunities state-wide. View at https://www.atg.wa.gov
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Pierce County Library System has many openings:
Customer Experience Specialist Float, Custodial Maintenance Specialist, Custodian – 33.5 Hours – ACL, Buckley, Bonney Lake, South Hill, Custodian – Summit, Tillicum, DuPont – 32.5 Hours, Desktop and Systems Technician, Librarian – Youth Services – Parkland/Spanaway
Visit their website to apply - http://jobs.pcls.us
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King County Housing Authority seeking:
- Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Program Manager
- Property Specialist
- Landscaper Cleaner (multiple locations)
- Maintenance Mechanic (multiple locations)
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Eastern State Hospital hiring Registered Nurses - all shifts, part-time / full-time. Apply by April 30, 2022
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The Washington State Department of Ecology looking to fill positions in Shoreline, Union Gap and Spokane, WA for an Environmental Planner for its Affordable Housing Clean Up Grant Program. Would you like to contribute to reducing the displacement and gentrification that often follow the cleanup of contaminated sites? Then lead the expansion of its new Affordable Housing Cleanup Grant Program. The ideal candidate will have a passion for reducing environmental and health disparities, a creative mindset, demonstrate experience building relationships and managing workgroups or stakeholder processes, and the ability to conduct research and policy analysis to support program development and enhancement.
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