Welcome to Southwest Washington
Workforce Development Council

Our mission is to prepare and promote a highly-skilled and adaptive workforce for a healthy, sustainable economy in Southwest Washington. We hope this web site will help you learn more about us and how we are working to fulfill our mission. Please contact us with any questions!

Featured News

Jeanne Bennett named as SWWDC Executive Director

Jeanne Bennett has been hired as the Executive Director of the Southwest Washington Workforce Development Council.

"Jeanne brings a wealth of collaborative and creative energy to the SWWDC that will be important to our future development," stated Dale Lemmons, CEO of Interstate Wood Products and Chairman of the Board of the SWWDC. "We are thrilled to resume our working relationship with her."

"Jeanne’s background in helping youth connect with the world of work will be very important as the SWWDC pursues its plans for the future," commented John Deeder, Superintendent of the Evergreen School District and SWWDC board member. "We feel very fortunate to have her."

For more information please look at our media page or contact Susan Pagel at spagel@swwdc.org

SWWDC 2011 Annual Report

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2012 Strategic Plan Update Public Comment

Click here to go to the strategic plan home page

The public comment period will be open from 1/18/12-3/2/12

JOIN US for PUBTALK™
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
5 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Clark County PubTalk™ is a high-energy networking event designed to create connections for entrepreneurs, investors, and other professionals for the purpose of growing new companies in our area. The event attracts around 130 participants and brings a stimulating blend of networking, formal presentations, and an open-mic opportunity for registered guests.

If you have questions about PubTalk™, please contact Bonnie Moore at (360) 567-1055 or by email at bmoore@swwdc.org.

Email Bonnie Moore at bmoore@swwdc.org to subscribe to our PubTalk™ mailing list so you can be notified of upcoming events!

How do I become a PubTalk™ sponsor? Please contact Bonnie Moore at (360) 567-1055 or by email at bmoore@swwdc.org.

Interested in pitching at a future PubTalk™ event? We are seeking second-stage startups that have already established a legal entity, identified seed capital, and demonstrated proof of concept. We prefer business-to-business (B2B) companies that can scale to financially sustainable growth or exit through a liquidity event. Click here to complete the questionaire and register your interest.

Join us for PubTalk™
on
Wednesday, March 21, 2012 at 5:00 p.m.

VENUE

Fort Vancouver National Trust, Artillery Barracks
600 East Hatheway Road, Vancouver, WA 98661

COST

$25 General / $20 for OEN members / $30 at the door