Yakima, WA. – October 29, 2024– The Yakima Convention Center buzzed with energy as South Central Workforce, in collaboration with the Yakima County Development Association (YCDA), Yakima SHRM, and the Greater Yakima Chamber of Commerce, presented the second annual Yakima Workforce Conference: Untapped Talent. The half-day event drew professionals, employers, educators, and community leaders eager […]
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Yakima, WA. – October 22, 2024,– South Central Workforce will present the second annual Yakima County Workforce Conference: Untapped Talent from 7:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., October 29 at the Yakima Convention Center, 10 North 8th Street. The half-day event will feature speakers from across the Pacific Northwest and address national and local economies, the
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By helping childcare providers expand their operations, YCDA is helping our local economy grow. In Yakima County, the ability to access affordable childcare is more than just a family issue—it’s an economic one. The lack of affordable, available childcare options has caused over 4,000 workers to drop out of the workforce in the greater Yakima
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At EDTalk 2024, we celebrated the collaborative spirit that drives our community forward. The event highlighted key initiatives, ongoing projects, and the essential partnerships between the public and private sectors that fuel the county’s economic growth. A highlight of the event was a recap of YCDA’s Childcare Accelerator Program, which tackles the growing need for
YAKIMA, WA.–Wednesday, May 24, 2024 -Kris Johnson, President of the Association of Washington Business (AWB), presented at a Yakima SHRM Event. Kris was joined by Senator Curtis King who also shared his perspective on our economy and local workforce. Kris shared updates with attendees across: Manufacturing Talent Business Environment Infrastructure Connectivity Entrepreneurship & Innovation The
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YAKIMA, Wa.–Tuesday, May 21, 2024 –Amazon plans to expand its investment in Washington by opening a new delivery station in Yakima. This new facility, located at 501 Keys Rd., will be approximately 90,000 square feet. Launch plans for this delivery station are in the very early stages, with renovations to the existing building scheduled to
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YCDA is excited to assist Women in Manufacturing (WIM) in promoting two upcoming events. A Day in the Hop Industry (Wed., May 29, 2024): Dive deep into the heart of Yakima County’s hop industry. Attendees will learn all about hops–from farm and hop breeding, manufacturing, research, and development, to brewing solutions. Get ready for an
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Have you ever compared the cost of living when planning on moving or taking a new job? Have you wondered where this data comes from? YCDA, like many other economic development organizations across the country, participates in the Council for Community and Economic Research’s (C2ER) quarterly Cost of Living Index data collection. Our staff is
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