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Around the Table: Avista, Fred Hutch, Comcast, Seattle Storm, Nordstrom, U.S. Bank

October 3rd, 2022

Education-to-Career Pathway Spotlight: Students from underrepresented communities are gaining improved access to career pathways through hands-on learning opportunities at Washington Roundtable member companies like Avista Utilities and Fred Hutch. Internships and research programs in energy and biomedical sciences provide the chance to work with professionals, learn by doing, receive mentorship, build their networks, and more. In Partnership for Learning’s latest blog and video series about Avista’s Energy Pathways… Read more

Around the Table: Pacific NW Nat’l Laboratory, Microsoft, Alaska Air, Bristol Myers Squibb, Mariners

August 1st, 2022

Check out a snippet of recent news from Roundtable members: Commitment to Sustainability & Climate: In its 2022 Sustainability Report, Boeing provides a comprehensive view of achievements and progress toward the industry’s net-zero ambitions and goals. Pacific Northwest Laboratory shares in the Tri-City Herald how its scientists are studying materials to enable safe, cost-effective hydrogen storage, which can play an important role in achieving the nation’s net-zero carbon emissions goals. Microsoft, Alaska… Read more

CASE STUDIES: Programs and practices to increase credential attainment

July 18th, 2022

In a series of recent case studies, our education foundation, Partnership for Learning, profiles a range of opportunities that stakeholders across Washington – educators, institutions, policymakers, employers, and families alike – should consider as they work together to remove barriers and encourage students on their best-fit pathways to earning post-high school credentials. Areas of focus: Benefits of dual credit Promise of flexible learning… Read more

Around the Table: Seattle Mariners, Seattle Kraken, Microsoft

June 30th, 2022

Creating Pathways to Opportunity: In their 2020-2021 Community Impact Report, the Seattle Mariners detail recent investments and participation in a wide range of activities, including a partnership with the Seattle Kraken and Seattle University to improve diversity in sports and entertainment. This year, the Mariners will host their first class of MBA fellows, offering several fellowships for candidates enrolled in SU’s new MBA… Read more

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Washington Roundtable @waroundtable3 days agoNEW research: Why Washingtonians Value Credentials But Aren’t Completing Them ➡️https://t.co/SfaPnhM7CF #CredentialEssential #Pathto70 #WAedu #WAleg https://t.co/plFic7pkSN
Washington Roundtable @waroundtable3 days agoIn their ongoing effort to increase representation across the workplace, @Microsoft is sharing their Global Diversity and Inclusion Report to provide transparency on their commitment to inclusion. Read more in our blog: https://t.co/2egoQ1gWPU https://t.co/WV9h8TtFwQ
Washington Roundtable @waroundtable5 days agoIn our most recent blog, find out how Washington Roundtable member @BoeingWA is supporting student success at @WSUPullman - https://t.co/2egoQ1gWPU https://t.co/3CETIgniYn
Washington Roundtable @waroundtable2 weeks agoRT @Part4Learning: Congratulations to @GreenRiverCC, which will partner with the local tech industry to create an "employer-guided capstone…
Washington Roundtable @waroundtable3 weeks agoNew data: just 28% of WA 8th graders have the math skills they need. The pandemic’s impact is on full display. WA must use the remaining $1B+ in one-time federal relief funds to provide direct support to students who need it most. https://t.co/Z7BP8o1rF6