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Around The Table: Boeing, Seattle Seahawks, Virginia Mason, ‘Power 100’

October 24th, 2019

In ‘Around The Table,’ we highlight member news and share information on industry trends. In this edition, we shine the spotlight on Boeing, Seattle Seahawks, Virginia Mason, and more than 20 Roundtable board members on the Puget Sound Business Journal’s ‘Power 100.’ Boeing Provides $125,000 in Donations to Two Moses Lake Organizations Boeing has announced two grants in Moses Lake: a $100,000 grant… Read more

Around The Table: McKinstry, Microsoft, PNNL, Seattle Genetics, Wells Fargo

September 26th, 2019

In ‘Around The Table,’ we highlight member news and share information on industry trends. In this edition, we shine the spotlight on McKinstry, Microsoft, PNNL, Seattle Genetics, and Wells Fargo. McKinstry, University of Washington and Gonzaga Create a New Regional Health Partnership Center in Spokane Spokane is getting a new center for medical education, health sciences and innovation, with the announcement of an… Read more

Around The Table: Avista, Boeing, Kaiser Permanente

August 28th, 2019

In ‘Around The Table,’ we highlight member news and share information on industry trends. In this edition, we shine the spotlight on Avista, Boeing, and Kaiser Permanente. Avista: Bringing Career Pathways in Energy to Life A relatively new program from Avista is bringing career pathways in energy to life for young people. Now in its second year, the Energy Pathways program is designed… Read more

Our 2019 Chair’s Report

August 20th, 2019

For more than 35 years our state’s senior business leaders have come together as members of the Washington Roundtable to study and advocate for solutions to the state’s most pressing public policy challenges. We focus on ensuring Washington students are prepared to succeed in their home state and Washington’s infrastructure is sufficient to support its economy and quality of life. We are also… Read more

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Washington Roundtable @waroundtable3 weeks agoThe #apprenticeship program from @amazon is exciting. It works w/ higher ed partners to get participants the education, training & prep needed to earn #credentials and certifications for in-demand positions. Check out the article attached: https://t.co/AjYL7ILeTN https://t.co/OGCt1ZbkPy
Washington Roundtable @waroundtable3 weeks agoRT @wsu: This is great news! @WSUEverett is partnering with @amazon's Career Choice program. Career Choice will provide @amazon employees w…
Washington Roundtable @waroundtable2 months ago“Washingtonians will need more education & training, not less, to prepare for the jobs that our state’s employers are creating,” says Roundtable pres. Steve Mullin. Find out how the WA College Grant can make college & career training a reality. ▶️[https://t.co/3oFfTkVqnl]
Washington Roundtable @waroundtable2 months agoRT @Part4Learning: New from Zillah HS Principal @JeffCharbonneau: WA state needs to allow more high school students to earn college credits…
Washington Roundtable @waroundtable3 months agoLegislators are considering a bill that would open the door for schools to graduate students who lack core basic skills, leaving them ill-prepared to lead economically self-sufficient lives. Say no to HB 1308 as currently written. #waleg #waedu https://t.co/1dvkAEzOZQ