Posts Tagged ‘Employment’
KOHO Outdoor Report – Mission Ridge
Snowfall in September? Why not. Snow making in November? Count on it. In this week’s KOHO Outdoor Report, Dan Langager talks with Tony Hickok, Marketing Director at Mission Ridge Ski & Board Resort, about the 20 inches of snow that fell over the weekend and all the preparations for the upcoming season. Hickok said the Ridge…
Read MoreState Using Federal Grant to Expand Programs Helping Injured, Ill Employees Return to Work
A Washington state program aimed at helping people get back into the workforce is getting a grant from the federal government. And if things go well, it could get more funding, as Marcus Bellissimo reports.
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Applications Open Now for Hundreds of Forest Service Jobs in Summer 2019
Summer jobs with the forest service are a great way to build a resume or a career. However, time is of the essence as the window to apply is now through early October. Marcus Bellissimo reports.
Read MoreLocal Economy: Unemployment Down, Construction, Healthcare, Tourism Up
The latest job stats are in for Chelan and Douglas Counties, showing a lower unemployment rate and more people in the work force. Each month North Central Washington labor economist Don Meseck joins us here on the KOHO Morning Show and we go now to Dan Langager for the details.
Read MoreLawmakers Say Job Training Essential to State’s Future Economy
Tuesdays we talk legislature here on KOHO. Senator Brad Hawkins joined us live from Olympia. Another 12th District legislator, Representative Mike Steele, along with other rural-area representatives, are reaching across party lines to boost education and employment, as Dan Langager reports.
Read MoreEmployment Summit to Highlight Local Job Opportunities, Employers
The 2017 Wenatchee Valley Employment Summit and Job Fair is Tues. Jan. 24. North Central Washington employers from a variety of career fields will be available to discuss prospective job openings with individuals seeking full-time, part-time or seasonal employment. It’s open to all – a way to connect employers and potential employees. Joining Chris Hansen in the…
Read MoreWenatchee Valley Employment Summit to Connect Students, Employers, Tech
Diana Haglund, Wenatchee Learns Coordinator, and Tess Davison, Membership Coordinator at the Wenatchee Valley Chamber of Commerce, join Chris in the KOHO studio to talk about the January 24 Wenatchee Valley Employment Summit and Job Fair. Haglund said not only will the event help students know how to navigate the job market, but connect them with…
Read MoreForest Service Hiring for Local Spring, Summer Jobs
The U.S. Forest Service says it will hire 1,000 temporary workers in the Pacific Northwest for spring and summer jobs. Applications for the jobs in Washington and Oregon will be accepted until Monday, Nov. 21. Positions are in recreation, natural resources, fire, timber, engineering, visitor services and archaeology, as KOHO Correspondent Jay Witherbee reports.
Read MoreVeterans Job, Resource Fair Tomorrow at Pybus Market
A hiring opportunity for veterans in the region is coming up tomorrow at the Pybus Public Market. The Washington Female Veterans of Wenatchee is hosting the job and resource fair and Icicle Broadcasting’s Randy Roadz sat down with their Director DeeAnne DeAngelo to get the details.
Read MoreLocal Employment Update
The latest jobs numbers are in for Chelan and Douglas Counties, known as the Wenatchee Metropolitan Statistical Area. The state’s Employment Security Department released July data last week and KOHO’s Dan Langager breaks them down.
Read MoreChelan-Douglas Economy Loses More Jobs in June
June numbers are in from the state’s Employment Security Department and they show some significant job losses in the first half of 2016 in Chelan and Douglas Counties. Some industries have seen modest gains – like tourism and hotels – but the closure of Alcoa’s Wenatchee Works smelter continues to drag down the local economy overall,…
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