Title
Approval of a Resolution Authorizing an Agreement with the Thurston Chamber of Commerce for the Olympia Workforce Training Center
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
The project was presented and discussed at the March 16, 2022 Finance Committee and was unanimously recommended to advance to Council for action.
City Manager Recommendation:
Approve a Resolution authorizing an agreement with the Thurston County Chamber of Commerce for the Olympia Workforce Training Center.
Report
Issue:
Whether to Approve a Resolution authorizing an agreement with the Thurston County Chamber of Commerce for the Olympia Workforce Training Center: an initiative aimed at providing quality skill-up training for workers displaced by COVID-related impacts.
Staff Contact:
Mike Reid, Economic Development Director, 360.753.8591
Presenter(s):
Mike Reid, Economic Development Director
David Schaffert, Thurston County Chamber of Commerce
Background and Analysis:
As part of the City of Olympia's commitment to continued support of the ThurstonStrong Regional Economic Recovery effort, staff have worked with the Thurston County Chamber of Commerce to develop a scope of work for a temporary Workforce Training Center. The work of the center would be aimed at creating better access to career pathway programs and certified training programs allowing Olympia residents access to higher wage jobs and Olympia based businesses access to the workforce they need.
The Olympia Workforce Training Center will provide quality skill-up training for workers displaced by COVID-related impacts who desire to learn skills that local industries require of their workforce. Individuals will have an opportunity for paid work-based learning, future employees are adequately trained, and Olympia businesses have the workforce pipeline to hire from. The Training Center will also host and/or facilitate trainings specific to the needs of area business and workers.
One area of significant identified ne...
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