January 11, 2022
KEEPING EMPLOYEES SAFE DURING THE PANDEMIC - AN IMPORTANT EMPLOYER OBLIGATION
There are many protections for workers in Washington. State law requires employers to provide a safe and healthy workplace and protects workers who are retaliated against. Unemployment insurance protects those who lose their jobs and are out of work, and workers’ compensation insurance helps employees who are hurt on the job.
The coronavirus pandemic has impacted hundreds of thousands of workers and employers in our state. These laws, rights, and programs are in place to help workers every day, and especially through tough times like these.
SEE THE TRENDS - BE INSPIRED - PREPARE TO MAKE INFORMED BUSINESS DECISIONS
Labor, Income, Retail, Housing, and More! The Horizons Economic Forecast virtual event will highlight the economic state of the South Sound with local, regional, and national forecasts. For those who want to make informed business decisions, Horizons 2022 is a not-to-miss event.

WHERE TO GET COVID TESTS IN PIERCE COUNTY
COVID-19 testing helps protect you, your family, your friends, your colleagues, and your community. It's also more available than ever before. The Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department and Pierce County government are operating multiple COVID-19 testing sites Monday where people can go to get tested. Options are available for drive-thru, walk-up and take home tests. Check the list below to see what’s available Monday. Starting Tuesday, Pierce County is opening a new drive-thru COVID-19 testing site at Spanaway Park.



INTERNSHIP PROGRAM OFFERS YOUNG ADULTS EXPERIENCE, HELPS EMPLOYERS FILL STAFFING NEEDS
A jobs program for young adults aims to offer valuable work experience while aiding local businesses with staffing needs. Hire Pierce County: Next Gen pays interns $15 an hour for 20 hours a week for up to 16 weeks of work.
Eligible interns must be ages 16-24.
Workforce Central is partnering with Pierce County Economic Development, Goodwill of the Olympics and Rainier Region, and other local agencies to implement the program, which is being funded with a $1 million investment from the American Rescue Plan Act through the county.
RING IN THE NEW YEAR WITH A NEW JOB - ATTEND THE AMERICAN VETERANS JOB FAIR
JANUARY 24, 10AM-4PM
Attend the JOB FAIR and meet 50+ employers that have 500+ job openings! Be ready to process an application and/or interview on the day of the Event.** Bring your résumé. There are jobs for everyone! Don’t miss this opportunity!

TACOMA CREATES IS FUNDING ARTS AND CULTURE PROGRAMS - THE EFFECTS WILL LAST BEYOND THE PANDEMIC
Tacoma Creates, Washington state’s first voter-approved cultural access program, started distributing funding around the time COVID-19 cases started mounting in early 2020 and most cultural organizations had to pause their regular programming. In hindsight, it was good timing.
“At a time when other resources were restricted, Tacoma Creates support allowed us to expand our public arts programs,” Spaceworks Tacoma said in a statement. “We increased stipends to contracted artists, and supported more projects in more locations throughout Tacoma.”

HOW REIMAGINING TODAY'S BUSINESS MODEL IS ACCELERATING DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
FREE WEBINAR!
As we continue to learn and adapt to our ever-changing world, business models are evolving at a rapid pace. Many businesses are shifting their focus to digital transformation, as it helps them take advantage of new revenue opportunities, acquire & retain quality talent, improve operations and reduce costs.
INVEST IN A PIERCE COUNTY BUSINESS ACCELERATOR GRADUATE BY HELPING THEM FUND A KIVA LOAN!
By lending as little as $25 on Kiva, you can support the causes you care about and make a real personal impact. Kiva is a loan, not a donation, allowing you to cycle your money and create a personal impact across the world. Plus, you can withdraw your funds at any time.


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