Dear Colleague:

It’s time to renew your membership in the Seattle/King County Employment Council. If you are not already a member, I hope you will consider joining this year.

The Employment Council is a coalition of organizations working to improve access to quality employment by shaping public policy and promoting effective employment and training services for those who need them most.

Monthly membership meetings will keep you informed on topics of interest to workforce development organizations. Examples of guest speakers and topics from 2005 include:

• Bill McSherry, Puget Sound Regional Council and Rita Ryder, YWCA: “The Prosperity Partnership”
   
• Roberta Pauer, Washington State Employment Security Department and Mark Gardner, Seattle Jobs Initiative: “Local Economy and Hiring Trends”
   
• Tony Lee, Fremont Public Association and Lisa Cippolone, aide to Senator Maria Cantwell: “Federal and State Workforce Development Legislation”
   
• Bob Bowman, Washington Office of Financial Management: “WorkFirst Re-Examination”

The Employment Council also provides e-mail updates on current and relevant policy changes, updates and job leads for employment specialists and job developers.

This important work can’t continue without your support and participation. Please return the membership invoice with your $65 annual dues today. Thank you!

Sincerely,

Matt King

Membership Coordinator

(and Director of Employment Services, YWCA)

Click Here to Become A Member