November Digest: Careers in agriculture, clean energy, homeland security, and more
November Updates from Our Centers
Agriculture & Natural Resource
In recognition of National Farmer’s Day, October 12th, we are highlighting careers that can be found in the agriculture sector in Washington State with our Job Board, please visit our website to view or share these career opportunities. https://agcenterofexcellence.com/job-postings/
Homeland Security
The 2021 HSEM Career Pathways Resource Guide has been updated to showcase were people can get education in Criminal Justice, Cybersecurity, Emergency Medical and Fire Services, Homeland Security Emergency Management, and Occupation Health and Safety. The Guidebook is available to be downloaded on the Center’s website, and there is a Spanish language version. Download the Guide from our Guidebooks section at: https://www.coehsem.com/our-services/.
Construction
FREE Virtual Apprenticeship Preparation Summit November 10th 9am-3pm. Register at: https://constructioncenterofexcellence.com/events/free-virtual-apprenticeship-preparation-summit
Aerospace and Advanced Manufacturing
The COE is piloting a new online self-assessment tool for employers. The assessment is designed to identify the academic competencies and skill proficiency levels needed for skilled, entry-level manufacturing jobs at various companies.
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Information Technology
Virtual STEM Career Fair, hosted by North Seattle College and WorkSource
October 27th (11am-1:30pm) | Free event
WTIA 2021 DEI Summit – learn about the critical actions companies are taking to address diversity in tech, November 4th (10am-2:00pm) | Free event
Clean Energy
Two state-wide events promoted utilities and careers in energy: Public Power Week (Oct 3 – 9) and Careers in Energy Week (Oct. 16 – 23). The latter was supported by a proclamation from Governor Inslee claiming: Whereas, energy is a fundamental part of everyday life, is vital to our state’s economy, provides careers to thousands of Washingtonians…Visit cleanenergyexcellence.org to view the proclamation as well as energy education programs and career information throughout our state.
Allied Health
The Allied Health Center of Excellence is supporting the planning and facilitation of the NCQAC Virtual Summit: LPN Apprenticeship and other ideas for developing the LTC Nursing Workforce. https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0qc-2urT0vE9d4_9ejr1tAwURUnD4-mZQ_
Careers in Education
We are excited to re-launch our statewide Workforce Deans Academy November 1-2 with a brand-new hybrid format and updated curriculum. Eighteen individuals from throughout the system were selected to participate in this year's cohort. www.workforcedeansacademy.org