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—Virginia Thomas

Whitworth's continuing studies program adapts over 100 years

Deans attribute success to changing with demand
November 21, 2019
Virginia Thomas
This year, the School of Continuing Studies at Whitworth University turns 100 years old. The university's catalogue from the school's founding year describes the program as tailored 'for those whose college career has been interrupted, and who now
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Clarifying roles enhances employee engagement

Setting tone at onboarding can be critical to success
November 21, 2019
René Johnston
When studying highly successful companies, a common priority observed is the importance of building a highly functioning team of engaged employees. Clarifying the employee's role and the expectations of each position or role is a key precipitating fact
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Kindergarten readiness worsens in Spokane area

United Way, others look to lower cost barriers to early learning programs
November 21, 2019
Natasha Nellis
Both locally and statewide, the majority of kids aren't entering public schools 'kindergarten ready,” state data show, and the problem appears to be getting worse.
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Is #MeToo movement hurting attractive women?

Research turns up surprising responses
November 21, 2019
Robin Pickering
Few could dispute that the #MeToo movement brought with it a tidal wave of empowerment and validation for women. Originally created by Tarana Burke in 2006, it eventually reached its media peak in 2017 with the sexual abuse allegations
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—Kevin Blocker

Worksource's Talent Solutions team evolve

Organization changes name of unit to reflect focus shift
November 21, 2019
Kevin Blocker
In an ongoing shift to modernize, Spokane's longtime employment and worker retraining agency WorkSource has revamped the duties of its former Business Engagement Team.
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 Virginia Thomas

EWU looks to fix 'leaky' STEM pipeline with 100 Women Strong

Program aims to attract, keep females in engineering, computer science fields
November 7, 2019
Virginia Thomas
The national average for women undergraduate students majoring in engineering and computer science is 20%, while the percentage of women students in those majors at Eastern Washington University trails even that low rate at 10%, says Leslie Cornick,
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NATASHA NELLIS

Putting the tech in architecture

Local firms explore 3D, virtual reality, drones
November 7, 2019
Natasha Nellis
The flood of technology over the past 10 years has changed the day-to-day operations of Inland Northwest architecture firms, and up-and-coming technology advances have the potential to change the industry even more, experts say.
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—Virginia Thomas

Returning independence to the visually impaired

Lilac Services provides client training, support in 14 INW counties
October 24, 2019
Virginia Thomas
For nearly 50 years, Spokane-based Lilac Services for the Blind has offered training, tools, and support for blind or visually impaired Eastern Washington residents.
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—LeAnn Bjerken

Post Falls nonprofit Newby-Ginnings serves veterans in need

Inspired by fallen son, founder sees nonprofit grow at rapid pace
October 24, 2019
LeAnn Bjerken
Newby-Ginnings of North Idaho founder Theresa Hart is following a path she says is guided by her late son, Nicholas Newby, an Idaho National Guardsman who was killed while serving in Baghdad in 2011.
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—Natasha Nellis

Global Neighborhood Thrift moves, doubles retail space

Thrift store has moved, doubled its retail space
October 24, 2019
Natasha Nellis
Spokane nonprofit Global Neighborhood Thrift started eight years ago with just two employees and a vision of helping refugees settle into the U.S.
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