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Workforce Southwest Washington, in partnership with the Chuukese Community, is excited to share that the Chuukese Workplace English Program is now underway!
Through the EnGen platform, this pilot program provides workplace English instruction designed to address language barriers identified by Chuukese elders and community members. The goal is to help Chuukese adults strengthen their workplace communication skills, build confidence, and expand their access to quality jobs and career pathways.
The program is entirely online and can be accessed from a mobile device. Lessons are short and… Read more
Salary: $83,724.00 - $145,000.00 Annually
Location: Thurston County – Olympia, WA – With Telework Options
In your role as the Executive Director, you’ll have the exciting opportunity to lead a cabinet-level state agency that advises the Governor, Legislature, and state agencies on issues impacting Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander and Asian/Asian American communities across Washington. This role requires managing daily operations including staff, budget, programs, and communications, and advancing a strategic vision grounded in equity and inclusion. You will work closely with Commissioners… Read more
The Washington State Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs (CAPAA) is currently accepting applications for candidates to serve the diverse Asian, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (ANHPI) constituencies of Washington State. CAPAA is highly encouraging people from SW, Eastern and Central Washington to apply.
CAPAA is a small, cabinet-level state agency comprised of three staff and 12 commissioners representing the geographic and cultural diversity of Washington State. Its mission is to improve the well-being of ANHPI’s living by identifying and examining issues impacting them. Its… Read more
Celebrating Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Every year during the month of May, we celebrate the diverse cultures that weave together to shape the rich tapestry of our shared history. About 24 million or 7.2% represents the number of Asians in the U.S. in 2020; and about 1.6 million or 0.5% represents the number of Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander residents in the U.S. in 2020. (1) Today, the Asian American (AA) and Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (NH/PI) communities are among the fastest growing… Read more
