PDG guidelines from the National Employment Law Project HERE
News Category: Education
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Connectivity Summit March 7-9
March 7-9th: The Jefferson County Connectivity Summit at Chimacum High School. This is a community networking tabling fair with 80+ organizations. Networking games, collaborative projects, and open space meetings. It ends with a feast! Click to learn more and register
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upcoming SBA Webinars re: business & commercial space funding
Informative Webinars Hosted by the Small Business Administration Funding Your Business: Let’s Talk 7A Loans. Wednesday, February 5th, 9-10am Learn more & RSVP SBA Funding for Commercial Real Estate. Wednesday, February 12th, 10-11am Learn more & RSVP Funding your business needs with SBA loans. Tuesday, February 18th, 12:30-1:30pm Learn more & RSVP SBA Surety Bond …
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Registration Open for 5-Day Marine Systems Intensives
Registration Open for 5-Day Marine Systems Intensives Register now for a 5-day Marine Systems Intensive in Marine Electrical, Marine Corrosion, Marine Diesel Engines, and Outboard Engines. Learn more about each Intensive and register here >> Questions? Please contact the Admissions Team at admissions@nwswb.edu. We look forward in supporting you in next steps.
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Maritime Career Fair April 26th, Sign up by Feb.17th!
The Northwest Maritime Center would like to invite you to participate in our second annual Maritime Career Fair! Part of the work in creating programs that support the upcoming maritime workforce is connecting families and students in our region to maritime experiences and careers. Often, we find ourselves answering the same questions: What is maritime? What do maritime careers look like? What educational opportunities do you need …
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Diesel Efficiency & Alt. Fuel Insight
Diesel efficiency and alt fuel insight…click to read all on National Fisherman webpage.
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Epoxy Works; A free magazine about epoxy
Epoxy Works is a magazine produced by WEST SYSTEM INC and features an array of projects and information related to the uses of epoxy. Education is a huge part of the company’s mission and this magazine is free and largely filled with user content. Click the image to access their new website/digital magazine.
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Pete Stein’s ‘Pearl in a Can’ channel launched
Congrats to Pete Stein on launching his YouTube channel, “Pearl in a Can’.Click the image to be redirected. Local Shipwright, Pete Stein is a longtime member of the PT Marine Trades Association and a former board member.
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Student Workplace Experience program
The NWMC is looking for businesses who would like to participate in their Student Workplace Experiences program. They have found ways to manage apprenticeship hurdles to the advantage of participating businesses. Check out the FAQ’s page and contact Chrissy to learn more: The next generation of maritime workers is out there and looking to get …
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Free Hands-on Ship Simulator tours 12/14 10:30-2:00
Hands-on Ship Simulator Tours – In-Person December 14 | 10:30 AM–2:30 PM Free and first come first serve! Pilot a ship into Seattle’s Elliott Bay (or under the Golden Gate Bridge!) and experience what it’s like to drive into a storm as you don the role of captain in our state-of-the-art Ship Simulator! Learn More & …
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A Beginners guide…on a boat.. Plus..
Woodenboat Magazine’s Mastering Skills is promoting their Guide to Maritime Customs and Traditions starting with the article below. This magazine has a long tradition of highlighting boats and skills relevant to the work that happens in Boat Haven and surrounding areas everyday. However; print magazines are struggling. This subscription series could help to keep them …
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The Small Business Guide
… The Small Business Guide is broken into six sections, based on your stage of business and the kind of information you need. Plan – If you’ve never owned a business before, you may be unaware of all the things you need to get your business going. Careful planning and research will improve your chances …
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USCG Fall 2024 Boating Safety Circular
These circulars can be important sources especially, but not only, for those designing or building new boats. Click on the preview below to see the full online PDF.
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Proposed Changes to Self-Employed Worker Reporting
This appears to be presented as an efficiency to benefits measure but this editor, who is self employed without small children, also needs to dig deeper as to what this actually means and whom it applies. Please do your own digging and respond. If it is another layer of paperwork, we need to be clear …
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Small Business Resources
As trades people we learn and perfect our skills but running your own businesses is so multifaceted and a whole other skill set. It can be done and there are more resources now than ever. From the EDC newsletter; If you are not signed up, they send out good information and opportunities for all types of …
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WA Center for Employee Ownership…
The Washington Center for Employee Ownership (WACEO) is joining a growing number of organizations across the country that serve as statewide hubs for employee ownership resources and support, helping small businesses take advantage of the power of employee ownership (EO). This planned nonprofit organization is the outcome of an initiative catalyzed and facilitated by the …
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WorkSource=WA’s department of Labor – small business resources.
Your local American Job Center (Department of Labor/Employment Security Dept. of WA) aka WorkSource. They are here to help you with business needs for both job seekers and employers. They can support with company specific hiring events and matching open positions as well as assist with funding for training to upskill your employees for retention/promotions, or …
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Free Downloadable spreadsheets
The EDC Team Jefferson has a list of spreadsheets you can download for free. These tools can be super helpful to new and established business owners.
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