Aviation High School, located next to the Museum of Flight is the only aviation, college prep school in the Northwest. According to an article written by Holly Smith Peterson at the Business Examiner on September 5th, one-third of all Boeing engineers will be eligible for retirement in the next four years.
The high school, pictured here will relocate students from the current Highline location and is scheduled to open in 2013. This school is focused on aviation-themed topics and projects rather than more general subject matter. Emphasis is heavy on science, mathmatics, engineering and technology. So far, AHS has had four graduating classes.
The opportunities are so different than when I was in high school.
WorkSource helping growers find orchard workers
OLYMPIA – With Washington’s apple harvest once again in full swing, local WorkSource centers are doing what they can to help growers find pickers.
Currently, WorkSource centers are working to fill more than agricultural 1,000 job openings across Central and Eastern Washington.
WorkSource offices have expanded their operating hours and opened temporary satellite offices in the middle of major farming areas. Employment specialists check in daily with local growers to assess the current labor needs, and visit gathering places in nearby communities to recruit workers.
“Most growers want experienced workers who can pick quickly without damaging the fruit,” said Paul Trause, commissioner of the Employment Security Department, which is a major partner in the WorkSource system. “But some growers are willing to provide training, so we encourage anyone who is interested in orchard work to contact WorkSource.”
As an example, two unemployed graduates from the University of Washington who had limited previous agricultural experience were hired this week by a grower in Tonasket.
“The basic message to job seekers is that it can’t hurt to ask,” said Trause. “Not everyone has the physical ability to pick apples, but WorkSource has thousands of other jobs available that need to be filled.”
To work in orchards, workers must be able to climb ladders and haul heavy loads. More information is available for workers and employers at local WorkSource employment centers or online at go2worksource.com, click on “Services for farmworkers” under “What’s inside.”
WorkSource is a statewide partnership of Employment Security, workforce development councils, other state agencies, colleges and nonprofit organizations that work together to provide free employment and training services to job seekers and employers. WorkSource also can help employers recruit and screen for qualified workers, apply for employment tax breaks and qualify for subsidized employee training.
It started with a request on Facebook for some assistance from Rhonda Gray, an agent that I had not yet met. Sure, why
not? I had a couple of hours that I could spare that Wednesday morning and isn't the point of developing your business via on-line "marketing" on places like Facebook, to meet potential customers and build some relationships?
Rhonda likes to volunteer at the Puyallup Food Bank and she needed some people to sort food that was brought in at the Puyallup Fair. I agreed to meet her at the new location of the food bank and the day started off with a personal tour.
We were greeted by Shanna Peterson the Director of Operations of the Puyallup Food Bank and she gave us a wonderful tour and explanation as to how it all works. You can get that same tour by clicking on the food bank link above.
By the time she brought us into the room where they have presents wrapped up for children, I was so moved little drops of water were spewing from my eyes. I couldn't help it, it really is an effort of love and kindness.
The 2 hours I gave to the cause gave me more - way more insight and compassion than I had expected. I plan on spending some time at the food bank in my own town and giving a little back. It just feels good.
What are your "giving back" experiences?
Revenue returns unclaimed property to a record number of claimants
OLYMPIA – Sept. 13, 2011 – The Washington State Department of Revenue returned unclaimed property to a record 108,441 claimants in Fiscal Year 2011, thanks in part to a sharp increase in the number of businesses reporting unclaimed property to the state.
The number of individuals who claimed property during the fiscal year ending June 30 was more than 10,000 higher than the 98,362 claims paid in Fiscal Year 2010. These individuals claimed $46.5 million in Fiscal Year 2011.
Revenue Director Suzan DelBene said the number of businesses reporting unclaimed property has increased substantially over the past decade, from less than 5,000 to more than 26,000. She attributed publicity and continuing educational efforts to the increase in reporting.
Reminding businesses that file their taxes electronically to review whether or not they have unclaimed property to report was one educational effort that sharply increased the number of active reporters.
Unclaimed property includes unclaimed paychecks, utility deposits, bank accounts, uncashed refunds, life insurance proceeds, stocks and bonds and contents from safe deposit boxes. Businesses have to report unclaimed property after losing contact with owners for an extended period, generally three years.
During the past fiscal year, the Department added 750,000 names and a record $102.5 million to its searchable online database at www.claimyourcash.org. The database now contains more than 3 million names and $821 million.
As part of its educational program, the Department has begun radio, TV and web advertising in Eastern Washington, and will begin outreach efforts in Western Washington this spring.
Mike Gowrylow
Communications Director
Washington State Department of Revenue
(360) 534-1610
mikeg@dor.wa.gov
I am a Pacific NW Native and have heard stories of the tumultuous waters out of Westport all my life and as a result, I have a serious respect for the ocean and spent my time in the Puget Sound and Lake Washington. August 20th, I decide to join my fisherman, John and give it a whirl. If you can't beat em', join em', right? The harbor was crystal clear and glassy when we left.
As soon as we got past the bar, the water kicked up pretty seriously - by the time we got back late that afternoon my fingers were ready to do something other than hang on to my seat as we came back to the harbor - 17 miles.
John was getting ready to "pre-fish" for the Washington Tuna Classic that was held on August 27th and needless to say that we didn't find any tuna on the 20th. The very next day the Harbor was so foggy that even with radar on, we moved very, very slowly, but pulled in a 47 lb King along with some other fish.
What a great time! I can't wait to go again and how did they do in the WTC? They found the Albacore 50 miles off shore and came in 3rd again this year. Many hundreds of pounds of tuna was donated to the food banks that day.
I have been in the real estate industry since 1978 and enjoy closing both residential and commercial properties. Booth Escrow, LLC opened June, 09' here in the Redondo neighborhood of Federal Way.
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