Kennewick, WA, November 18, 2024
Join Us for a Life-Saving Suicide Prevention Training Workshop!
WorkSource Columbia Basin and the Washington Department of Veteran Affairs (WDVA) invite, you to participate in a vital Suicide Prevention Training workshop on Tuesday December 3rd, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at WorkSource Columbia Basin, 815 N. Kellogg St. Suite D, Kennewick, WA 99336.
The LEARN Saves Lives: Suicide Prevention Training equips attendees with essential skills to recognize the warning signs of suicide and take meaningful action to prevent it. Developed by Forefront Suicide Prevention, a Center of Excellence at the University of Washington, this workshop empowers individuals to identify, understand, and support those at risk.
Training Highlights:
· LEARN Model: Look for signs, Empathize and listen, Ask about suicide, Reduce the danger, and Next steps.
· Public Health Insight: Understand suicide as a public health issue, including common misconceptions and risk factors.
· Practical Steps: Learn how to connect with those struggling, reduce access to lethal means, and create safe environments.
· Interactive Scenarios: Practice the LEARN steps through interactive exercises, building confidence in handling difficult conversations about mental health.
Learning Objectives:
1. Explain the Public Health Issue of Suicide: Gain insights into why people consider suicide and common risk factors.
2. Identify and Support Someone at Risk: Recognize warning signs and offer support through empathetic listening and direct conversations.
3. Apply the LEARN Model: Gain practical experience in taking steps to reduce danger and connect individuals with appropriate resources.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to acquire life-saving skills and support your family, friends, and community. Reserve your spot now – seats are limited, so act fast!
For questions, please contact us!
Brandon Kapp
By phone: (360) 649-0926 By email: Brandon.Kapp@dva.wa.gov
Kennewick, WA, November 18, 2024
Make a Difference – Be the Difference!
Join us for an Open House event at WorkSource Columbia Basin on Wednesday November 27th, 2024, from 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m., and start your career at Two River Correctional Institution (TRCI). We are hiring several Correctional Officers and want you to be one of them!
Apply and chat with our staff. The recruitment team will be available to discuss the hiring process and assist with the online application process. Applicants will be provided with a voucher code to cover the NTN reactive test.
What you need
• Must be at least 21 years of age at the time of appointment • High School Diploma or GED • U.S. Citizen or obtain within 1 yr. • Pass a criminal background check, health screening, drug screening and psychological evaluation
What to bring
• A valid photo ID
What you get
• $5,139/month • Health insurance • Paid holidays and leave • Retirement plan
This is an in-person event at WorkSource Columbia Basin – 815 N. Kellogg, Ste D, Kennewick, WA, 99336.
Questions about the event? Contact Officer Espinoza at 541-922-6161 or email maria.d.espinoza@doc.oregon.gov
Kennewick, WA., October 17, 2024
Were you affected by the recent Lamb Weston facility closure in Connell, WA? Join us for an information session to learn more about the resources available to you. We help workers transition between jobs and are here to help, whether it is returning to work quickly or pursuing a new career.
Some of the resources we offer include:
- Information and access to apply for/file an Unemployment Insurance claim
- Assistance finding another job and applying
- Labor Market Information to learn about a new career
- Career planning & exploration
- Training opportunities
- Referrals to additional resources
- And much more!
We are offering 5 sessions. Please attend the one that works best for you. Family members are welcome!
When: Monday, October 28, 2024
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Spanish
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM English
Where: Connell High School Auditorium
1100 W Clark Rd, Connell, WA 99326
When: Tuesday, October 29, 2024
Time: 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM English
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Spanish
Where: Columbia Basin College, CTE Building, Room 203
2600 N 20th Ave, Pasco, WA 99301
When: Thursday, October 31, 2024
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Spanish
Where: Teams
Meeting ID: 273 187 059 659
Passcode: n9UvcB
Questions about the event?
Contact Selma Velagic at 509-734-5897
Kennewick, WA., October 17, 2024
Were you affected by the recent Lamb Weston facility closure in Connell, WA? Join us for an information session to learn more about the resources available to you. We help workers transition between jobs and are here to help, whether it is returning to work quickly or pursuing a new career.
Some of the resources we offer include:
- Information and access to apply for/file an Unemployment Insurance claim
- Assistance finding another job and applying
- Labor Market Information to learn about a new career
- Career planning & exploration
- Training opportunities
- Referrals to additional resources
- And much more!
We are offering 5 sessions. Please attend the one that works best for you. Family members are welcome!
When: Monday, October 28, 2024
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Spanish
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM English
Where: Connell High School Auditorium
1100 W Clark Rd, Connell, WA 99326
When: Tuesday, October 29, 2024
Time: 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM English
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Spanish
Where: Columbia Basin College, CTE Building, Room 203
2600 N 20th Ave, Pasco, WA 99301
When: Thursday, October 31, 2024
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Spanish
Where: Teams
Meeting ID: 273 187 059 659
Passcode: n9UvcB
Questions about the event?
Contact Selma Velagic at 509-734-5897