RECRUIT AND HIRE

Find, train, and retain the right talent for your business

WorkSource helps employers across the PacMtn region connect with local talent and build strong, resilient teams. Whether you’re hiring for entry-level roles or high-skill positions, their no-cost services make it easier to recruit, train, and retain employees who are ready to contribute to your success.

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Recruitment services and talent matching

Finding the right people starts with the right connections. The WorkSource business services team helps employers:

  • Post open positions on WorkSourceWA.com, Washington’s largest job-matching platform.
  • Search thousands of local resumes to find qualified candidates.
  • Host virtual or in-person hiring events.
  • Receive help with customized recruitment strategies tailored to your industry needs.
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Post a job or hiring event

Posting jobs online can be expensive—but not with WorkSource.

Through WorkSourceWA.com, employers can:

  • Post openings for free.
  • Use pre-built job description templates or upload their own.
  • Promote positions through regional job boards and local partnerships.
  • Request to join a WorkSource Job Fair or Hiring Event.

Work-based learning and internship programs

Help build your future workforce while supporting career seekers in gaining real-world experience.

On-the-job training (OJT)

Receive partial reimbursement for wages while new employees train and develop the skills your business needs.

Work experience (WEX)

Provide short-term, paid work experiences for youth, career changers, or recent graduates—without adding to your payroll.

  • Strengthen your pipeline of qualified workers.
  • Give current staff valuable mentoring and leadership opportunities.
  • Support your community’s economic vitality.

Customized hiring solutions

Every business is unique, and so are its workforce needs. WorkSource offers customized solutions that make hiring easier, safer, and more cost-effective:

Wage analysis

Compare your pay rates with similar roles in the region to stay competitive and reduce turnover.

Federal Bonding Program

Protect your business against potential employee dishonesty during the first six months of employment—up to $25,000 coverage at no cost.

Learn more about the Federal Bonding Program

Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC)

Earn federal tax credits ($2,400–$9,600 per hire) for employing individuals who face barriers to employment.

Apply through the IRS

Career pathway development

Build clear advancement routes within your company to attract and retain employees.

Connect with one of our sector leads

The regional business services team can help you identify qualified candidates, host recruitment events, and access programs that fit your workforce goals.