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Energy workforce gaps addressed in post-recession study

CENTRALIA, Wash. – Electric utility employment in the Pacific Northwest exceeds 40,000 highly skilled workers and generates nearly $2.8 billion in annual payrolls, according to a new labor market study. On average, the region’s utility wages are 82 percent higher than the average for jobs across all industries.

Behavioral interviewing helps employers find best candidates

SPOKANE, Wash. – Demand for training in behavioral interviewing is on the rise as employers increase hiring following the recession. A workshop on this method will be held 8-11 a.m. Tuesday, July 23, at the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at 665 N Riverpoint Blvd. There is no cost but pre-registration is requested at http://wsbdc.org/training-calendar. […]