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MOUNT VERNON

Chinook Enterprises was recently selected as the Washington State Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Area 2 Community Partner of the Year.

Described in the award nomination as “the most integrated rehabilitation program in the Skagit Valley,” Chinook Enterprises has provided services to individuals with disabilities in the valley since 1980.

Through partnerships with Chambers of Commerce, the Economic Development Association and many nonprofits and service organizations throughout the area, Chinook promotes employment opportunities for people with disabilities and educates employers and the public about the availability of services and opportunities for the disabled. 360-428-0140 or http://www.chinookenterprises.org.

MOUNT VERNON

WorkSource Skagit offers free workshops for job seekers. All workshops are held at WorkSource Skagit, 2005 E. College Way. Call 360-416-3600 for information on these classes:

Resumes and Cover Letters: 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 1.

Interviewing Techniques: 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 1.

Skills and Abilities Analysis: 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 3, and 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 8.

Perfecting Applications: 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3.

Job Search Strategies: 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 8.

OAK HARBOR

WorkSource Whidbey offers free workshops for job seekers. All workshops are held at WorkSource Whidbey, 31975 SR 20, Suite 3 (park in the School District lot and walk to WorkSource). Call 360-675-5966 for information on these classes:

Skills and Abilities Analysis: 9 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Dec. 2.

Writing a Business Plan: 1 to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 2.

Job Search Strategies: 9 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Dec. 9.

CATTLE PRODUCERS MEETING

Cattle Producers of Washington will hold its general meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 8, at the Schoesler home, 1588 E. Rosenoff Road, Ritzville. The meeting will include a debate by FFA students on wolf reintroduction. Call Wade at 509-632-5358.

MOUNT VERNON

The Economic Development Association of Skagit County will present “Financing Options” as part of the Brown Bag Lunch Series at noon Thursday, Dec. 10, at the EDASC office, 204 West Montgomery St.

Hear from a panel of experts in different methods of financing including micro loans, community loan pools and other methods of business financing. $10 for EDASC members. $20 for nonmembers. Lunch included; advance registration required. Call 360-336-6114 or visit http://www.skagit.org.


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