Regional Workforce Resources
Connecting employers, HR professionals, job seekers, students and community partners with workforce, education and economic development resources throughout the SHRM Rainier West five-county region.
Explore Our Regional Resource Network
Find organizations serving Grays Harbor, Lewis, Mason, Pacific and Thurston Counties. Choose your county and resource type, then visit the organization directly for current programs, services and information.
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Grays Harbor County
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Lewis County
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Mason County
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Pacific County
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Thurston County
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| Chambers of Commerce |
Greater Grays Harbor, Inc.
County-wide Chamber and Economic Development Council.
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Centralia-Chehalis Chamber of Commerce
Business and community resources serving the greater Centralia-Chehalis area.
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Shelton-Mason County Chamber
Business and community resources throughout Mason County.
North Mason Chamber
Business resources serving North Mason communities.
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Willapa Harbor Chamber of Commerce
Resources for the Willapa Harbor area.
Ocean Park Area Chamber of Commerce
Resources serving the Long Beach Peninsula.
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Thurston County Chamber of Commerce
Business, networking and community resources serving Thurston County.
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| ★ Regional Employer & Workforce Support |
Serves All 5 Counties
Thurston County Chamber of Commerce
Grays Harbor • Lewis • Mason • Pacific • Thurston
In addition to its local Chamber role in Thurston County, the Thurston County Chamber of Commerce administers regional workforce programs supporting employers, workers and talent development throughout the five-county Pacific Mountain region.
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| Colleges & Universities |
Grays Harbor College
Workforce, technical, transfer and continuing education.
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Centralia College
Higher education, workforce training and career pathways.
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Olympic College — Shelton
Education and career pathways serving Mason County.
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Grays Harbor College
Educational access and college services for Pacific County communities.
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South Puget Sound Community College
The Evergreen State College
Saint Martin's University
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| Economic Development |
Greater Grays Harbor, Inc.
Chamber and Economic Development Council.
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Economic Alliance of Lewis County
Business retention, expansion, recruitment and economic development.
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Mason County Economic Development Council
Business development, retention and recruitment resources.
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Pacific County Economic Development Council
Business support and economic-development resources throughout Pacific County.
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Thurston Economic Development Council
Business assistance, entrepreneurship and economic-development resources.
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| ★ Regional Workforce & Employment |
Serves All 5 Counties
Pacific Mountain Workforce Development Council & WorkSource
Grays Harbor • Lewis • Mason • Pacific • Thurston
Pacific Mountain Workforce Development Council (PacMtn) leads regional workforce-development strategy and investment, while the WorkSource system connects employers and job seekers with employment, recruiting, training and career services throughout the region.
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Looking for Upcoming Opportunities?
Explore career fairs, hiring events, HR programs, workforce events and other opportunities throughout our five-county region.
View Regional Opportunities → SHRM Rainier West provides these links as a regional resource directory. Programs, services, eligibility and other information are maintained by the respective organizations. Please visit each organization's website for the most current information.
