Category: Youth and Education
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Executive Zahilay celebrates future Skyway Community Center, gathers feedback on building’s design and recreational opportunities
Summary Executive Zahilay joined community members to celebrate the future Skyway Community Center and provide input on design concepts, marking a meaningful step in the county’s progress toward delivering the community space. Story King County Executive Girmay Zahilay invited community feedback on design concepts for the future Skyway Community Center at a celebration Oct. 10, marking…
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King County Executive Girmay Zahilay launches new employment program for teens and young adults
King County residents ages 16-24 can now apply for more than 200 paid summer internships and volunteer opportunities through the new King County YouthWorks program King County, WA — Today, King County Executive Girmay Zahilay announced the launch of YouthWorks, a new workforce development program that provides paid summer internships and volunteer opportunities for King County residents ages 16-24. Applications are now open for…
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King County Executive Girmay Zahilay Appoints Dr. Susan McLaughlin to Lead King County Department of Community and Human Services
Seasoned behavioral health leader and current Acting Director tapped to advance affordable housing, behavioral health treatment, childcare, and human services efforts for King County residents King County, WA — Today, King County Executive Girmay Zahilay appointed Dr. Susan McLaughlin to serve as the Director of the King County Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS). Dr. McLaughlin currently serves as the department’s Acting Director. Dr. McLaughlin will lead the department tasked…
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King County receives national award for commitment to career development program
County commits more than $1 million to continue paid internships and expand career opportunities for young adults through Year Up United Today, King County became the first public agency to receive the Year Up United Impact Award, recognizing its commitment to creating pathways to opportunity through the Year Up United internship program. Presented by John Stanton, Chairman of the Seattle Mariners and…