Success Stories & Testimonials
Job Seeker Success Stories
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Tiffany sharpened her resume and interview skills at WorkSource Pierce, then used their laptops to attend a virtual job fair—landing multiple interviews in one day.
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With help from WorkSource Pierce, Ta’Nya went from unhoused to thriving in a new home and a high-paying job.
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After 15 years with one employer, Christine found new confidence and career direction through WorkSource Pierce—landing interviews and rebuilding her momentum.
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Emma, a military spouse with a disability, found confidence and a new career path through WorkSource Pierce—now earning while training to become a dental assistant.
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With support from WorkSource Pierce, Milo earned their diploma early, landed a $25/hour graphic design job, and is headed to art school this fall.
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After 20 years in the military, Ryan found expert guidance at WorkSource JBLM—landing a civilian healthcare role with confidence and clarity.
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Jenny joined the JBLM Spouse Ambassadors program through WorkSource, gaining skills, confidence, and a meaningful job through hands-on support and networking.
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Jesse left the restaurant industry behind, trained for his CDL with help from WorkSource Pierce, and launched a new career to build a better life for his daughter.
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Business Success Stories
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For Tacoma small business owner Mattice Hoyt, receiving a Small Business Grant from WorkForce Central provided her not only a more efficient means to do business and the ability to hire an additional employee but also safety and security in her operations. Through the Small Business Grant, Mattice was able to purchase a Square point-of-sale…
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Tacoma small business owner Jahmad Canley is already seeing huge savings as well as increased efficiency and promotion after receiving a Small Business Grant from WorkForce Central to purchase new equipment, including a printer and camera. His company, Potential Unleashed Consulting, previously outsourced printing needs with an average of 3,000 colored pages monthly. WorkForce Central…
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Tacoma small business owner Abby Woods has increased production for her Caribbean food business, Trini Plate, with the help of a Small Business Grant through WorkForce Central. Born and raised in Trinidad and Tobago, Abby started Trini Plate in 2022 because she was craving her cultural food and couldn’t find it after moving to Tacoma….
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Nicole Battles, owner of Fluffy Girl Creations, a small business located in Fife, used a grant to purchase and upgrade equipment, including a new heat press and wide format printer for her body-positive focused online novelty gift shop. Her mission is to provide unique fluffy-centric items that promote self-love, care, and acceptance, no matter your…
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South Hill small business owners Tiffany Johnson and Aaron Johnson are excited about recent upgrades to their business, Fresh Squeeze Juice Bar located inside LA Fitness. They utilized a Small Business Grant from WorkForce Central to purchase new equipment including TV monitors, a laptop, and software to create a more interactive and modifiable menu experience. “This…
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Tacoma small business owner Christian Paige is already seeing growth in his business with the help of a Small Business Grant from WorkForce Central. Fifth Stone Collective Co., a training, consulting, and education collective that focuses on culture, climate, and efficiency, used the grant to purchase hardware, software, and some other needed equipment. It has…
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Tacoma small business owner Mahogany Williams is running more efficiently and is able to increase the production of her pickled products after the purchase of new equipment. With the help of a Small Business Grant from WorkForce Central, Mahogany purchased equipment, including a stand mixer with attachments and a semi-automatic labeling machine to expedite labeling…
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Swae Media owner Benjamin Maestas III has big plans for the growth of his Tacoma-based media company. Having started in real estate media, Ben continues his efforts to connect audiences through video and photography by expanding his services into brand storytelling and social media content creation. With the help of a Small Business Grant from…