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PIC hires coordinator for Veteran Women Program
Retired Army Master Sergeant Roxeanne Boosé will coordinate PIC’s new jobs program for women veterans.
Boosé formerly worked in veterans programs for Work Source and a local non-profit providing services for at-risk youth.
“It’s an honor to open doors for women veterans,” said Boosé. “This is a new era for military women. As the traditional front line of combat blurs many military women are now experiencing war-time loss, terrors, disabilities and PTSD. Coupled with the challenges of military to civilian transition, job search, locating community resources or preparing for schooling, the experience can be overwhelming. Partners in Careers, working with the community, has taken the lead in creating a program to meet these challenges head on.”
The VWP is open to all military women in Clark County. The program opened its doors this month in PIC offices at 111 West 39th Street, Suite B. The program was seeded with a Clark County Community Services Block Grant and support from PIC. Academy Women, a national non-profit founded by women graduates of United States Military Academies, is working with the VWP to coordinate eMentor, a mentorship program for women veterans in the local PIC program.
Veteran Job Club
All women veterans are invited to attend the upcoming Veteran Women Jobs Club at PIC from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. beginning January 5. The informal weekly gathering will feature job leads and resource information for women veterans.
For more information about PIC’s new program for Clark County military women, contact Roxeanne Boosé at (360) 696-8417.
Community turns out for
PIC Open House
A cross section of community leaders, local organizations, business, family and friends turned out for PIC’s Open House October 15.
The event marked the launch of PIC’s new website designed to better inform the community about programs and services. The new site is www.partnersincareers.org
PIC’s new logo and jobs program for women veterans, the Veteran Women Program, were introduced.
“We were honored to have both John Lee and Susan Feland attend and talk about their support for our jobs program for women veterans,” said Pam Brokaw, PIC executive director.
Lee is Director of Veterans Programs for the State of Washington. Feland is the founder of Academy Women, a national organization partnering with PIC on the Veteran Women Program. Academy Women is coordinating the e-mentoring component of the program which will pair clients with mentors.
PIC, located in Vancouver, also provides job training, placement and coaching to people on public assistance, refugees and low income seniors. A non-profit, the organization’s goal is to help people achieve economic independence.
For more information about PIC and programs, check out the website or call Pam Brokaw at 696-8417.
Partners in Careers (PIC) names Pam Brokaw Executive Director
A non-profit corporation helping people find work through training and placement in partnership with business and education, has hired Pam Brokaw as its Executive Director.
“Pam has the skills to grow partnerships, to manage our programs and work collaboratively to meet pressing community needs,” said Mike Phillips, PIC Board Chair.
Brokaw formerly served as executive director of a local affordable housing non-profit, building housing and providing educational services for low-income families. She was District Director for Congressman Brian Baird and has served in local government.
Partners in Careers, formerly known as the Private Industry Council, is based in Vancouver and helps people dealing with barriers to employment.
PIC assists job seekers who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, seniors ages 55 and older and people with disabilities. The non-profit also helps young people who have dropped out of school, people transitioning from welfare to work, people with limited English proficiency and refugees.
“We’ll be doing all we can with our community partners to help get people working and economically self-sufficient,” Brokaw said.
PIC is funded through the state department of Community Trade and Economic Development, United Way, grant support and community contributions. To contribute to PIC or volunteer in other ways, please contact Pam Brokaw at 696-8417 or e-mail at pam@swwpic.org.
