Welcome! If you’re looking for WorkSource PacMtn, you’re in the right place. We have a new look but the same goal:

Connect jobseekers to meaningful career pathways while supporting employers in filling critical roles to drive economic growth.

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Your next step starts now

Opportunity begins when people, employers, and communities have what they need to grow. Whether you’re looking for your next career step or searching for talent to strengthen your business, Opportunity Begins Here (OBH) brings together information, resources, and partners across the PacMtn region to help you move forward.

Across Thurston, Mason, Lewis, Grays Harbor, and Pacific counties, strong industries, committed employers, and skilled workers shape an economy full of potential. This region offers meaningful work, supportive business communities, and a quality of life that makes it possible to build both a career and a future.

What is Opportunity Begins Here?

Opportunity Begins Here (OBH) is a regional workforce initiative designed to make it easier for jobseekers, employers, and community partners to understand local opportunities and connect to the services that support them.

OBH provides accessible, easy-to-use information about the industries that power our region, the employers who are hiring, and the skills and training that open doors to quality jobs. Through OBH, you can:

For jobseekers

  • Explore high-demand industries and career pathways
  • Understand wages, training requirements, and day-to-day work expectations
  • Learn which employers offer high-quality jobs and opportunities to advance
  • Access tools that help you make informed choices about your next step
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For employers

  • Connect with WorkSource business services
  • Access recruitment, hiring, and training supports
  • Learn about high-road employer practices that strengthen retention
  • Explore tools for developing job quality, pathways, and workplace culture
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OBH creates a shared understanding of where opportunity exists—and supports the people and businesses who help our region thrive.

What is WorkSource?

WorkSource is a statewide network that provides free services to help you prepare for and find work.

Through WorkSource, you can:

  • Receive training for new skills and career growth
  • Get personalized career coaching
  • Build or update your resume
  • Practice interviewing
  • Connect with hiring employers
  • Access workshops and job search tools
  • Find community resources and supports

WorkSource and OBH work together to help you explore your options, build your skills, and take your next step with confidence.

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