VP of Operations and Retail Services Washington Retail Association
Presentation Purpose & Goal: Retail Jobs in Washington state: A wealth of jobs for diverse talents that suits people of all passions and background in terms of ages, races, abilities, and preferences. Retail corporate jobs are increasingly looking to promote frontline workers with customer-facing experience to inform the development of digital platforms and marketing strategies.
With Washington state being a welcoming state for refugees and immigrants, retail jobs offer excellent entry-level opportunities with diverse rise-up pathways. Retail is the second largest employer sector in the state of Washington that workforce training cannot afford to overlook! Let's look intently on what it offers to individuals and to communities.
Learning Objectives:
The importance of retail to the economy of local communities and in Washington State
Reasons that retail careers and training advances diversity, equity, and inclusion
Entry-level retail credential programs developed by retailers are excellent training tools for not only those entering retail, but they offer stackable skill training for all careers
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