our 2015 Spring Newsletter

Creating Jobs That Change Lives
SKILLS INC. PATHWAYS
Events
BOWLING WITH BOUNDS
On March 14th, Skills Inc. held our eighth annual Bowling
with Bounds tournament and silent auction fundraiser
at Kenmore Lanes. The event raised funds for our
Customized Employment Program and Vocational Services.
The support we received was fantastic! This year’s silent
auction was especially popular. Thanks to everyone that
participated and supported this event. We are extremely
grateful for your generosity. A special thanks to our amazing
host and emcee, KING 5’s Dennis Bounds and Tracy Taylor-Turner.
SAVE THE DATE: GOLF FUNDRAISER
Please join us on Friday, September 11th at Druids Glen Golf Club for our annual golf
fundraiser. All proceeds will benefit our Aerospace Internship Program.
Operations In Action
NEW & IMPROVED WEBSITE
Skills Inc. is excited to unveil our redesigned website which includes a new mobile friendly
format, improved navigation and enhanced content. Explore our website at http://skillsinc.
com/.
SKILLS INC. WINS QUALITY IS PERSONAL AWARD
On March 3rd, Boeing’s CMP Fabrication Division presented Skills Inc. the Quality Is
Personal Award for the 4th Quarter of 2014. This award is given to the highest performing
Community Manufacturing Partnership supplier for each quarter of the year. Our company
has made great strides in developing a company culture that incorporates Quality Is
Personal at all locations and makes it a personal mission for each of us. Congratulations to
our exceptional staff that works hard to deliver quality products.
Spring 2015
Thank You Bowling with
Bounds Sponsors & Donors!
KING PIN SPONSOR
Rudd Company, Inc.
STRIKE SPONSORS
IBIS Insurance
Robert & Sandra Seidensticker
Wells Fargo
SPARE SPONSORS
AJAC
Dennis & Debra Bounds
Kim & Mark Fredericks
Lexie Robbins
DONORS
5th Avenue Theater
A2Visual Productions
Aguiniga, Noe
Argosy Cruises
Baker, Mike
Baker, Rick
Ben Franklin Crafts & Frames
Brent, Keri
Budd, Curt
Caruh Salon
Chateau Westport
Chihuly Studio
Comedy’s Best Kept Secret
CorePower Yoga
Corey, Andrea
Dacy, John
Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley
Dream Dinners
Dunnington, Todd & Julie
Elysian Brewing Company
Emerald Downs
EMP Museum
Flatstick Pub & Golf
Freeland, Susan
Fremont Brewing
Furness, Ian
George, Bill & Marilyn
Gray, Bill & Brandi
Gray, Bill & Joanne
Gromoff, Natalie
Hadley, Barbara
Harter, Sally
Heavy Restaurant Group
Heeter, Bill & Dorene
Issacson, Tom
Ivar’s & Kidd Valley
Jones, Allie & Melissa
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Featured Success Story
LIFE CHANGING INTERNSHIP
As a senior in high school, Crystal Blanchet (above, middle) felt like she had
hit a dead end. Unsure what she would do after graduation, she enrolled in the
Aerospace Internship Program (AIP). Her success in the AIP led to a summer
internship and then a full-time position at Skills Inc.
“The past two years have had a great impact on my future. When I reflect back, it
becomes clear that the education that I received taught me a lot about the person
I am today, and the person I’ve been struggling to be. The AIP was a life changing
experience and I wouldn’t be where I am today without the help of the mentors and
supervisors at work, along with the support of my family and friends.”
Read more about Crystal’s journey at http://skillsinc.com/life-changing-internship/
Community Partnerships
COMMUNITY EMPLOYERS
Strong partnerships are an important component of our success as we strive to
promote inclusive workforces throughout our community. Our vocational team works
with the Department of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) to provide employment
services to DVR clients. We recognize that Skills Inc. is not the right employment fit
for everyone, so strong community relationships allow our staff to better understand
an employer’s needs and successfully match qualified candidates to open positions
within other organizations. Our staff can assist your business with finding qualified
candidates. Contact us today at vocservices@skillsinc.com.
RATE YOUR COLLEGE TO HELP RAISE FUNDS
Simply write a review of your college, and GradReports will donate $2 to our
Aerospace Internship Program. Help us train the next generation of aerospace
finish and manufacturing workers. Rate your college today at
www.gradreports.com/fundraisers/skills-inc.
GIVEBIG ON MAY 5TH
Seattle Foundation’s annual GiveBIG, a one-day, online charitable giving event is
May 5th. A percentage of donations made through their site will be matched. Please
plan on supporting Skills Inc. as part of our community’s biggest day of giving.
Search for our organization on their website at www.seattlefoundation.org/
BOWLING DONORS (cont.)
Jonsson, Andrew & Genny
Jonsson, Susan
Ken Zaburo
Kenmore Lanes
KING 5
KJR 950
Larsen, Dan
Left Foot Boogie
Love Lab
Marlow, Scott
Marriott Redmond
Marriott, Rich
McIntosh, Claudia Bean
McMenamins Pubs & Breweries
Microsoft
Miller, Michael
Murder Mystery Co
Museum of Flight
Museum of Glass
New Day NW
NW Paddle Surfers
O’Flaherty, Jodie
OOLA Distillery
Osorio-Barrios, Cat
Pacific Science Center
Peddler Brewing Co
Portillo, Jose
Puckett, Jason
Radovich, Eric
Rich, Karalee
Robbins, Spafford
Roe, Paul & Cheryl
Ross Andrew Winery
RS Hughes Co., Inc.
Schauffler, Allen
Seafair
Seattle Seahawks
Seattle Seaplanes
Seattle Sounders FC
Seattle Storm
Simplicity Salon
Smith, Douglas
Sparkman Cellars
Suquamish Clearwater Casino
Taylor, Tracy
Tysdal, Jerry & Sherry
Uncharted Waters Float Center
Unexpected Productions
Urban Float
Vileta, Tami
Washington Beer Commission
Wellman, Joan
Wetter, Kim
White, Dave
Woodland Park Zoo