Snohomish County invests $4.3 Million in Workforce Development and Job Pathways Programs
Snohomish County, Wash., July 27, 2023—Executive Dave Somers today announced that Snohomish County is investing $4.3 million in seven workforce development and job pathways programs. The seven awarded projects provide enhanced employment training and/or address challenges to employment, with the goal of connecting individuals to stable jobs or career pathways. The projects focus on highly […]
Asian Service Center grateful for the outpouring of support
EDMONDS, Wash., June 7, 2023—For two hours on the morning of June 3, hundreds attended the inaugural ceremony of the Asian Service Center (ASC) at Edmonds Waterfront Center to officially introduce the organization to the community. “The turnout was great,” Crystal Xiao, ASC’s Executive Development Officer told the Lynnwood Times. “We loved seeing all of […]
Comcast donates 40 Laptops to veterans at Edmonds College
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., December 15, 2022—Comcast recently donated laptops to several veterans’ services organizations and groups in Washington state in partnership with Operation Military Family. Leadership from each organization met with Comcast at the Edmonds College Veterans Resource Center to receive the 40 laptops and share stories of the impact they will make for the […]
CWU partners with Edmonds College to streamline public health degree
ELLENSBURG, Wash. — Central Washington University has established an articulation agreement with Edmonds College (EC) designed to streamline the transfer process between the Pre-Nursing associate’s degree at EC and the Public Health bachelor’s degree at CWU. The initiative gained traction in response to growing demand in the public health field, according to CWU Executive Director […]
36th annual Powwow at Edmonds College
LYNNWOOD, Wash., May 9, 2022 – Edmonds College hosted its 36th annual Powwow this weekend, and despite the heavy showers, vendors, dancers, and drummers of all ages participated in spirited celebrations of culture. Several smaller events, such as a presentation on the history and etiquette of Powwows, took place on Thursday and Friday, while the […]
Sound Transit-Edmonds College Pre-Apprenticeship Program
As the Seattle area continues to grow, Sound Transit is looking to expand to meet the new infrastructural demands. In partnership with Sound Transit and the City of Lynnwood, Mayor Nicola Smith and Edmonds College President Dr. Amit Singh have put together a pre-apprenticeship program to create employment opportunities for community members and mitigate projected […]
Governor Inslee tours Snohomish County
Snohomish County, Wash., June 9, 2021 – Governor Jay Inslee toured Snohomish County Monday, June 7, visiting Community Health Center in Edmonds, Edmonds College in Lynnwood, Pallet in Everett, and the new WSDOT ferry terminal in Mukilteo. “It’s just been a great day, there’s so many positive things going on in Snohomish County right now,” […]
Body found at Edmonds College ruled a suicide, identified as man missing since October
By: Erin Freeman | Lynnwood Times staff A body found outside an Edmonds College storage building has been identified as Sawyer West, a man who had been missing since October. West, 29, died by suicide, said the Snohomish County Medical Examiner’s Office. A statewide search for West commenced after he left a group home in […]
Edmonds College receives millions to increase online learning
Edmonds College receives millions to increase online learning from the U.S. Department of Education by Edmonds College | Press ReleasePublished By: Lynnwood Times Edmonds College has been awarded a competitive federal Title III grant to further increase student access, progression, and completion. EC will receive more than $2.2 million over a five-year period, allowing EC […]
Snohomish County and Edmonds College Partner to Produce PPE
Continuing to find innovative ways to provide locally-sourced PPE By Snohomish County Government | Press Release SNOHOMISH COUNTY, WA, July 23, 2020 – Edmonds College (EC) and Snohomish County announced their partnership to produce locally sourced Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). EC produced 200 face shields at the Washington Aerospace Training and Research Center (WATR) at […]
