# Event Details - **Event Name**: Northeast WA Workforce Needs Dialogue - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 23 Sep, 2025 at 11:00 am – Tue, 23 Sep, 2025 at 01:00 pm - **Event Description**: This session is designed to hear directly from the Northeast Washington manufacturing and broader community on workforce training cohorts.About this EventHosted by Hewes Marine | In Partnership with , & Join us for a dynamic disucssion on the workforce needs in Northeast WA that brings together local manufacturers, economic development leaders, and workforce partners to discuss the workforce training cohorts in the area! This in-person event will be held at Hewes Marine Co Inc and will include a plant tour, working lunch and networking session - AGENDA above.This session is designed as a collaborative space to hear directly from the local community. We’re looking to understand what matters most to you when it comes to training and upskilling your teams. Your feedback will shape the training cohorts offered to Northeast Washington manufacturers and the broader community.Who Should AttendProfessionals from manufacturing, forest products, healthcare and other adjacent industriesWhy You Should JoinHelp define high-impact training programs for your workforceShare your insights and challenges alongside other businessesCollaborate on potential regional training cohorts to reduce cost and improve accessLearn about available programs and resources to support your teamConnect and network with peers from the regionPotential Training Cohort OptionsManufacturing-FocusedLean 101 Simulation |Hands-on introduction to lean principles that helps identify and eliminate wasteKata Concepts – Grow a Culture of Learning | Teaches structured problem-solving routines to foster continuous improvement and a learning-oriented workforceLeading In a Lean Environment - 10 module series | Developed for frontline leaders with some lean knowledge, leaders learn how to develop employees and build a lean cultureQuality Technician Certification - 16 module series | Provides a foundation in quality assurance, regulatory compliance, risk-based thinking, lean thinking, and problem-solvingAdmin-FocusedSupply Chain 101 | Optimize existing supply chains to support long term growth and successLean 101 for Office/Administration | Practical overview, real-world success stories, and the hands-on learning needed to apply lean principles to your organizationCybersecurity for Leaders | Session built for CEOs, COOs and other decision-makers to empower them to build a cybersecurity-aware culture and ensure they can effectively implement cybersecurity measures.Let your voice shape what's next!Agenda?: 11:00 AM - 01:00 PMNortheast WA Workforce Needs DialogueInfo: • Plant Tour (20 minutes): Get a behind-the-scenes look at Hewes Marine’s operations. • Facilitated Workforce Dialogue (60 minutes): Share your workforce priorities and training needs. Topics include leadership development, quality control, lean practices, admin skills, cybersecurity, and more. • Networking (30 minutes): Connect with fellow business leaders and partners. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/colville/northeast-wa-workforce-needs-dialogue/100001617859253579 - **Event Categories**: workshops - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket URL**: https://consumer.pxf.io/c/1339408/3151484/39691?partnerpropertyid=1191892&MediaPartnerPropertyId=1191892&svlink=14105511&level=1&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Fnortheast-wa-workforce-needs-dialogue-tickets-1617859253579 - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Colville - **state**: WA - **country**: United States - **location**: Hewes Marine Co Inc - **lat**: 48.55554189999999 - **long**: -117.9241714 - **full address**: Hewes Marine Co Inc, 1445 North Highway, Colville, United States ## Event Organizer details - **affiliate_id**: 10 - **organizer**: Impact Washington NIST -MEP (https://allevents.in/org/impact-washington-nist-mep/23736955) ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: banner - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/52b38e1fd4a70e7188bd6077cfd90774cd72a64a4ae8df87fb49bb28726f54be-rimg-w1200-h600-dcc5d9a8-gmir.jpg?v=1757263648 - **Alt text**: thumbnail - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/6b97ba8e499ee29a95c14cf9152a7947e52c25823b86f1d9389959f9273792c8-rimg-w400-h400-dcc5d9a7-gmir.jpg?v=1757263647 ## FAQs - **Q**: When is the event happening? - **A:** Tue, 23 Sep, 2025 at 11:00 am - **Q**: Where is the event happening? - **A:** Hewes Marine Co Inc, 1445 North Highway, Colville, United States - **Q**: What is the ticket price? - **A:** starting from 0 up to 0 USD - **Q**: Who is organizing the event? - **A:** Impact Washington NIST -MEP - **Q**: What type of event is this? - **A:** workshops - **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Northeast WA Workforce Needs Dialogue ? - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "Northeast WA Workforce Needs Dialogue", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/52b38e1fd4a70e7188bd6077cfd90774cd72a64a4ae8df87fb49bb28726f54be-rimg-w1200-h600-dcc5d9a8-gmir.jpg?v=1757263648", "startDate": "2025-09-23", "endDate": "2025-09-23", "url": "https://allevents.in/colville/northeast-wa-workforce-needs-dialogue/100001617859253579", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Hewes Marine Co Inc", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "1445 North Highway", "postalCode": "99114", "addressLocality": "Colville", "addressRegion": "WA", "addressCountry": "US" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "48.55554189999999", "longitude": "-117.9241714" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "This session is designed to hear directly from the Northeast Washington manufacturing and broader community on workforce training cohorts.", "offers": [ { "@type": "AggregateOffer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-04-04", "availabilityEnds": "2025-09-23", "validFrom": "2026-04-04", "lowPrice": "0.00", "highPrice": "0.00", "price": "0.00", "url": "https://allevents.in/colville/northeast-wa-workforce-needs-dialogue/100001617859253579" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-04-04", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-04-04", "url": "https://allevents.in/colville/northeast-wa-workforce-needs-dialogue/100001617859253579", "price": 0, "name": "General Admission" } ], "organizer": [ { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Impact Washington NIST -MEP", "url": "https://allevents.in/org/impact-washington-nist-mep/23736955", "description": "Lead instructor : BEN MORLEYRaised in Friday Harbor on San Juan Island, Ben graduated from the US Air Force Academy and served 27 years as a pilot, flying missions to all seven continents. 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