Pathways to prosperity conference is on May 9

Local employers, education leaders and others interested in resolving local workforce issues are invited to the Rural Pathways to Prosperity Workforce Conference in Davenport Wednesday, May 9, from 9 a.m. to noon. The goal of the half-day, statewide conference is to determine how communities can create a pipeline of skilled workers to meet the needs of local businesses by connecting employers, educators and students.

Over 20 conference sites across rural Washington will begin the morning by simultaneously watching Brent Parton, a national expert sharing best rural practices across the nation,...