Equipping local residents with skills for careers in food service and hospitality is the focus of a Boeing-funded training program at the newly opened Lynnwood Neighborhood Center. This initiative aims to boost job growth and provide essential community resources.
- Boeing leadership, community officials, and Volunteers of America Western Washington (VOAWW) celebrated the center’s inauguration last week. The facility features a commercial kitchen, made possible by a grant from The Boeing Company, where the training program will be hosted.
- The program will offer hands-on training to help residents secure jobs in the hospitality industry, using the center’s state-of-the-art kitchen.
Why it matters: As a regional hub for community services in South Snohomish County, the Lynnwood Neighborhood Center offers a variety of resources, including the Boeing-backed training program.
- This initiative underscores Boeing’s dedication to uplifting the communities where its employees live and work.
- By nurturing local talent, Boeing is paving the way for lasting opportunities and economic growth.
Community impact: “For more than a century, Boeing has been committed to fostering strong community partnerships in the Puget Sound region,” said Bill McSherry, Boeing vice president of Government Operations, who attended the event. “This workforce development program at the Lynnwood Neighborhood Center is a testament to how collaboration can create meaningful opportunities for the community.”
Boeing employees actively support VOAWW through various initiatives, including the Spirit of the Holidays drive and Employees Community Fund grants.
The Lynnwood Neighborhood Center is envisioned as a vibrant space for community connection and growth, offering essential services and fostering a sense of belonging for families and individuals in the area.