Skills Inc. News

Fit-Friendly Company Recognition Awarded to Skills Inc.

Andrea — Mon, 07 May 2012 21:59:05 +0000

Skills Inc. has been recognized as a Gold Level Recipient of the American Heart Association’s Fit-Friendly Companies Recognition program.

The Fit-Friendly Companies program is a catalyst for positive change. Companies throughout the nation can be part of the initiative by making the health and wellness of their employees a priority. Skills Inc. is being recognized as a Gold Level Fit-Friendly Company by the American Heart Association’s My Heart. My Life. initiative for:

Offering employees physical activity support.
Providing/increasing healthy eating options at the worksite.
Promoting a wellness culture.
Implementing at least nine criteria as outlined by the American Heart Association in the areas of physical activity, nutrition and culture.

On Thursday, April 26^th our CEO, Todd Dunnington, attended the American Heart Association Executive Breakfast to accept our award and celebrate with leaders in wellness from around the Puget Sound area. Skills Inc. was one of 53 companies to receive this recognition. Also in attendance at the breakfast was employee Brian Heigh who spoke on behalf of the personal benefits of having a worksite wellness program.

We are extremely honored and excited to be recognized by the American Heart Association’s My Heart. My Life. initiative as a Gold Level Fit-Friendly Company.

Please join us in supporting the work of the American Heart Association by participating in the Puget Sound Heart and Stroke walk to be held October 20^th, 2012.

Wellness Coordinator: Laurell Aldrich

Thank You Skills Inc. Bowling with Bounds Supporters and Sponsors!

Andrea — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 23:13:48 +0000

Thank you for supporting the Skills Inc. 5^th Annual Bowling with Bounds Charity Bowling Tournament this past Saturday at Kenmore Lanes. We had our highest turnout to date. We are grateful for your participation, donations and sponsorship of this event that benefits our Customized Employment Program (CEP) and Vocational Services.

The CEP provides ongoing support, flexible scheduling, accommodation, training and education to employees with disabilities who can only work part-time. Vocational Services provides clients with a wide range of personalized employment services including assessment, job placement, job retention and internships. Both the CEP and Vocational Services help individuals discover their own talents and abilities.

Thank you again for your support. See you next year!

THANK YOU 2012 BOWLING with BOUNDS SPONSORS & DONORS

King Pin Sponsor

Strike Sponsors

Robert & Sandra Seidensticker | Herbert & Isabel Stusser

Spare Sponsors
Paysse Jennison Inc. | Prithvi Catalytic
Dennis & Kathleen Stremick | Wells Fargo

Special Thanks
Andrews Images | Kenmore Lanes | KING 5
Kotis Design | Patrick & Kathleen Roach | Sports Radio KJR

Donors

“I Am, I Can, I Do”

Andrea — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 21:06:25 +0000

The above PSA is part of the national public education campaign created
by the United States Business Leadership Network (USBLN).
To find out more, please visit the USBLN website.

Winter 2011 Newsletter

Andrea — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 18:33:53 +0000

Download the Winter 2011 Newsletter (PDF)