Spotlighting Skills inc
from Spotlight with Laura Dawn
For nearly sixty years, Skills Inc. has been a leading aerospace supplier with a mission to expand employment opportunities for people with disabilities. Originally located in the Seattle neighborhood of Ballard, they now operate out of three facilities in Auburn, WA. Every day, their 300-person team proves that “an inclusive workforce is a strong workforce” by producing quality components for commercial aviation, military, and space―with deep expertise in machining, sheet metal fabrication, assembly, titanium hot forming, chemical processing, paint application, shot peening, and non-destructive testing. Skills Inc. hires outstanding people who are valued for their abilities. The organization has a structured onboarding process to identify potential accommodations, fostering an environment where individuals with and without disabilities successfully work side by side across all departments. Setting employees up for success and making sure no one is left behind is just good business. In addition to being a highly respected aerospace supplier, they also provide vocational programs for adults and youth with disabilities. As they continue to inspire change and lead by example, Skills Inc. stands as a role model for a more inclusive and innovative future in the Pacific Northwest. • Trisha Bustos – Vocational Program Manager, 9 years at Skills Inc. • Shane Hassman - OPS and mentoring – X Years at Skills Inc. • Jae’Don Parnell -Employee – Finish Inspector, 8 months at Skills Inc. (student program graduate) Skills inc.
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