John Lands First Job at Walgreens in Burlington We are thrilled to report that John has just begun his first job, after looking for work for five years. John recently started working at Walgreens in Burlington after several weeks spent practicing the skills and tasks associated with retail environments. Burlington Walgreens has been a long-time...Read More

Aerospace Mechanical Assembly Technician Want a career that makes a difference in your community? Chinook Enterprises is taking applications for a Full-Time Aerospace Mechanical Assembly Technician (Production Mechanic – I) to join our Production & Manufacturing Division. OUR ORGANIZATION Chinook Enterprises was founded in 1980. We are a non-profit designed to operate as a business, but...Read More

Employment Success Spotlight – Cabinet Company Custodian Adapts Successfully to Change Nicholas Ring has been employed at Wood House Custom Cabinets in Anacortes for nearly seven years. Nick is a hard worker and enjoys coming to work every single shift ready to fulfill his duties as janitor. He is also very athletic and active in...Read More

Chinook Accepted to REDF 2023 Accelerator Program Last year when Chinook’s Business Development Officer Séan Dwyer started at Chinook Enterprises, we were introduced to the REDF (Roberts Enterprise Development Fund) and how they invest in employment social enterprises (ESEs) like Chinook. Within months we completed the requirements to join the long list of agencies supported...Read More

Chinook and Trillium Present at World Supported Employment Conference We had a blast presenting alongside our sister agency to the south, Trillium Employment Services, on June 7th at the second World Supported Employment Conference. The event was sponsored by the Canadian Association for Supported Employment, Inclusion BC, British Columbia Employment Network & the World Association for...Read More

Have a Part-Time Employment Opportunity in Custodial or Food Services? Alex is looking for fulfilling part-time employment as he begins his journey in adulthood. He is an incredibly kind, detail-oriented, and hard-working person who is eager to use the skills he’s developed at his previous unpaid experiences to get his first hard-earned paycheck. Alex successfully...Read More

Thank you to TE Connectivity and Skagit Community Foundation Thank you to TE Connectivity for a $3000 grant given to Chinook that will help purchase new laptops for our Employment Specialists, as well as docking stations. Also, thank you to Skagit Community Foundation for a $5000 grant that will go to the same purpose. With...Read More

50’s Themed Open House Coming on July 27th Come see how Chinook operates behind the scenes, and enjoy BBQ sliders, potato salad, and soda while you’re here! On Thursday July 27th, at 3:30pm, we’ll be leading tours of Chinook Enterprises. You can see our production facilities and how we assemble & manufacture parts for aerospace...Read More

Party City Employee Lands Second Job at Papa Murphy’s in Burlington Michael has been employed as a stocker at Party City for seven years and had been looking for a second employment opportunity for a while. The great news is that he just landed a second job at Papa Murphy’s Pizza in Burlington, where he will be doing dough and prep work. Michael is a hard worker with great...Read More

Need to Hire for a Bakery or Retail Position? Travis is a La Conner local who endeavors to obtain an employment opportunity as a baker. His ambitions are rooted in following the similar footsteps of his grandfather. Travis has previous experience and knowledge with dishwashing, food prepping, and basic sanitation. He hopes to gain employment in a bakery, at a retail location, or any position that allows him to work socially among others. He is seeking a position where he can work four days a week: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday for 20 hours a week. If you are interested in interviewing Travis or learning more, please call Employment Specialist Kayla Cruz @ (360)941-2960.Read More