Northwest Aerospace News — Issue 53 October | November 2026 | Page 60

For Jenna, workforce development isn ' t simply about filling vacancies. It ' s about helping people build lives. She gets excited when someone earns a certification that qualifies them for a new position. She celebrates when a student discovers a career they didn ' t know existed. And she especially loves hearing that a credential helped someone earn a promotion, negotiate a raise, or take the next step in their career.
That is the common thread running through her career, from manufacturing apprenticeships to healthcare education. She doesn ' t just ask,“ How do we get someone a job?” She asks,“ How do we help someone build a career?” In Eastern Washington, Idaho, and the rural communities she serves, that distinction can make all the difference. For Jenna McDonald, workforce development is personal. It is about creating opportunities, opening doors, and giving people the skills and confidence to walk through them.
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