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The Real McCoy Elijah McCoy
Born free in Colchester, Ontario, Canada, Elijah McCoy’s parents were fugitive slaves who escaped to Canada via the Underground Railroad. Records from the 1870 U.S. Census show the family of 13 moved to Michigan sometime in 1860. At age 15, McCoy was sent to Edinburgh, Scotland for an mechanical engineer apprenticeship. Upon returning to the U.S., he could only find work as a fireman and an oiler for the Michigan Central Railroad despite being a certified engineer. While working for the railroad, McCoy began to test various ideas for the automatic-lubricating of the axles and bearings for the trains. His first U.S. patent was granted in 1872 for the “lubricator cup” - a device that continuously and evenly distributed oil onto moving train parts. The improvement saved time and money as trains frequently had to stop every few miles and oiled manually. The Elijah McCoy Manufacturing Company opened in Detroit, Michigan in 1870. The invention, widely successful, prompted other inventors to reproduce the cup, however many companies only wanted the authentic version; thus the phrase ‘the Real McCoy’ is attributed. McCoy continued to refine and modify his invention receiving over 50 different patents including designs for the ironing board and lawn sprinkler. Sources: Biography.com; BlackInventor.org; Blackpast.org; Wikipedia.org
Listed here are a few of the newest employment announcements. A more comprehensive list of jobs is availa-ble on webpage—www.caa.wa.gov. Resources and job fair information for job seekers available at worksourcewa.com. Click on ‘career tools’ and ‘workshops and hiring events’ for timely, state-wide infor-mation.
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Director of Correctional Industries. Tumwater, WA. Closing 9/30/2018
WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL AND HEALTH SERVICES Explore your career options with DSHS! Many career types available.
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Risk Officer. Tumwater, WA. Closing 9/20/2018
WASHINGTON STATE MILITARY DEPARTMENT Cadre Team Member. Bremerton, WA. Closing 9/23/2018 WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Transportation Engineer 2 In-Training. Multiple locations. Closing 11/25/2018 IT Specialist 4 Point of Sales. Belltown, WA. Open until filled AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION OF WASHINGTON Legislative Director, Seattle, WA. Open until filled. CITY OF SEATTLE Sweetened Beverage Tax Fund Advisor. Seattle, WA. Closing 9/25/2018 PAVE (Partnerships for Action Voices for Empowerment)
Pierce County Family Support Specialist - We want YOU to join our tight-knit team if you have knowledge,
skills, and talents in providing emotional and informational support to families of children who have disa-
bilities and special healthcare needs and our volunteers. Part-time. Closing 9/13/2018
Spanish Speaking Outreach Specialist - Calling Spanish Speaking Pierce County parents of loved ones with
special needs, we need you! If you have knowledge, skills, and talents in providing emotional and informa-
tional support to families of children who have disabilities and special healthcare needs and our volun-
teers, you would be perfect for our team! Part-time. Closing 9/13/2018
Leadership Development & Training Coordinator - This position will encourage and partner with individu-
als with developmental disabilities and their families from isolated communities and diverse ethnic back-
grounds across Pierce County for policy change by amplifying their voice. Part-time. Closing 9/13/2018
Lifespan Respite Program Assistant - Join the Lifespan Respite team at PAVE to strengthen and expand a sustainable statewide respite care system that is recognized by caregivers, policy makers, and the general public. Part-time. Closing 9/13/2018
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2018 Washington Small Business Fair Saturday, September 29, 2018
Renton Technical College 3000 NE 4th St.
Renton, WA 98056
Download workshop schedule at www.bizfair.org
Meeting Announcement On Tuesday, September 18, 2018 the
Educational Opportunity Gap Oversight and Accountability Committee (EOGOAC) will be
meeting at the Renton Technical College Annex from 9 AM – 4 PM.
Light refreshments and lunch will be available
for committee members only.
Meeting Location: Renton Technical College Annex, Rm. 125
3407 NE 2nd St Renton, WA 98056
Parking is available and free For more information about the EOGOAC,
please visit our website.
Contact Staff Maddie Elsen - Data and Research Analyst, Title II,
Part A & Special Programs P: (360) 725-6504 | E: [email protected] Heather Rees - Administrative Assistant, Title II,
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Educational Opportunity Gap Oversight and
Accountability Committee was created during the 2009 legislature to continue to address the
achievement gap in Washington state. The committee is charged by RCW 28A.300.136 to
synthesize the findings and recommendations from the five 2008 Achievement Gap Studies into an im-
plementation plan and recommend policies and strategies to the Superintendent of Public Instruc-
tion, the Professional Educator Standards Board and the State Board of Education.
The Griot Party is the focus of people who have roots in the Central District. This experience is intended to create a safe place so people can share their dreams for how water, art and stories can deepen their relationship to the CD and serve the neighborhood.
Sunday, September 23, 2018 2 PM—5 PM
Langston Hughes Performing Arts Institute 104 17th Ave S.
Seattle, WA 98144 Free admission
This summit will include dynamic interactive workshops focused on creative expression, organizing, dance, healthy relationships, navigating criminal justice systems, self-care/love and more. The day will feature performances by local artists and talent show, lunch, refreshments, swag and educational materials. Register here
Saturday, September 29, 2018 11 AM—3 PM Centro Latino
1208 S. 10th St. Tacoma, WA 98405
