About
MakerSkill Spokane believes in transforming lives through skill training and creativity. Our organization empowers adult refugees and immigrants, including employment-authorized Pacific Islanders, such as Marshallese and Chuukese individuals, by providing hands-on training in in-demand technical and creative skills that prepare participants for real-world opportunities. By equipping participants with practical skills, we help individuals turn challenges into opportunities and goals into achievable futures. Through innovation, supportive instruction, and community partnership, we foster self-sufficiency, confidence, and economic mobility while creating pathways to a brighter future.
Refugees and immigrants bring resilience, creativity, and untapped potential—when given the right skills and opportunities, they don’t just rebuild their lives, they enrich communities and drive innovation.
Our Mission
Inspiring transformations through skill training and creativity, helping refugees and immigrants turn challenges into opportunities and dreams into reality.
Our Vision
Be the beacon of opportunity for refugees and immigrants.
Our Values
Self Reliance
Equipping refugees and immigrants with the tools, skills, and opportunities they need to build independent and sustainable lives.
Creativity
Promoting artistic expression and innovation by allowing participants to explore, refine, and showcase their talents.
Innovation
Encouraging the adoption of modern technologies and forward-thinking approaches to develop in-demand skills and foster entrepreneurial growth.
Collaboration
Partnering with local businesses, educational institutions, and community organizations to enhance program offerings and maximize impact.
Sustainability
Ensuring long-term impact by teaching skills that promote economic self-reliance and integrating practices that respect culture and the environment.