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About
Founded with a Simple Purpose
SkillReady by MakerSkill Spokane was founded with a simple purpose: to help adult refugees and immigrants build practical skills, confidence, and pathways toward opportunity.
Founded in Spokane, SkillReady grew from the belief that adult refugees and immigrants, including employment-authorized Pacific Islanders such as Marshallese and Chuukese community members, bring talent, creativity, resilience, and a strong desire to work. Yet many may not always have access to beginner-friendly training, language support, or community connections. Through hands-on learning and trusted partnerships, we help close the gap between talent and opportunity.
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 practical skills, confidence, and pathways toward economic opportunity through hands-on training, creativity, and community partnership.
Our Vision
Be the trusted pathway to opportunity, skill-building, and economic mobility for refugees and immigrants in Spokane.
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.