Washington Workforce Association

Workforce Pell expands access to short-term, career-focused training—opening doors to in-demand jobs in healthcare, trades, IT, and more while strengthening the regional workforce. linkedin.com/posts/workforc…

Northwest Workforce Council partners with Habitat for Humanity Retail Stores to help young adults facing barriers gain hands-on work experience. Programs like this build workplace skills, confidence, and pathways to long-term employment. linkedin.com/pulse/partneri…

Workforce Development Council of Seattle–King County released its Feb 2026 Workforce Index. Unemployment sits at 4.9%, w/ 60,000+ job postings across 8,000+ employers. Median wage: $91.9K. Postings requiring AI skills are up 108% year over year. lnkd.in/gaYXwxRV

LWDBs across WA applaud lawmakers and partners for strong support of poverty-reduction programs like EcSA & the Community Reinvestment Program, helping more Washingtonians access training, support services, and pathways to family-wage careers. Read More: washingtonworkforce.org/local-workforc…

Workforce Snohomish has released a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the WorkSource One-Stop Operator, an important role in coordinating workforce services & strengthening partnerships across the region. Learn More: workforcesnohomish.org/wioarfprelease… #WorkforceDevelopment #WIOA #WorkSource

Spokane Workforce Council’s WIOA Youth Program helps young people move from career interest to training & employment. Participants like Alondra enrolled in Spokane CC’s Esthetician Program while gaining paid work experience and mentorship. linkedin.com/posts/spokane-…

Through Spokane Workforce Council’s WIOA Youth Program, Noah explored work experiences, pivoted with support, and found a path in tech—now enrolled in SCC’s Robotics & Mechatronics program. Read more: linkedin.com/posts/spokane-…

Workforce Development Council of Seattle–King County aligns workforce training w/ economic stability through EcSA funding. By integrating housing, income supports, and career navigation, partners like YWCA help improve completion and employment outcomes. lnkd.in/gSqmktn6

Northwest Workforce Council is tackling one of the biggest barriers to employment: reliable transportation. Through EcSA & MISA, participants gain mobility & expand job access. Practical solutions that make workforce participation possible. Learn more: linkedin.com/posts/northwes…

Northwest Workforce Council partnered with Andgar Mechanical on a 6-week, employer-driven training combining classroom, hands-on learning, and OJT. Trainees earned OSHA-10, NATE & NCCER credentials. Learn more: linkedin.com/posts/northwes…

Spokane Workforce Council’s Next Generation Zone is building pathways for young people to re-engage in education & training. Arianna completed healthcare training and is now working full-time at Sacred Heart Medical Center. Learn more: bit.ly/4rC10uh

Aligned workforce systems in action: SkillSource + WorkSource Central Basin connected employers & jobseekers in real time. linkedin.com/posts/skillsou…

Hands-on experience helps young people explore meaningful career pathways. Through Workforce Southwest Washington’s NEXT Success youth program, recent high school graduate Sofie Galvez completed a summer internship with the Recovery Cafe of Clark County. linkedin.com/posts/southwes…

Local leadership. Real results. WA’s Local Workforce Development Boards are turning Community Reinvestment Program funding into jobs, business growth & long-term economic stability across the state. Read more: washingtonworkforce.org/local-leadersh… #WorkforceDevelopment #CommunityReinvestment

Early exposure to career pathways helps students see what’s possible. Workforce Central toured the Maritime Skills Center with Palmer Pathways students—connecting classroom learning to real-world careers in the maritime industry. linkedin.com/posts/workforc…

Meeting the demand for qualified nurses takes aligned support. SkillSource & WA State Department of Commerce’s EcSA initiative, Victor completed nursing school and is now a Registered Nurse —strengthening healthcare across North Central Washington. linkedin.com/posts/skillsou…

With SkillSource support, Nathan earned his CDL and secured full-time work with Infrasource. Career pathways create stability. linkedin.com/posts/skillsou…

With help from the Workforce Development Council of Seattle–King County & partners, Jumpin Jambalaya & founder Youpa Valentine expanded their business and local hiring. WA Dept. of Commerce is making this impact tangible. Read more: nhwa.org/2025/09/30/jum…

Lonnie’s story shows what happens when training and support align—connecting him to skills, opportunity, and a sustainable career in Washington’s workforce. Link: linkedin.com/posts/skillsou…

NWC and Freedom Boat Club are creating hands-on training and job pathways that strengthen the local workforce. linkedin.com/posts/northwes…