Workforce Board @WorkforceWash
Washington’s Workforce Board brings together business, labor, & govt to hammer out workforce issues to make a difference for workers, businesses, & communities. wtb.wa.gov Olympia, Washington Joined September 2009-
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ICYMI: The Workforce Board seeks to hire a new manager to implement Talent and Prosperity for All, the state’s strategic workforce plan. This is a great opportunity to influence policy and make a difference. Leare more and apply today: wtb.wa.gov/about-us/emplo…
The Workforce Board seeks to hire a new manager to help implement Talent and Prosperity for All, the state’s strategic workforce plan. This is a great opportunity to influence policy and make a difference. Leare more and apply today: wtb.wa.gov/about-us/emplo…
A skilled workforce is critical to support new broadband projects throughout Washington. Learn more about the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment project at this webinar with the Workforce Board and partners. Watch live on TVW: tvw.org/watch/?clientI…
Caregivers discussed challenges at today’s summit. Low wages, lack of paid time off, burnout and lack of personal protective equipment are just a few of the challenges. “I have to work a minimum of 80 hours a week just to pay my bills,” one caregiver told policymakers. #waleg
Low wages for direct care workers are a major challenge for the long-term care industry. Home health aides made about $35,500 in 2022, the Workforce Board's Chris Dula explains. That’s less than half of Washington’s per capita earnings of $75,300 that same year. #waleg
Check out today’s @EverettHerald, which features WAVE scholarship winner Callum Russell of Stanwood. The Washington Award for Vocational Excellence pays up to $13,536 over two years to help students reach their education and career goals. Read more: heraldnet.com/news/state-fun… #waleg
Today’s @SpokesmanReview features WAVE scholarship winner Sherman Birdtail and other area students. The Washington Award for Vocational Excellence pays up to $13,536 over two years to help students reach their education and career goals. Read more: spokesman.com/stories/2024/j… #waleg
Clear for takeoff: Today’s @News_Reflector features a WAVE scholarship winner from the 18th Legislative District in SW Washington. Congratulations to Karolyn Marquez Garcia! Read more: bit.ly/3L5DDGt #waleg
President Joyce Loveday of @CloverParkTech welcomes the Workforce Board at today’s meeting in Lakewood. The college supports the Job Skills Program, which provides worker training to meet specific employer needs. Watch live on TVW: tvw.org/watch/?eventID…
Today’s @LynnwoodTimes highlights 16 WAVE scholarship awardees from Snohomish County. The WAVE scholarship pays up to $13,536 over two years to help students reach their education and career goals. Read more: lynnwoodtimes.com/2024/06/17/wav… #waleg
Congratulations to the 2024 WAVE scholarship winners! There are 121 high school seniors and community and technical college students who will receive up to $6,768 for up to two years. Read more: wtb.wa.gov/wave/
Join @WSACouncil for two statewide virtual events supporting #FAFSA & #WASFA applications for high school seniors and families: 5/23 & 5/29 Hosted on Zoom in English & Spanish. Register now: wsac.wa.gov/financial-aid-… #finaid #WAedu
Make a difference for WA students and volunteer to review WAVE scholarship applications. This commitment involves just a few hours of your time. Send us an email at [email protected] today. #wavescholarship
Several Workforce Board members attended the 2024 SkillsUSA state competition at Clover Park Technical College last Friday. The competitors were outstanding and highlighted the power of career and technical education. Check out the photos: wtb.wa.gov/skillsusa2024/ #CTE
The Workforce Board seeks volunteers to review this year’s WAVE scholarship applications. We’re looking for people from business, labor, education, community organizations and more. This commitment involves just a few hours of your time. Send us an email at [email protected] today.
Washington’s workforce plan, Talent and Prosperity for All, is on the agenda at today’s Workforce Board meeting. Business, labor and state agency leaders will discuss it before it’s sent to federal agencies for final approval. Watch live: tvw.org/watch/?clientI…... #waleg
New funding for the WAVE scholarship is among the Workforce Board’s success stories from the recent legislative session. Deputy Executive Director Nova Gattman shares details with the Workforce Board at today’s meeting. Watch live on TVW: tvw.org/watch/?clientI… #waleg
Public comment is now open for performance targets for workforce programs funded by the federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. The targets cover employment rates, earnings and more. Learn more: wtb.wa.gov/research-resou… The deadline to comment is April 10.
Deadline Tuesday: Apply for the 2024 WAVE Scholarship today. wtb.wa.gov/wave #wavescholarship

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