Washington Workforce Association

The Washington Workforce Association (WWA) is a nonprofit non-partisan membership organization of the twelve Workforce Development Councils (WDC) of Washington.

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Northwest Workforce Council helped Mike Carlson Enterprises access Incumbent Worker Training so two employees could complete CDL training off-island, strengthening the company’s island-based workforce.

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Across the South Sound, PacMtn’s new partnership with the South Sound Building & Construction Trades Council will expand access to registered apprenticeships, helping more job seekers connect to paid training and long-term careers in the building trades.
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WWA is launching the new Skill-Up Platform w/ live virtual training for workforce professionals across Washington. First up: Guest Service Gold Customer Service Training, May 28 & June 4, 10 AM–12 PM PT.
Free to attend. Register by May 26: https://t.co/x7EDJE8vV1

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Local businesses help communities grow.

Through the Richland Funding Forward Grant, Benton-Franklin WDC and the City of Richland are helping small businesses build capacity, reach more customers, and strengthen the regional economy.

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Registration is open for the 2026 WWA Workforce Summit, in Spokane for the first time Nov. 3–5 at the Davenport Grand Hotel. Join workforce leaders from across WA for conversations focused on collaboration, innovation, & workforce solutions.

More Info: https://t.co/S5VO8HrjKM

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The Workforce Development Council of Seattle-King County shows how Rapid Response services and WorkSource partnerships help job seekers navigate career changes, explore new paths, and connect with employment opportunities as the regional economy evolves.
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Hiring needs don’t always align with fully trained candidates. Through On-the-Job Training (OJT), Pacific Mountain Workforce helps employers bring on new talent, build skills & offset costs w/ partial wage reimbursement. Learn More:

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Access to recovery services is essential to a strong workforce. Thanks to Benton-Franklin Workforce Development Council and local partners, Benton & Franklin now have a local path to treatment, recovery, and employment.
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SkillSource shows how targeted funding, training, and local support drive real impact for small businesses—improving operations, building skills, and strengthening communities.
Full story: https://t.co/cpFD98troY

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Through the Northwest Workforce Council and WorkSource network, WIOA Dislocated Worker support helped one job seeker combine a job search with entrepreneurship training at Skagit Valley College—leading to a new role with Lindell Yachts.
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SkillSource shows how work-based training supports both businesses and rural communities. Through On-the-Job Training, Vito stepped into a health coach role at Anytime Fitness in Othello—meeting a local hiring need while building a career. Learn more: https://t.co/IuZz9s4N0e

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WWA celebrates passage of HB 2523, strengthening the Community Reinvestment Plan & expanding pathways to stable, family-sustaining careers. Thank you to Rep. Reeves, Gov. Ferguson, Sen. T’wina Nobles, Rep. Morgan, & Sen. Saldaña for advancing this investment in WA communities.

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South Central Workforce is expanding access through its Small Business Grant workshops.

Thanks to the Washington State Department of Commerce for supporting Community Reinvestment efforts.

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Northwest Workforce Council supports small businesses through its Business Accelerator Grant (CRP Program).

W/ this support, Price Cutter Cleaners upgraded equipment to improve efficiency and increase capacity—strengthening service & growth.

Learn more: https://t.co/IA1TQNOaHM

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Regional partnerships in action. The Sound Jobs Career Fair connected nearly 200 job seekers with hospitality employers, reducing barriers and accelerating hiring.

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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.

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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.
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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. https://t.co/9Zg7Gal9KG

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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.
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