Building Washington's
Workforce

WASHINGTON WORKFORCE ASSOCIATION

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ACTION

Washington State Economic Recovery

On September 7, 2021, nearly 100,000 Washingtonians lost some form of extended unemployment compensation, and thousands more remain sidelined by the pandemic.

Read up on the latest ACTION being taken in Washington in regards to the state's economic recovery in our new ACTION news category.

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Who We Are

Washington Workforce Association is a nonprofit non-partisan membership organization consisting of Washington State's Local Workforce Development Boards. 

We provide information, training, tools, and recommendations to policymakers, workforce development professionals, Local Workforce Development Board members, and the community at large to help make informed decisions about how to invest in workforce strategies.

We represent and align Local Workforce Development Boards and WorkSource systems across the state and partner with statewide, regional and national agencies and community based organizations (CBOs), advocating for a coordinated, funded system focused on the needs of job seekers and businesses in our local communities.

What Is A Workforce Development Board?

who we serve

Local Workforce Development Boards serve designated geographical areas and communities in rural, metro, and suburban areas, with dual customers who are:

Job Seekers

  • Youth
  • Adults
  • Dislocated Workers
  • Vulnerable Populations
  • Under Employed
  • Those of Varying Skill Levels
  • Those with Barriers to Employment

industry sectors

  • Businesses and Employers
  • Training for Existing Workforce
  • In-Demand Occupations
  • Retention

News and Insights

2022 Powerful Advocate Award Presented to Marie Kurose

Feb 3, 2022 | News
Marie Kurose, Chief Executive Officer of the Workforce Development Council ...
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Washington State Economic Recovery ACTION

Jan 14, 2022 | ACTION
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Opportunities Across the System

Sep 29, 2021 | News
The Washington Workforce Association brings together the leadership of Local ...
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WSW CEO Stepping Down to Support Family Move

May 20, 2021 | Accouncements
Kevin Perkey, Chief Executive Officer of Workforce Southwest Washington (WSW), ...
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Cheryl Fambles Honored with the 2020 Righteous Leader Award

Apr 12, 2021 | News
Cheryl Fambles, Chief Executive By Molly Gilmore Officer of the ...
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Joy Emory Honored with the 2021
Catalyst Award

Apr 12, 2021 | News
By Alec Clayton Joy Emory was recently honored with the ...
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Special Announcement

Mar 18, 2021 | Accouncements
The South Central Workforce Council (SCWDC) is pleased to announce ...
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Washington wins federal grant to support economic recovery from COVID-19

Jul 17, 2020 | News
OLYMPIA - Unemployed workers throughout Washington will get jobs to ...
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WorkSource Offices – Virtual Services

Jul 17, 2020 | Accouncements
WorkSource offices temporarily converting to all-virtual service to address the ...
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Washington WorkForce Association and WA State ESD announce a new partnership level agreement

Jul 17, 2020 | Accouncements
We are excited to share news of an agreement recently ...
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Request For Proposals and Information

INDUSTRY SKILLS COHORT TRAININGS - WORKFORCE CENTRAL

  • RFQQ Release: August 12, 2021
  • Due Date for Questions: September 27, 2021, 5:00 pm PDT
  • Proposal Package Due: September 29, 2021, 5:00 pm PDT
  • Notifications to Respondents: On or near November 8, 2021

WorkForce Central is seeking qualified organizations or entities to provide employer-driven, rapid reskill-upskill training delivered to cohorts of participants.  This training will prepare individuals to enter living-wage employment in the industry, occupation, and skill development pathways identified as local employer priorities in the RFQQ.

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