High Skills, High Wages 2008 - 2018

The Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board is charged with the responsibility of developing and updating a state comprehensive plan for workforce training and education (RCW 28C.18.070)

The latest plan High Skills, High Wages 2008-2018 is the roadmap for Washington's workforce development system, envisioning what needs to be in place by 2018 to ensure a vibrant economy fueled by a skilled workforce.

1. Introduction to High Skills, High Wages
2. Tomorrow’s Workforce
3. Tomorrow’s Economy
4. High Skills, High Wages: 2008-2018 Plan description
5. Youth Goal and Objectives
6. Adult Goal and Objectives
7. Industry Goal and Objectives
8. Senate Concurrent Resolution 8404
9. Performance Accountability

Full printed version of High Skills, High Wages 2008-2018

One-Page Summaries of:
--Youth Goals & Plan
--Adults Goals & Plan
--Industry Goals & Plan

Track Washington's Progress
--Latest Annual Report - 2009
--2008 Annual Progress Report
-- High Skills, High Wages Plan 2006

High Skills, High Wages Strategic Fund
New grant program to fund workforce/ economic development

Support Materials
High employer demand programs
PowerPoint for Public Forums
Tomorrow's Workforce (Draft Chapter)
Employer Survey (Fall 2007)
Skills for the Next Washington
State Core Measures
Local WDC strategic plans
Workforce Compact: Partnering for Performance

Workgroup and Public Process