Governor's Best Practices Awards for Workforce and Economic Development

2011

1. Pre-Employment Partnership (Whatcom County)
2. Manufacturing Youth Internships (Seattle)
3. Work Skills Assessments (Spokane)
4. Commercial Drivers License I-BEST (Moses Lake)

2010

1. Award Winner: King County Jobs Initiative
2. Award Winner: Walla Walla Community College's Water and Environmental Center
3. Program to Watch: Seeking Opportunities Developing Occupations
4. Program to Watch: Highline Community College's StartZone

2009

1. Health Careers for Youth
2. Odessa Public Development Authority
3. Rural Outreach Nursing Education (RONE) project of Lower Columbia College
4. Spaulding Business Park Project
5. Workforce Development Partnership at General Plastics Manufacturing Company

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The award recognized only best practices in Workforce Development in these previous years:

2008
2007
2006: Institute of Enlogy & Viticulture and Food Stamp, Employment, and Training Program
2005
2004
2003
2002
2001