Learning Laboratory Partnerships

The Workforce Board received an $850,000 grant from the U.S.Department of Labor to support the development of workplace-based learning laboratories and expand the reach of online learning opportunities to low-wage adult workers.

The Workforce Board has developed three pilot Learning Laboratory Partnerships that will deliver, test and expand workplace-based education and training options. The goal is for 90 low-wage, lower skilled employees across the state to take a minimum of two credit-bearing distance-learning pathway course which will build toward an industry-recognized credential and/or degree.

Read news releases about the three new programs:

• Whatcom/Skagit- "Learning labs" help child care workers gain college credits.
• Statewide- Machinist apprentices gain faster path to an engineering career.
• Vancouver-Workplace learning: PeaceHealth workers gain college credits.

For more information, please contact Martin McCallum at mmccallum@wtb.wa.gov or 360.709.4613.

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• Request for Proposal - CLOSED

• FAQ for Applicants

• Local Area Demand/Decline Occupation List

• Local Area Labor Market Information

• Evaluation of Workplace-Based Digital

• Learning Programs

• Strategic Technology Plan for Community & Technical Colleges

• Latest Washington State Skills Gap Analysis

Eligible applicants are any public or private 2-year or 4-year postsecondary education institution who apply on behalf of a partnership consisting of the college or university, one or more employer-partners, the local Workforce Development Council and any applicable Union representation.