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Free copies of the publications listed below can be obtained by calling the Workforce Board at 360.753.5662 or e-mailing us at wtecb@wtb.wa.gov.
NOTE: Files in PDF format require Adobe Acrobat Reader software to read and print.

2005-2007 Washington State WIA and Wagner-Peyser Plan

2005-2007 Washington State WIA Title 1-B and Wagner-Peyser Plan. Full report (pdf)

Industry Skill Panels

Industry Skill Panels - 2005 reports on skill panels-who and what they are and in which industries they exist. Full report (pdf)

High Skills, High Wages 2006

Washington's Strategic Plan for Workforce Development is the state's strategic plan which guides its workforce development efforts. State law requires biennial updates to be submitted to the Governor and Legislature for adoption as the state's workforce development policy. Full Plan (pdf) and Executive Summary (pdf)


Measuring Our Progress Measuring Our Progress shows results of key indicators that measure how well the state's workforce development system as a whole is performing. Progress report (pdf)

Postsecondary Career and Technical Education Works 2006. This policy brief examines the supply, demand, and gap for postsecondary workforce training, and the cost effectiveness of the training. Policy Brief (pdf)

Progress 2006 2007. A Report of the Health Care Personnel Task Force reports on the progress made throughout the state in addressing the shortage of skilled health care workers. Full Report (pdf)

Report to the Legislature Report to the Legislature on Implementing "High Skills, High Wages" - 2004 describes agencies' progress in implementing the comprehensive plan during fiscal year 2005. Full report (pdf)

Secondary Career and Technical Education Works 2006. This policy brief addresses two questions. First: Is there a need for secondary career and technical education? Second: Is secondary career and technical education a cost effective program? Policy Brief (pdf)

Targeted Populations

Focuses on segments of our state's population, their growth in the labor force, what educational choices they are making, and their response to them. (all in pdf format)


Washington State Employers' Workforce Training Needs and Practices - 2006 Workforce Board's biennial survey of Washington State employers on their needs for a skilled workforce. This 2006 report is available by chapters: narrative (MSWord), survey instrument (pdf), chart by workforce development area (pdf), and chart by industry (pdf). A marketing piece (pdf)is also available.

Washington State's Annual Report on WIA Title 1-B Washington State's Annual Report on WIA Title 1-B summarizes the sixth year (July 1, 2006-June 30, 2007) local and state accomplishments , how WIA-Title 1-B in organized in Washington State, and concludes with performance results. Full report (pdf)

Washington WORKS: Strengthening the Workforce for Washington's Future, A Report to Governor Christine Gregiore, January, 2007 Report to the Governor on the results of a review Washington's workforce development system and recommendations for improvements that will enable the system to better serve the employers and citizens of our state. Full Report (pdf)

Where Are You Going? 2006-2008 Where Are You Going? provides information on more than 400 occupation in Washington State, and on various educational programs, financial aid, and related services. Previously known as Plan for Tomorrow Today. Full report (pdf) is available in pdf format, or to order hard copies online go to the Department of Printing.

Workforce Development Directory Workforce Development Directory 2006 identifies and describes workforce preparation programs and related services available to youth and adults in Washington State. Full directory (pdf)

Workforce Education Financial Aid and Student Access and Retention: A Report to the Washington State Legislature, November 2006 Report to the Legislature on: barriers to student access and completion of workforce education programs; the funding gap between available workforce education aid and the financial needs of students; and consolidating and simplifying the delivery of workforce education aid.Full Report (pdf)

Workforce Training Results 2006 Workforce Training Results 2006 provides results of the various programs in workforce education.Full Report (pdf)

 

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