Archived Publications

Some copies of the publications listed below may still be available in hard copy. Contact the Workforce Board, 360.753.5662, workforce@wtb.wa.gov

High Skills, High Wages Washington's Strategic Plan for Workforce Development See Current Plan Federal and state law and Governor Locke's Executive Order on Workforce Development calls for a strategic plan to guide the state's 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.	2008 Approved Plan -High Skills, High Wages 2008-2018 pdf and Plan website Progress Report 2012 (final update) Progress Report 2011 Progress Report 2010 Progress Report 2009 Progress Report 2008 2006 Approved Plan - 2006 full plan and 2006 executive summary 2005 - 06 annual report 2004-2005 annual report 2004 Approved Plan - 2004 full plan and 2004 executive summary. 2004 annual report 2003 annual report 2002 Approved Plan - 2002 full plan and 2002 executive summary .

Workforce Training Results An Evaluation of Washington's Workforce Training System	This study evaluates the outcomes of the state's largest workforce training programs and the ability of the programs to meet the needs of employers and potential program participants. The Workforce Board is required to conduct the evaluation every two years. Current Report The 2010 Report The 2008 Report The 2006 Report The 2004 report and a 2004 executive summary .

Carl Perkins Career & Technical Education Annual Report	The Workforce Board oversees funds received through the federal Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act--a multi-million dollar grant that helps educators better prepare students for the workplace. Each year, the Workforce Board compiles an annual report with the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction and State Board for Community and Technical Colleges. The 2011 Report

Workforce Investment Act	Washington's plan for Title I-B of the federal Workforce Investment Act and Wagner-Peyser (2007-2010)

Annual Skill Gap Analysis	Current Analysis 2012 Analysis

Employer Survey Washington State Employers' Workforce Training Needs and Practices	This report has highlights of the Workforce Board's biennial employer survey used to determine training and skill needs of employers and the capacity of the state's training programs to meet those needs. Current Report 2010 Survey Results: One-sheet Highlights Statewide Survey Results Results by Workforce Development AreaResults by Industry category Comparison to 2007 2008 Survey Results - One-sheet Highlights Statewide survey results Results by industry category Results by Workforce Development Areas The 2006 Report and survey instrument CHARTS:workforce development area, by industry The 2004 report and a chart book for Workforce Development Areas. The 2002 Report and chart book 2005 Brochure presenting major statewide measures in easy to read format A Skilled and Educated Workforce - A December 2005 joint report from the Higher Education Coordinating Board, the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges, and the Workforce Board. Need for Expanded Pathways for Technical Students , a joint report from the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges and the Workforce Board discusses the need for additional capacity for students with applied technical degrees at four-year institutions.

Health Care Personnel Task Force: Crisis or Opportunity Follow the Task Force's latest activities	Task Force on the shortage of skilled health care personnel in Washingon. The 2011 Progress Report ..............Presentation on 2011 Report The 2009 Progress Report The 2008 Progress Report (UPDATE) The 2007 Progress Report and Strategic Plan , Completion Report and Errata Sheet The 2006 Progress Report The 2005 Progress Report and Strategic Plan The 2004 Progress Report The initial report.

Workforce Development Directory Workforce Preparation Programs and Services in Washington state	2010 Workforce Development Directory (102-page, large printable file.) 2006 Workforce Development Directory addendum 2004 Workforce Development Directory .

Where are You Going? Career Guide Message redirecting to latest versions	2005 2006 2008 2010

Washington State's Title I-B and Wagner-Peyser Plan	-- 2000-2005 Washington State WIA Title I-B and Wagner-Peyser Plan -- 2005-2007 Washington State WIA Title I-B and Wagner-Peyser Plan --State Plan for Adult Basic Education (2005)

Washington State's Annual Report on WIA Title I-B	Washington state's Annual Report on WIA Title I-B summarizes the sixth year (July 1, 2006-June 30, 2007) local and state accomplishments , how WIA-Title I-B in organized in Washington state, and concludes with performance results. Report for year ending June 30, 2011 Report for year ending June 30, 2010 Report for year ending June 30, 2009 Report for year ending June 30, 2008 Report for year ending June 30, 2007

Workforce Board Operating Plans	2012-2013 Plan (Current) 2011-12 Plan 2010-11 Plan
Summer Youth Employment Program Report - ARRA funded

Net Benefit of Washington Workforce Programs 2006

Net Impact and Benefit-Cost Estimates of the Workforce Development System in Washington State

Youth Unemployment Reports

2008 Report - Reconnecting Young Adults, 18 - 24 - 1st Workforce Board legislative report on young unemployment and programs around the country that have had success in addressing the "10-year drift"

2010 Report - Wanted: Work Experience for Young Adults - 2nd Workforce Board legislative report focuses on the role and need for more work opportunities for young adults, 18 through 24.

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.
-- African Americans
-- Asians and Pacific Islanders
-- Hispanics
-- Native Americans
-- People with a Disability
-- Women

Workforce Education Financial Aid and Student Access and Retention, November 2006	A report to the Legislature on barriers to student access and completion of workforce education programs and the funding gap between available workforce education aid and the financial needs of students..
Industry Skill Panels	Evaluating Industry Skill Panels: A Model Framework, 2008. Full report Industry Skill Panels - 2005 reports on skill panels-who and what they are and in which industries they exist. Full report

Understanding Your Child

This series of two-page letters, contracted for by the Workforce Board and written by Dr. Susan Quattrociocchi, author of Living, Learning, & Earning in America, is intended to help parents better understand their child at a specific grade level.

3rdGrade
4thGrade
5thGrade
6thGrade - Part 1
6thGrade - Part 2
7thGrade - Part 1
7thGrade - Part 2
8thGrade - Part 1
8thGrade - Part 2
9thGrade
10thGrade
11th & 12thGrade