Archived Publications

Some copies of the publications listed below may still be available in hard copy. Contact the Workforce Board, 128 - 10th Avenue SW, P.O. Box 43105, Olympia, WA 98504-3105. Phone: 360.753.5662. FAX: 360.586.5862, e-mail: wtecb@wtb.wa.gov

High Skills, High Wages Washington's Strategic Plan for Workforce Development	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. --The 2005 - 06 annual report --The 2004 full plan and an 2004 executive summary. --The 2004 annual report --The 2003 annual report --The 2002 full plan and an 2002 executive summary .

State Unified Plan for the Workforce Development System	State Unified Plan for the Workforce Development System -- State Strategic Plan -- 2000-05 Washington State WIA Title l-B and Wagner-Peyser Plan -- 2005-2007 Washington State WIA Title 1-B and Wagner-Peyser Plan -- State Literacy Plan

Workforce Training Results 2004: An Evaluation of Washington State'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. WTECB is required to conduct the evaluation every two years. The 2004 full report and a 2004 executive summary are available for downloading.

Secondary Career and Technical Education Works	July 2004. This policy brief addresses two questions. First: Is there a need for career and technical education? Second: Is secondary career and technical education a cost effective program? The full report is available for downloading.

Postsecondary Career and Technical Education Works	August 2004. Required every two years, the study examines the supply and demand for workforce training, and makes findings for addressing the gaps. The full report is available for downloading.

Survey of 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. 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

Health Care Personnel Task Force: Crisis or Opportunity	Taask Force on the shortage of skilled health care personnel in Washingon State. The initial report. The 2004 Progress report The 2005 Progress Report and Strategic Plan The 2006 Progress Report

Workforce Development Directory: Workforce Preparation Programs and Services in Washington State	Fifth Edition, April 2004. Identifies and describes workforce preparation programs and related services available to youth and adults in Washington State. The directory is available for downloading (size: 655K). I