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	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. Current Plan --The 2005 - 06 annual report --The 2004-2005 annual report -- The 2004 full plan and 2004 executive summary. --The 2004 annual report --The 2003 annual report --The 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 2008 Report The 2006 Report The 2004 report and a 2004 executive summary .

Secondary Career and Technical Education Works	July 2004 report addresses two questions. First: Is there a need for career and technical education? Second: Is secondary career and technical education a cost effective program?

Postsecondary Career and Technical Education Works	August 2004 report examines the supply and demand for workforce training..

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 2008 Reports- 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	Task 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 The 2007 Progress Report and Strategic Plan , 2007 Performance Measures and Errata Sheet The 2008 Progress Report (UPDATE) The 2009 Progress Report

Workforce Development Directory Workforce Preparation Programs and Services in Washington state	Current Directory 2006 Workforce Development Directory addendum April 2004 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, 2010 Report for year ending June 30, 3009 Report for year ending June 30, 2008 Report for year ending June 30, 2007

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

Net Benefit of Washington Workforce Programs 2006

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

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..