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The Role of Workforce Development Councils in Washington

The federal Workforce Investment Act requires that a local strategic plan be developed and maintained by every Workforce Development Council in the nation. Wasnington State Law requires that local plans be consistent with Washington's strategic plan for workforce development, High Skills, High Wages 2008-2018.

These plans:

  1. Define the workforce development services that are in place;
  2. Addresses identified skills gaps experienced by area employers;
  3. Tailors strategies to meet the needs of local economies; and
  4. Creates a meaningful vision for the entire workforce development system so that customers are served efficiently and with satisfactory results.

Youth Summer Employment Programs Contacts by Region

Washington by Workforce Development Area

Region 1: Olympic Workforce Development Council 2009-2011 Strategic Plan 2007-2009 Strategic Plan
Region 2: Pacific Mountain Workforce Development Council 2009-2011 Strategic Plan 2007- 2009 Strategic Plan
Region 3: Northwest Workforce Development Council 2009-2011 Strategic Plan 2007 -2009 Strategic Plan
Region 4: Workforce Development Council Snohomish County 2009-2011 Strategic Plan 2007- 2009 Strategic Plan and Brochure of Plan
Region 5: Workforce Development Council of Seattle-King County 2009-2011 Strategic Plan Draft 2007 - 2009 Strategic Plan
Region 6: Tacoma-Pierce County Workforce Development Council 2009-2011 Strategic Plan 2007-2009 Strategic Plan with Youth Strategies
Region 7: Southwest Washington Workforce Development Council 2009-2011 Strategic Plan Five Year Strategic Plan, 2008 - 2013
Region 8: North Central Washington Workforce Development Council 2009-2011 Strategic Plan 2007 - 2009 Strategic Plan
Region 9: South Central Workforce Development Council 2009-2011 Strategic Plan 2007 - 2009 Strategic Plan
Region 10 : Eastern Washington Partnership 2009-2011 Strategic Plan 2007 - 2009 Strategic Plan

Region 11: Benton-Franklin Workforce Development Council

2009-2011 Strategic Plan 2007 Strategic Plan and Operational Overview
Region 12: Spokane Area Workforce Development Council 2009-2011 Strategic Plan 2007 - 2009 Strategic Plan

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