Washington's workforce system helps residents become employed, re-enter the workforce, or move ahead in their careers.The programs begin with high school and reach through apprenticeships, certificate programs and college, but stop short of a four-year degree.
At the state level, the Workforce Board coordinates 16 programs administered by seven agencies. Every four years, the Workforce Board develops a state strategic plan to address state needs. The Board reports to the Legislature every year on the progress of this plan. At the local level, Washington's 12 Workforce Development Councils direct WIA Title I-B activities, provide employer outreach, and oversee the state's WorkSource employment centers. Each council develops a regional strategic plan assessing local employment to coordinate workforce activities throughout the state.
Taken together, the state-defined workforce development system manages over $862 million a year in state and federal funding.
Workforce Development Directory
| Organization |
Program |
Funding |
State Board for Community and Technical Colleges |
Postsecondary Professional Technical Education
Adult Basic Education
Worker Retraining Program
Job Skills Program
Customized Training Program |
$
193,943,251
$
91,445,316
$39,759,100
$
2,275,000
$ 2,331,470 |
| |
Subtotal for State Board for Community and Technical Colleges |
$329,754,137 |
Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction |
Secondary Career and Technical Education
|
$393,898,001 |
Employment Security Department |
WIA, Title I-B Dislocated Worker Program
WIA, Title I-B Adult Training Programs
WIA, Title I-B Youth Activities Programs
Training Benefits Program
Wagner-Peyser |
$
22,715,887
$
15,738,264
$
16,959,549
Varies
$
14,676,520 |
| |
Subtotal for Employment Security Department |
$70,090,220 |
Department of Social and Health Services |
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation |
$ 55,000,000 |
Department of Services for the Blind |
Vocational Rehabilitation for the Blind |
$11,507,665 |
| |
Subtotal for DVR and DSB |
$66,507,665 |
Department of Labor and Industries |
Apprenticeship |
$ 1,558,832 |
Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board |
Carl D. Perkins Technical Education
Private Vocational Schools Act |
$ 631,885
$
269,421 |
| |
Subtotal for Workforce Board |
$901,306 |
Total Public Funds |
$862,710,161 |
|
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