Washington Workforce Development Strategy for Industry

Washington's comprehensive strategy for workforce development (High Skills, High Wages 2008 -2018) outlines a plan to meet the workforce needs of industry by preparing students, current workers, and dislocated workers with the skills employers need.

• Industry Strategy Chapter from High Skills, High Wages 2008-2018
• One Sheet Summary of Washington's Workforce Development Strategy for Industry
• Washington's Policy for Workforce Investment in Strategic Industry Clusters
• Industry Skill Panels
• Workplace-Based Learning Initiative
• Lifelong Learning Account Program
• Employer Survey
• Health Care Personnel Task Force
• High Employer Demand Programs of Study

Resources

• Workforce Development System
• NAM-Endorsed Certification System
• Washington's 12 Workforce Development Councils
• Workforce College- Employer website
• Washington State Department of Commerce
• Local Economic Development Councils

Washington Workforce Development News

Other Strategic Areas:

Youth
Adult