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Leadership

Eleni Papadakis has served as the Executive Director of the Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board, more commonly known as the Workforce Board, since 2007. Business, labor and government stakeholders are equally represented on this tri-partite board, which oversees 16 different state and federal funding streams in the state’s comprehensive workforce development system.

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Washington Workforce Watch

Access to good behavioral healthcare depends in part on enough workers to provide services. But Washington continues to face major shortages in a variety of professions to support those services, the Workforce Board’s Renee Fullerton told lawmakers Monday. 

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2025 Legislative Session

The Workforce Board advises the Governor and Legislature on workforce development policy to shape strategies and create and sustain a high-skill, high-wage economy.  Our budget requests showcase some of the agency’s top priorities, from Career Bridge Modernization to WAVE funding.

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Washington Workforce Board

The Workforce Board is a partnership of business, labor and government dedicated to helping residents succeed in family-wage jobs, while meeting employer needs for skilled workers. Our vision is that every Washington community is thriving, inclusive and economically resilient.
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Workforce Board awards $1.6 million in scholarships

Some 121 high school seniors and community and technical college students have been awarded the 2024 Washington Award for Vocational Excellence (WAVE). This scholarship honors Washington’s top career and technical education students. This year’s award pays up to $6,768 per year, for up to two years. 

A list of this year’s winners is located here.

Washington Workforce Development News

Sign up today for Washington’s workforce newsletter, which includes the latest updates on career and technical education, the state strategic workforce plan, Workforce Board and more.

The newsletter also includes information on conferences, special events and updates from a variety of workforce system partners.

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Career Bridge

CareerBridge.wa.gov is an award-winning website created and managed by the Workforce Board, featuring more than 6,500 Washington education programs all in one place. CareerBridge includes detailed program costs and schedules, what graduates earn, how to pay for school and which fields are expanding in the coming years. Learn more!

Find Education and Careers

Explore careers, compare WA higher education program outcomes, more!

Order the Career Guide Today

Our Where Are You Going? career guides are free and ship anywhere in the state. Order yours today!

Contact Us

Our office is operating in a hybrid model. To request records, schedule a meeting or for more information, please contact our staff.

Talent and Prosperity for All

Learn about outreach and updates to Washington’s workforce development plan, Talent and Prosperity for All (TAP).

2025 Legislative Session

The Workforce Board supports legislation that helps employers connect with skilled workers, and families find high-wage jobs. Learn more.

Upcoming Events

Feb. 18, 2025
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Resources

Board Meetings & Materials

Learn more about the Workforce Board’s work and get meeting dates and materials.

Career Bridge

Career Bridge is Washington’s one-stop source for career and education planning.

Closed School Transcripts

The Workforce Board holds transcripts from many of Washington’s closed private career schools. Former students may request copies free of charge.

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