Publications Index
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Where Are You Going? 2010-2012
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Whether just starting a career or looking for your next one, the "Where Are You Going?" career guide provides information on more than 400 occupations in Washington state, and on educational programs, financial aid, and more.
We can provided printed copies of this guide for free. Call us at 360-753-5662 and let us know how many you need.
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Workforce Development Directory
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This directory identifies and describes workforce preparation programs and related services available to youth and adults in Washington state. |
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Career Bridge web site and information cards |
Career Bridge (www.CareerBridge.wa.gov) brings together valuable career planning information in a single web site. You can: view careers and employment demand by region, learn how much you’ll earn, and find education programs needed for a new career. It's also home to the state's Eligible Training Provider list. Get help navigating the site.
--Information card (In English)
--Information card (In Spanish)
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| Plans |
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High Skills, High Wages 2008-2018 |
High Skills, High Wages 2008-2018, Washington's Strategic Plan for Workforce Development guides the state's workforce development efforts. State law requires updates to be submitted to the Governor and Legislature every two years for adoption as the state's workforce development policy.
Progress Report 2011
Progress Report 2010
Progress Report 2009
Progress Report 2008
Learn more about the 2008 High Skills, High Wages plan.
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| Carl Perkins Career & Technical Education Plan |
Carl Perkins Career & Technical Education Plan is Washington's five-year plan for spending federal grants that come from Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act. Plan released in 2008
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Workforce Investment Act, Wagner-Peyser
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Washington's plan for Title I-B of the federal Workforce Investment Act and Wagner-Peyser (2007-2010)
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| Retooling Washington's Workforce Report |
Retooling Washington's Workforce--Addressing Today's Needs and Building a Stronger Economy (2011) |
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| Carl Perkins Career & Technical Education Annual Report |
The Workforce Board oversees funds
received through the federal Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education
Act--a multi-million dollar grant that helps educators better prepare students
for the workplace. Each year, the Workforce Board compiles an annual report with the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction and State Board for Community and Technical Colleges. |
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Young Adults
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2008 Report - Reconnecting Young Adults, 18 - 24 - 1st Workforce Board legislative report on young unemployment and programs around the country that have had success in addressing the "10-year drift"
2010 Report - Wanted: Work Experience for Young Adults - 2nd Workforce Board legislative report focuses on the the role and need for more work opportunities for young adults, 18 through 24. |
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Washington Employers' Workforce Training Needs and Practices
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Every two years, the Workforce Board surveys employers on range of topics including hiring challenges, employee skill gaps and productivity pressures.
2010
Previous Surveys
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| Skill Gap Reports |
The Workforce Board regularly compares the production of middle-level skill workers to future demand to determine where our high-demand fields
A Skilled and Educated Workforce - A 2012 joint report from the Higher Education Coordinating Board, the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges and the Workforce Board. Includes assessment of high employer demand programs of study. |
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| H-1B Workers in Washington |
The Workforce Board delivered a report on the number of foreign workers Washington companies employ and how they help fill an IT skills gap. Published December 30, 2011 |
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Industry Cluster Strategy |
Coordinating Workforce and Economic Development around Strategic Industry Clusters -- A Progress Report, December 15, 2010
Skills for the Next Washington - A statewide strategy for coordinating economic and workforce development |
Industry Skill Panels |
Evaluating Industry Skill Panels: A Model Framework, 2008. Full report
Industry Skill Panels - 2005 reports on skill panels-who and what they are and in which industries they exist. Full report |
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| Health Care Personnel Task Force |
Created in 2002, this Task Force is addressing the shortage of skilled health care workers.
(See Archives for previous reports and plan)
2011 Annual Report |
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| Evergreen Jobs Initiative |
Washington's Evergreen Jobs Act (ESSHB 2227), enacted in 2009, established as a state goal that 15,000 new green economy jobs be created by 2020.
Evergreen Jobs Initiative Report 2011
Evergreen Jobs Initiative Report 2010
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| NAM-endorsed certification system |
The Workforce Board and partners delivered a report on the status of manufacturing skill certifications in Washington. Published December 30, 2011 |
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| WIA ANNUAL REPORT |
Washington's latest annual report on Workforce Investment Activities in the state, (year ending June 30, 2011). Read more in the WIA Annual Report. |
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| Washington's Workforce Compact |
September 2007 agreement of Workforce Board members delineating their roles and responsibilities in the workforce development system |
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Washington WORKS
January, 2007 |
Washington WORKS: Strengthening the Workforce for Washington's Future, A Report to Governor Christine Gregiore, January, 2007 -- Report to the Governor on the results of a review Washington's workforce development system and recommendations for improvements that will enable the system to better serve the employers and citizens of our state. Full Report (pdf) |
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Workplace-Based Learning Studies |
Workplace-Based Learning Initiative - has produced a couple of reports including a national survey. |
| Results |
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Workforce Training Results 2011
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Workforce Training Results 2011 provides results of the larger programs in workforce education.
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| Career & Technical Education Works |
CTE: Invest in Success (four-page brochure) -- Free copies available in large quantities.
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| For printed copies, please contact us at 360.753.5662 or workforce@wtb.wa.gov. Most files are in PDF format which require Adobe Acrobat Reader software to read and print. |
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