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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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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's workforce plan

Talent and Prosperity for All (TAP) is Washington’s strategic workforce plan. The plan supports employer needs for skilled workers and living wage jobs in all communities. The Workforce Board develops and oversees the implementation of the state’s strategic workforce plan.

 

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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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What we do

The Workforce Board provides evaluation, accountability and strategic direction to help keep Washington’s workforce system on a high impact, continuous improvement path. The Board advocates for employers who depend on skilled workers and workers who need access to living wage jobs.

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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!

Apply today for WAVE scholarship

Washington’s top career and technical education (CTE) students are encouraged to apply for the 2025 Washington Award for Vocational Excellence. This merit scholarship helps pay for college and training.

The application window is open until March 10, 2025. Learn more and apply here.

Workforce Board launches statewide Job Quality survey

The Workforce Board invites workers, employers and job seekers across the state to take the new Job Quality survey. The survey asks Washingtonians what matters most in their jobs, from pay and working conditions to schedules and job security. Employers are encouraged to share it with their workforce. Take the survey here. A Spanish language version is available here. 

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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.

2025 Workforce Development Poster

Check out the Matrix, our at-a-glance summary of Washington’s key workforce development programs.

Talent and Prosperity for All

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

Upcoming Events

March 20, 2025
Workforce Board meeting

                      

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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