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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.

2024 TAP Plan

Washington’s workforce plan, Talent and Prosperity for All (TAP), is a four-year strategy for a strong and successful workforce development system. This strategy aims to help employers, workers and communities succeed.

 

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, the nine-member 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 at CareerBridge.

Find Education & 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).

WAVE Scholarship Details

Find out more about this scholarship opportunity for high school and college career and technical education students.

Upcoming Events


July 9, 2024
Long-Term Care Workforce Summit

Aug. 22, 2024
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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