Open a Private Career School
Steps to Become a Licensed School
If you are planning to open a business that offers a training program that prepares an individual to enter a licensed occupation... Read more.
School Complaints
School Complaints
Please review the instructions below carefully before starting to file a complaint through the online student complaint portal. They are designed... Read more.
Student Resources
Resources for Students
We license and regulate more than 300 private career schools in Washington, focusing on programs that lead to certificates and diplomas. We... Read more.
Student Data Reporting
Report your Student Data
All private vocational schools and schools with programs on the state's Eligible Training Provider (ETP) list must submit student data.... Read more.
School Administrators
Resources for School Administrators
The Workforce Board staffs a unit that works with schools to ensure compliance with licensing requirements.
Workforce Board Launches... Read more.
Opportunity Partnership Program
Opportunity Partnership Program
The Opportunity Partnership Program provides industry mentors that offer relevant job experience to students participating in the... Read more.
Regional Workforce Plans
Regional Workforce Plans
There are 12 regional workforce areas in Washington overseen by Workforce Development Boards (see list below). Each must create a four-year... Read more.
Upskill-Backfill
Upskill-Backfill Initiative
Washington businesses face a growing labor shortage, as the economy booms and unemployment rates dip to their lowest levels in 40 years.... Read more.
State Workforce Plan
Talent and Prosperity for All (TAP)
Washington's Workforce Plan Carolyn Busch, Workforce Innovation Director at the Washington Department of Commerce, engages other... Read more.
Carl Perkins & CTE
Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act
The Workforce Board is designated by the Governor and Legislature to oversee funds received through the federal... Read more.