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
Washington's Workforce Plan: WIOA Combined State Plan Leaders from business and labor guide the Workforce Board's strategic planning work.
The Workforce Board is... 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.
Staff Bios
Agency leadershipMadeleine “Maddy” Aroney Thompson
Acting Executive Director
Maddy Thomspon was appointed acting executive director of the Workforce Board in... Read more.
About the Board
About the Workforce Board
The Workforce Board consists of nine Governor-appointed voting members from business, labor, and government. Non-voting members also participate.... Read more.
Privacy
Privacy Statement & Public Records
This privacy notice addresses collection, use, security of and access to information that may be obtained through use of the... Read more.
Future of Work Meeting Archives
Future of Work Task Force Meetings
The Future of Work Task Force will use an open meeting process that allows for a wide range of interested stakeholders to participate... Read more.
Future of Work Task Force Meetings
Future of Work Task Force Meetings
The Future of Work Task Force used an open meeting process that allowed for a wide range of interested stakeholders to participate... Read more.
Future of Work Task Force
Future of Work: What Lies Ahead?
The Future of Work poses pressing questions for Washington's workforce, employers, and our state. As automation increases, will... Read more.
Legislative Tracker
Legislative information
The Workforce Board advises the Governor and Legislature on workforce development policy to shape strategies and create and sustain a high-skill,... Read more.