(360) 709-4600 workforce@wtb.wa.gov

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 workforce plan that offers a vision for their local workforce development system.

Current plans were created in the spring of 2020. The plans are intended to boost the skill levels of the local workforce, increase employment and earnings, raise customer satisfaction for both jobseekers and businesses that rely on a skilled workforce, and offer a good return on investment for both taxpayers and workforce program participants.

LOCAL PLAN UPDATE 2024:
PLAN GUIDANCE NOW AVAILABLE

Local plan guidance and timelines for submission may be downloaded here

                                                                        Questions? Please contact Drew Cassidy at drew.cassidy@wtb.wa.gov.   

State and federal plans are part of the process

In addition to local considerations, each plan aligns with the state’s recently adopted strategic plan for workforce development, Talent and Prosperity for All and reflect the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).

 

Graphic - State of Washington by Region and County

Contact Your Regional Workforce Development Council

Olympic Consortium Workforce Development Council

Counties: Clallam, Jefferson, and Kitsap

Website

Olympic Workforce Development Council Plan (PDF)

William Dowling, Executive Director

Pacific Mountain Workforce Development Council

Counties: Grays Harbor, Lewis, Mason, Pacific, and Thurston

Website

Pacific Mountain Workforce Development Council Plan (PDF)

William Westmoreland, CEO

Northwest Workforce Council

Counties: Island, San Juan, Skagit, and Whatcom

Website

Northwest Workforce Council Plan (PDF)

Marissa Cahill, Interim Executive Director/CEO, (360) 676-3209 

Workforce Snohomish

Counties: Snohomish

Website

Workforce Snohomish Plan (PDF)

Kathleen Bougazzoul, Interim CEO, (425) 921-3423

WorkForce Central

Counties: Pierce

Website

WorkForce Central Plan (PDF)

Katie Condit, CEO, (253) 208-0869

Workforce Development Council of Seattle-King County
North Central Workforce Development Council

Counties: Adams, Chelan, Douglas, Grant, and Okanogan

Website

North Central Workforce Development Council Plan (PDF)

Lisa Romine, CEO

South Central Workforce

Counties: Kittitas, Klickitat, Skamania, and Yakima

Website

South Central Workforce Plan (PDF)

Amy Martinez, Executive Director/CEO, (509) 574-1950

Workforce Southwest Washington

Counties: Clark, Cowlitz, and Wahkiakum

Website

Southwest Washington Workforce Plan (PDF)

Miriam Halliday, CEO, (360) 567-3183

Eastern Washington Partnership

Counties: Ferry, Pend Oreille, Garfield, Stevens, Columbia, Lincoln, Whitman, Asotin, and Walla Walla

Eastern Washington Partnership Plan (PDF)

Rod Van Alyne, Director, (509) 685-6127

Benton-Franklin Workforce Development Council

Counties: Benton and Franklin

Website

Benton-Franklin Workforce Development Council Plan (PDF)

Cynthia Garcia, Interim Executive Director, (509) 734-5980

Spokane Workforce Council

Counties: Spokane

Website

Spokane Workforce Council Plan (PDF)

Mark Mattke, CEO, (509) 960-6263