Workforce System at a Glance
Our state’s workforce system helps Washington residents find jobs, re-enter the workforce, or move ahead in their careers. The system also helps Washington’s businesses get the skilled workforce they need to succeed.
2024 Workforce Development Poster
View our at-a-glance summary of Washington’s key workforce development programs.
Download the 2024 workforce matrix poster (PDF) or contact us to have a copy mailed to you at no charge.
At the State Level
We coordinate 16 programs administered by seven agencies. The Workforce Board also monitors and evaluates the state’s 12 largest workforce programs and publishes those results in an annual Workforce Training Results report. The report outlines how much workforce participants earn, their employment rate, and taxpayer return on investment, among other items.
At the Local Level
Washington’s 12 Workforce Development Councils direct federal activities centered on the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), connect with local employers, and oversee the state’s employment center system, WorkSource. Each council develops a local strategic plan centered on regional economic and workforce conditions, that aligns with goals outlined in Talent and Prosperity for All, the state’s strategic workforce plan.