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As independent evaluators of Washington’s workforce system, we have a dedicated research staff who collect and interpret data, and publish a variety of reports on workforce development issues. All reports are free to download.

Archived Ongoing Reports

Workforce Training Results

Workforce Training Results tracks the results and taxpayer return on investment for 12 of the state’s largest workforce programs.

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Carl Perkins CTE Reports

The Workforce Board oversees funds received through the federal Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act–a multi-million dollar grant that helps educators better prepare students for the workplace. The Workforce Board compiles an annual report with the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction and State Board for Community and Technical Colleges.

Perkins Consolidated Annual Reports

Workforce Investment Act (WIA) Title I-B Reports

The Workforce Investment Act (WIA) preceded the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act.

 WIA Annual Reports

Other WIA Reports

Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Title I-B Reports

The federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) provides two primary funding sources for employment and training. The Workforce Board, in conjunction with the state’s Employment Security Department and regional Workforce Development Councils, compiles an annual report on how those dollars are used to help Washington residents succeed in the labor market. 

 WIOA Annual Reports

 

    Opportunity Partnership Reports

    Opportunity Partnership Reports

    2022-23 report 

    2021-22 report

    2019-20 report

    2017-18 report

    2013-15 report

     

     

      Net Impact Study

      The Net Impact Study shows the impact workforce programs have on employment and earnings of workforce program participants when compared with a control group with similar characteristics. This detailed study is conducted every five years. Read the 2016 Net Impact Study.

      Young Adult Employment Report

      These reports explore employment among Washington’s young adults.

      Washington Employer Survey

      Every two years, the Workforce Board surveys employers on a range of topics including hiring challenges, employee skill gaps and productivity pressures. Learn more about the Employer Survey.

      Common Intake and Workforce Services Integration

      The Workforce Board contracted with Community Attributes, Inc. (CAI) to research data needed for better service integration across Washington’s broad workforce system. This report, published in 2018, identifies common data points and intake questions, overlapping eligiblility requirements that make it difficult to serve customers, and tools and resources that can help frontline staff streamline services and provide customers with a more complete menu of options.

      Major Occupational Group
      Mid-level education      		 Supply Ave. Annual Demand
      2016-2021      		 Projected Annual
      Under supply
      Installation, Maintenance & Repair 621 3,147 -2,526
      Manufacturing & Production 806 1,161 -355
      Health Care Occupations in Shortage* 511 983 -472
      Science Technology 24 271 -247

      *Includes only mid-level health occupations with projected shortages.

      Notes: Science and Technology demand may be partly met from baccalaureate programs, including both dropouts and degree holders.

      It is not currently possible to reliably project demand for the following occupational groups:
      -Construction- due to uncertainties about the overhang of construction workers unemployed during the recession.
      -Preschool workers – demand projections do not distinguish training levels below bachelor’s degree.

      Retail Industry Workforce Analysis

      Read the 2022 preliminary report. The final 2023 report is available here. 

      Health Workforce Council Reports

      The Health Workforce Council (HWC) is addressing the shortage of skilled health care workers.

      Annual Reports

        Long-Term Care Initiative Reports

        The Workforce Board’s Long-Term Care Initiative includes employers, healthcare providers and other experts focused on challenges and solutions in the long-term care industry.

        2024 report

        2023 report 

         

        Integrated Data Sharing

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        Workforce Board staff are working closely with workforce system partners to explore challenges and opportunities around data sharing and common intake systems.

        Annual Reports

          High Skills, High Wages (Workforce Plan until 2015)

          High Skills, High Wages was the previous state strategic plan for workforce development.

          Annual Progress Reports:

           

          Aerospace Training Report

          The Aerospace Training Report detailing the supply, demand, and outcomes for Washington’s aerospace training programs.

           

          Higher Education and Labor Market Report (Skilled and Educated Workforce)

          This is a joint report from the Washington Student Achievement Council, the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges and the Workforce Board. It includes assessment of high employer demand programs of study. The report name was updated to the Higher Education and Labor Market Report in 2023.

           

          Other Archived Reports

          Digital Resilience in the American Workforce

          The Digital Resilience in the American Workforce report highlights findings on adult digital literacy instruction.

          Outdoor Industry Jobs Report

          This report published in 2018 provides a ground level look at employment in the agriculture, natural resources, environment, and outdoor recreation sectors. The Workforce Board was tasked by the Legislature to conduct this comprehensive study. The report was authored by Workforce Board research staff along with staff from Washington State University’s Social and Economic Sciences Research Center.

          Workforce Economic Recovery Plan 2020

          Check out Washington’s 2020 Workforce Economic Recovery Plan to help the state’s economy recover from COVID-19.

          Outdoor Industry Jobs Report

          This report published in 2018 provides a ground level look at employment in the agriculture, natural resources, environment, and outdoor recreation sectors. The Workforce Board was tasked by the Legislature to conduct this comprehensive study. The report was authored by Workforce Board research staff along with staff from Washington State University’s Social and Economic Sciences Research Center.

          Industry Skill Panels

          Industry Skill Panels are public/private partnerships of business, labor and education working together to improve the skills of workers in industries vital to Washington’s economy. 

          Data Driven Insight: Evaluating the Dun and Bradstreet Toolkit

          Can business insight gleaned from detailed data make a difference in keeping businesses operating and thriving, even during an unprecedented pandemic? This interagency project tested whether third-party business analytics software would improve business engagement, along with performance outcomes, across Washington’s workforce development system. Read the 2021 report.

          Evergreen Jobs Initiative

          Washington’s Evergreen Jobs Act (ESSHB 2227), enacted in 2009, established as a state goal that 15,000 new green economy jobs be created by 2020.

          Behavioral Health Workforce Report

          The Behavioral Health Workforce Report addresses barriers to recruitment and retention of Washington’s health workforce.

          Linked-in-Learning Evaluation

          This evaluation of the Linked-in-Learning pilot program was completed in Spring 2023.

          Other Reports