Driving Innovation in Washington’s Workforce System

The Washington Workforce Association (WWA) is a nonprofit nonpartisan organization made up of the Local Workforce Development Boards (LWDB) that supports efforts to advance the economic health of communities through a skilled and competitive workforce.

Advocacy & Policy

Transforming the workforce system to effectively support employers and job seekers.

Washington Workforce Association Events

Check out the WWA calendar and upcoming events.

Workforce Initiatives

Economic Security for All (EcSA) , Community Reinvestment Fund & WIOA.

Business Services

Flexible strategies designed to respond to layoffs and closures.

"EcSA allowed me to focus 100% on school without worrying about basic needs. With SkillSource's help, I graduated with honors and a 4.0 GPA."

– Domenico Tedeschi, Confluence Health

A vibrant city nestled against the San Bernardino Mountains.

LATEST NEWS

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Spokane Workforce Council is reducing inequities and driving economic growth

October 9, 2024| Uncategorized

Shout out to the Spokane Workforce Council for awarding $174,520 in grants to support Black, Tribal, and Latine small businesses in Spokane... Read More → Spokane Workforce Council is reducing inequities and driving economic growth

WWA Partners with Umpqua Bank to Launch Matched Savings Accounts for Economic Mobility

October 8, 2024| News

Matched Savings Accounts and our partnership with Umpqua Bank and local workforce boards aim to foster long-term financial independence and... Read More → WWA Partners with Umpqua Bank to Launch Matched Savings Accounts for Economic Mobility

Economic Security for All (EcSA) Final Evaluation Report – SPR 8.29.24

September 10, 2024| Announcements, News

Economic Security for All (EcSA) is a poverty reduction initiative of the Washington Employment Security Department (ESD) that supports the... Read More → Economic Security for All (EcSA) Final Evaluation Report – SPR 8.29.24

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A vibrant city nestled against the San Bernardino Mountains.

Our Future Workforce: Together We Thrive

Join us November 12-14, 2024, in Tacoma, WA.

Washington Workforce Association (WWA) is bringing together thought leaders from across the state to connect, share ideas, and celebrate the successes of our workforce system. Our Future Workforce: Together We Thrive will gather local area leaders, industry experts, economic development professionals, workforce professionals, and elected officials to provide solution-oriented workshops and dialogue that address the new and growing demands currently facing our workforce system.