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WASHINGTON WORKFORCE ASSOCIATION

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Economic Security for All Expansion

Making an Impact: Economic Security for All (EcSA) Expansion

Like the rest of the nation, Washington state is experiencing a workforce gap - a gap that must be addressed with targeted funding to fill the workforce pipeline and support both workers and employers. 

Read up on the latest ACTION being taken in Washington in regards to the state's economic recovery in our new ACTION news category.

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Who We Are

Washington Workforce Association is a nonprofit non-partisan membership organization consisting of Washington State's Local Workforce Development Boards. 

We provide information, training, tools, and recommendations to policymakers, workforce development professionals, Local Workforce Development Board members, and the community at large to help make informed decisions about how to invest in workforce strategies.

We represent and align Local Workforce Development Boards and WorkSource systems across the state and partner with statewide, regional and national agencies and community based organizations (CBOs), advocating for a coordinated, funded system focused on the needs of job seekers and businesses in our local communities.

What Is A Workforce Development Board?

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who we serve

Local Workforce Development Boards serve designated geographical areas and communities in rural, metro, and suburban areas, with dual customers who are:

Job Seekers

  • Youth
  • Adults
  • Dislocated Workers
  • Vulnerable Populations
  • Under Employed
  • Those of Varying Skill Levels
  • Those with Barriers to Employment

industry sectors

  • Businesses and Employers
  • Training for Existing Workforce
  • In-Demand Occupations
  • Retention

News and Insights

Workforce Development, Business Leaders Take Their Voices to Olympia

Mar 1, 2023 | News
Workforce Development, Business Leaders Take Their Voices to Olympia On ...
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Building Pathways, Making an Impact

Jan 17, 2023 | ACTION
Building Pathways, Making an Impact The Washington Workforce Association (WWA), ...
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Washington Workforce Association Announces Departure of Executive Director Sandra Miller

Dec 12, 2022 | News
Washington Workforce Association Announces Departure of Executive Director Sandra Miller ...
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National, state leaders talk workforce solutions, infrastructure investment and inclusion at annual conference

Nov 18, 2022 | Accouncements,  News
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Nov. 16, 2022 Media Contact:                                                                                                                    ...
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Economic Security for All Expansion

Oct 19, 2022 | ACTION
Making an Impact: Economic Security for All (EcSA) Expansion Like ...
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2022 Powerful Advocate Award Presented to Marie Kurose

Feb 3, 2022 | News
Marie Kurose, Chief Executive Officer of the Workforce Development Council ...
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Opportunities Across the System

Sep 29, 2021 | News
The Washington Workforce Association brings together the leadership of Local ...
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WSW CEO Stepping Down to Support Family Move

May 20, 2021 | Accouncements
Kevin Perkey, Chief Executive Officer of Workforce Southwest Washington (WSW), ...
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Cheryl Fambles Honored with the 2020 Righteous Leader Award

Apr 12, 2021 | News
Cheryl Fambles, Chief Executive By Molly Gilmore Officer of the ...
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Joy Emory Honored with the 2021
Catalyst Award

Apr 12, 2021 | News
By Alec Clayton Joy Emory was recently honored with the ...
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