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

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Workforce Initiatives

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

Business Services

Strategies and solutions to assist employers with their workforce needs.

"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.

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Local Workforce Boards, State Agencies Offer Fourth Virtual Presentation

August 1, 2025| Uncategorized

The Aug. 5 event will help displaced state workers, contractors and others impacted by budget reductions to prepare for new... Read More → Local Workforce Boards, State Agencies Offer Fourth Virtual Presentation

Community Reinvestment Plan Quarterly Report 6.13.25

June 13, 2025| Uncategorized

Empowering Washingtonians: The Success of EcSA in Workforce Development

May 22, 2025| Uncategorized

The Washington Workforce Association (WWA) is proud to highlight the impactful strides made by the Economic Security for All (EcSA)... Read More → Empowering Washingtonians: The Success of EcSA in Workforce Development

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Washington Workforce Association Presents Gov. Jay Inslee with Inaugural Workforce Champion Award

Local workforce board leaders across Washington state honored the governor for his creation and commitment to the life-changing Economic Security for All poverty reduction program.

OLYMPIA, Wash., – The Washington Workforce Association (WWA), comprised of local workforce development boards and their partners across Washington state, presented Gov. Jay Inslee with their first-ever Workforce Champion Award on Nov. 21 in Olympia.