WWA Hires New Executive Director
John Traugott Chosen as Executive Director of the Washington Workforce Association With more than 10 years of experience in Washington’s workforce development system, Traugott brings his expertise to the dynamic…
Read MoreWWA Seeks Next Executive Director
We’re Hiring! The Washington Workforce Association is seeking applications for our next Executive Director. This is a dynamic, full-time position working directly with the Board of Directors to guide the…
Read MoreWorkforce Development, Business Leaders Take Their Voices to Olympia
Workforce Development, Business Leaders Take Their Voices to Olympia On Jan. 25, Local Workforce Development Board CEOs along with business leaders met with dozens of state legislators from both parties…
Read MoreWashington Workforce Association Announces Departure of Executive Director Sandra Miller
Washington Workforce Association Announces Departure of Executive Director Sandra Miller Washington Workforce Association Olympia, WA (December 12, 2022). The Washington Workforce Association (WWA) announced today that Executive Director Sandra…
Read MoreNational, state leaders talk workforce solutions, infrastructure investment and inclusion at annual conference
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Nov. 16, 2022 Media Contact: Media Resources: Bobbi Cussins WWA Fall Conference 360.280.1679 [email protected] National, state leaders talk workforce solutions, infrastructure investment…
Read More2022 Powerful Advocate Award Presented to Marie Kurose
Marie Kurose, Chief Executive Officer of the Workforce Development Council of Seattle-King County, has won the Washington Workforce Association’s Powerful Advocate Award, the association’s 2022 chair recognition award. “Since Marie…
Read MoreOpportunities Across the System
The Washington Workforce Association brings together the leadership of Local Workforce Development Boards to craft policy, create solutions, and advocate to ensure that the workforce system is positioned to address…
Read MoreCheryl Fambles Honored with the 2020 Righteous Leader Award
By Molly Gilmore Officer of the Pacific Mountain Workforce Development Council, has won the Washington Workforce Association’s 2020 Righteous Leader Award, the first of the association’s chair recognition awards. “Cheryl…
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Joy Emory Honored with the 2021
Catalyst Award
By Alec Clayton Joy Emory was recently honored with the 2021 Catalyst Award, given by Washington Workforce Association Chair Kevin Perkey. “In a very short time, Joy has established herself…
Read MoreWashington wins federal grant to support economic recovery from COVID-19
OLYMPIA – Unemployed workers throughout Washington will get jobs to help the state address and recover from the COVID-19 disaster, receive training for in-demand careers and get targeted help with…
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