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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Legislation to Make the Successful Poverty Reduction Initiative Permanent Signed into Law

March 15, 2024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 15, 2024   Media Contact: Bobbi Cussins 360.280.1679 [email protected] Media Resources: Washington Workforce Association Photos Legislation to Make the Successful Poverty Reduction Initiative Permanent Signed into…

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Pierce County Workforce Development Leader Katie Condit Closes Out Successful Year as Washington Workforce Association Board Chair

January 9, 2024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   UPDATED: 01/09/2024 Media Contact:                                                                                                                    Media Resources: Bobbi Cussins                                                                                                                        Washington Workforce Association 360.280.1679 [email protected]   Pierce County Workforce Development Leader Katie…

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Washington Workforce Association’s Annual Fall Conference Put a Focus on Quality Jobs, Working Together to Strengthen Workforce Development Systems

November 22, 2023

                         Washington Workforce Association’s Annual Fall Conference Put a Focus on Quality Jobs, Working Together to Strengthen Workforce Development Systems Leaders from state and local agencies, statewide workforce development advocates…

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WWA Hires New Executive Director

October 2, 2023

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…

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WWA Seeks Next Executive Director

June 2, 2023

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…

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Workforce Development, Business Leaders Take Their Voices to Olympia

March 1, 2023

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…

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Washington Workforce Association Announces Departure of Executive Director Sandra Miller

December 12, 2022

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…

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National, state leaders talk workforce solutions, infrastructure investment and inclusion at annual conference

November 18, 2022

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…

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2022 Powerful Advocate Award Presented to Marie Kurose

February 3, 2022

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…

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Opportunities Across the System

September 29, 2021

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…

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