Local Workforce Development Boards
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Washington's Local Workforce Development Boards
Local Workforce Development Boards (LWDBs) are the cornerstone of Washington’s public workforce system. Authorized under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, they bring together business, labor, education, community organizations, and government to guide regional workforce priorities and oversee investments in talent development. Washington has 12 LWDBs, each responsible for a defined geographic area across the state.
Helping to lead dynamic regional workfoce development in Grays Harbor, Lewis, Mason, Pacific, and Thurston Counties.
Investing in employment and training programs that change lives and grow our local economy. Serving Clark, Cowlitz and Wahkiakum counties.
The Future Workforce Alliance envisions Snohomish County as a globally recognized hub for talent that supports our regional economy.
The BFWDC is responsible for funding, coordinating, and overseeing the activities and programs of the local One-Stop Center, WorkSource Columbia Basin.
WDC collaborates with a diverse set of partners to elevate job quality, economic growth, and prosperity for adults and youth throughout the Seattle-King County region.
WorkForce Central are the stewards of the Pierce County workforce development system. They are working to bridge the gap between job seekers, employers, and community organizations.
South Central Workforce plays a pivotal role in the economic vitality of Kittitas, Klickitat, Skamania, and Yakima counties.
The Eastern Washington Partnership WDC meets the needs of employers, workers, job seekers, and youth in the Counties of Asotin, Columbia, Ferry, Garfield, Lincoln, Pend Oreille, Stevens, Walla Walla, and Whitman.
The Northwest Workforce Council is bringing together job seekers and businesses in Whatcom, Skagit, Island and San Juan Counties.
The SWC brings together community leadership to create a coordinated strategy and make investments to ensure a skilled local workforce that meets the needs of employers and creates a vibrant regional economy.
Olympic WDC is dedicated to the development of an innovative workforce system supporting a strong economy and community within Clallam, Jefferson and Kitsap Counties.
The SkillSource Regional Workforce Board, serving the North Central region, is a council of local leaders with expertise in business, labor, education, workforce development and public services.
