What's New
11.29.11 - Updated Strategic Industry Cluster for South Central Region
The South Central Workforce Development Council is appending its Strategic Plan to include a new Industry cluster list for the south central area. This ranking of industry clusters for the region will serve as a basis for informing policy and investment decisions for workforce development.
Further information on statewide industry clusters can be found at:
http://www.wtb.wa.gov/ClusterRankingsAllRegions.asp
03.02.11 - Article Highlights States Leadership in Monitoring Training Results
Washington state already monitors training programs in a manner recommended by a recent GAO report, says Eleni Papadakis, Workforce Board executive director, in a Crosscut article published this week:
http://crosscut.com/2011/02/22/econ-finance/20650/Washington-leads-nation-in-measuring-workforce-training-results/
01.26.11 - New Report Calls for More Work Opportunities for Young Adults
Washington young adults, 18 through 24, chronically suffer from unemployment at rates double that experienced by other workers. But in a down economy, an unemployment rate of 22 percent is frightening, and is heading Washington and the nation towards an unanticipated crisis. View the Workforce Board's legislative report, Wanted: Work Experience for Young Adults.
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01.20.11 - YVCC Recognized For Improving Retention
Yakima Valley Community College has been recognized by Achieving the Dream, a national nonprofit organization, for its success in improving student retention rates. The college increased the percentage of students who stay in school from fall to winter to 81 percent from 75 percent.
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10.07.10 - Operations Plan Review - Community Forums
Kittitas: October 14th, 2:00-4:00 - Hope Source Office - 700 E Mountain View, Ste 5, Ellensburg.
Skamania: October 19th, 1:00-4:00 - Pioneer Community Ctr., 501 NE Washington, White Salmon.
Yakima: October 28th, 1:00-3:00 - WorkSource Rm#1, 306 Division, Yakima.
09.15.10 - Free Microsoft E-Learning Available at WorkSource Centers
Starting this week, Microsoft's complete e-learning library is offered at area WorkSource career centers. The goal is to help job seekers build their computer skills and become more competitive in the job market. The e-learning courses will first be available at WorkSource offices in Everett, Redmond, Spokane, Thurston County, Vancouver and Walla Walla. It will be expanded to job seekers statewide on Oct. 1.
09.15.10 - New Commissioner Named at Employment Security Department
Paul Trause has been named the new commissioner of the state's Employment Security Department. He was the agency's deputy commissioner under Karen Lee, who held the post for five years. He also served as deputy commissioner at Employment Security under two previous commissioners.
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08.05.10 - Study Shows Sector Initiatives Increase Earnings
A six-year study claims there is compelling evidence that industry-specific training programs can increase the earnings of a range of disadvantaged populations. Public/Private Ventures, a national policy and research organization, has released "Tuning In to Local Labor Markets".
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08.02.10 - Karen Lee announces resignation
Employment Security Commissioner Karen Lee announced today that she will leave her post at the end of September to take a new job. Lee, who has been with Gov. Chris Gregoire’s administration since March 2005, has accepted a position as the CEO of Pioneer Human Services in Seattle.
Read her email to staff and partners.
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06.10.10 - Workforce Board to Learn About Rural Workforce Development
The Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board will meet in Colville, June 24. The Workforce Board will hear a report on rural workforce development and a number of other business matters. Agenda and memos will be available on our website by June 17.
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