
Workforce Board
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Washington’s Workforce Board brings together business, labor, & govt to hammer out workforce issues to make a difference for workers, businesses, & communities.
Olympia, Washington
Joined September 2009
Caregivers discussed challenges at today’s summit. Low wages, lack of paid time off, burnout and lack of personal protective equipment are just a few of the challenges. “I have to work a minimum of 80 hours a week just to pay my bills,” one caregiver told policymakers. #waleg
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Low wages for direct care workers are a major challenge for the long-term care industry. Home health aides made about $35,500 in 2022, the Workforce Board's Chris Dula explains. That’s less than half of Washington’s per capita earnings of $75,300 that same year. #waleg
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Check out today’s @EverettHerald, which features WAVE scholarship winner Callum Russell of Stanwood. The Washington Award for Vocational Excellence pays up to $13,536 over two years to help students reach their education and career goals. Read more:.#waleg.
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Today’s @SpokesmanReview features WAVE scholarship winner Sherman Birdtail and other area students. The Washington Award for Vocational Excellence pays up to $13,536 over two years to help students reach their education and career goals. Read more: #waleg.
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Clear for takeoff: Today’s @News_Reflector features a WAVE scholarship winner from the 18th Legislative District in SW Washington. Congratulations to Karolyn Marquez Garcia! Read more: #waleg
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President Joyce Loveday of @CloverParkTech welcomes the Workforce Board at today’s meeting in Lakewood. The college supports the Job Skills Program, which provides worker training to meet specific employer needs. Watch live on TVW:
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Today’s @lynnwoodtimes highlights 16 WAVE scholarship awardees from Snohomish County. The WAVE scholarship pays up to $13,536 over two years to help students reach their education and career goals. Read more: #waleg.
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RT @WSACouncil: Join @WSACouncil for two statewide virtual events supporting #FAFSA & #WASFA applications for high school seniors and famil….
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Make a difference for WA students and volunteer to review WAVE scholarship applications. This commitment involves just a few hours of your time. Send us an email at wave@wtb.wa.gov today. #wavescholarship
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Several Workforce Board members attended the 2024 SkillsUSA state competition at Clover Park Technical College last Friday. The competitors were outstanding and highlighted the power of career and technical education. Check out the photos: #CTE
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The Workforce Board seeks volunteers to review this year’s WAVE scholarship applications. We’re looking for people from business, labor, education, community organizations and more. This commitment involves just a few hours of your time. Send us an email at wave@wtb.wa.gov today.
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Washington’s workforce plan, Talent and Prosperity for All, is on the agenda at today’s Workforce Board meeting. Business, labor and state agency leaders will discuss it before it’s sent to federal agencies for final approval. Watch live: #waleg
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New funding for the WAVE scholarship is among the Workforce Board’s success stories from the recent legislative session. Deputy Executive Director Nova Gattman shares details with the Workforce Board at today’s meeting. Watch live on TVW: #waleg.
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