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August News
TOP NEWS
Federal updates, state workforce plan on agenda for Wednesday Workforce Board meeting
The Workforce Board's Wednesday meeting features a progress report on Talent and Prosperity for All, Washington's strategic workforce plan. Other agenda highlights include federal policy updates from the Office of Gov. Bob Ferguson and budget and policy updates from partner agencies. Learn more or watch on TVW.
Workforce Board long-term care team selected for national best practices group
The Workforce Board's Long-Term Care Workforce Initiative team has been selected to share best practices and learn from other state and national policy experts by the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services. Washington’s work with the Direct Care Worker Strategy Center will focus on meeting the growing demand for a stable direct care workforce. Workforce Board staff will receive technical assistance from national experts and share best practices with other states over the next year. This collaboration aims to create a broader strategy among states to grow a strong workforce. Washington's long-term care workforce is in high demand as employers struggle to fill openings and families face rising costs. Learn more.
Washington among six states tapped for youth apprenticeship work
Washington is among six states selected by the National Governors Association to participate in a yearlong program to advance youth apprenticeship opportunities. Workforce Board staff are supporting the Washington Student Achievement Council in this effort. The NGA's Policy Academy to Advance Youth Apprenticeship will help states create policies to improve and expand high-quality youth apprenticeship programs.
OTHER NEWS
Rural workforce development focus of next Health Workforce Council meeting
Oral health for rural communities is on the agenda for the Aug. 28 Health Workforce Council meeting. Council members will explore how rural residents can access education - and good jobs - while staying in their community. This in-person meeting is located at the Capitol Campus in Olympia. Register here and learn more about the council, which is staffed and supported by the Workforce Board.
EVENTS AND RESOURCES
PNAA launches Aerospace Career Hub
A new job board for workers and employers has been launched by the Pacific Northwest Aerospace Alliance. The new online career hub is intended to offer job seekers a centralized location to search for aerospace jobs. Current openings include manufacturing, leadership, engineering roles and more. Learn more.
Student loan webinar Sept. 17
Register today for this webinar focused on the latest updates to federal student loans. This webinar, hosted by the Washington Student Achievement Council, will cover changes from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, the status of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, and more. Learn more.
Medicaid, food assistance work requirements featured by Women's Commission
New work requirements for Medicaid and food assistance programs were recently highlighted in this summary by the Washington State Women's Commission. New federal rules will likely mean major changes to these programs, which many rely on. Read more.
August is awesome in Washington, from beach sunsets to berry picking and more. We hope you can get outside and enjoy it. Stay in touch.
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