Washington Workforce Development News
Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board
October 9, 2019
STATE TASK FORCE EXPLORES “FUTURE OF WORK” IN SEATAC TOMORROW
A state task force focused on “future proofing” Washington’s workforce and businesses will meet from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Thursday, October 10 in SeaTac. The Future of Work project, launched last year by the state Legislature and staffed by the Workforce Board, looks at how technological advances can help both Washington’s workforce and employers prosper together. The 16-member task force, made up of legislators, business, and labor leaders, will discuss policy recommendations, legislative outreach, and final report drafting. Meetings are open to the public. https://bit.ly/2RfbIGf
WASHINGTON STATE REHABILITATION COUNCIL RECRUITS BUSINESS AND LABOR REPRESENTATIVES
The Washington State Rehabilitation Council is currently recruiting members to contribute diverse perspectives on opportunities and barriers experienced by people with disabilities in employment. If you’re interested in serving as a labor or business representative, contact Shelby Satko, Executive Director at 360-764-0728 or shelby.satko@dshs.wa.gov. To apply, complete an application on the Governor’s Boards & Commissions website. https://bit.ly/2q05yBm
WORKFORCE BOARD EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SPEAKS TO POWER OF CREDENTIALS ON NATIONAL PLATFORM
An online higher education newspaper, Evolllution, recently featured a question-and-answer session with the Workforce Board’s Executive Director Eleni Papadakis, who discussed how skill-based, shorter-term training is increasing as technology accelerates. Eleni, along with Communications Director Marina Parr (hey, that’s me!), talked about the shift toward shorter-term credentials, including certificates and badges, and how they’re helping fill skill gaps as occupations change more quickly. The Workforce Board has embarked on a project to better translate these skills, competencies, and experiences by linking the agency’s CareerBridge.wa.gov site with Credential Engine, a national registry of credentials. A first step of this project is publishing thousands of Career Bridge’s education programs (credentials) to this national platform. Read the full interview: https://bit.ly/2nTup91
AJAC HOSTS NATIONAL APPRENTICESHIP CELEBRATION NEXT MONTH
The Aerospace Joint Apprenticeship Committee (AJAC) will host a national apprenticeship celebration from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., Thursday, November 7 at Sno-Isle TECH Skills Center in Everett. This free event features a six-person apprenticeship panel that includes apprentices from a wide range of industries, hands-on activities, and networking opportunities with 28 apprenticeship organizations. Register at: https://www.ajactraining.org/national-apprenticeship-celebration/
10 WORDS OR LESS SCHOLARSHIP
Do you have what it takes to write tight and bright? This college scholarship asks why you deserve the money…in 10 words or less. It could be worth $500. https://bit.ly/2Vtj0Jz. Or maybe you’re in the hunt for a bigger financial boost. Check out the $5,000 Education Matters scholarship. In 250 words or less, explain to naysayers why education matters and college isn’t a waste of time and money. https://bit.ly/1NI8ohO. Want other tips on how to pay for school? Head to the Pay for School section on Career Bridge!
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