Washington Workforce Development News
Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board
April 2, 2020
WORKFORCE BOARD TO DISCUSS SYSTEM RESPONSE TO COVID CRISIS
The Workforce Board will hear from partners at an April 15 meeting on how Washington's workforce system is responding to the COVID-19 public health crisis, which has shuttered businesses and caused an unparalleled surge in unemployment. The Board will also discuss policy ideas to address the crisis, and economic recovery from it. This will be a virtual-only meeting. More details coming soon.
SIGN UP FOR COVID ACTION ALERTS FROM EMPLOYMENT SECURITY DEPARTMENT
Sign up for action alerts from the state’s Employment Security Department to get answers to frequently asked questions from both workers and employers, learn more about the federal stimulus package CARES Act, and stay up to date with other COVID-related info at https://esd.wa.gov/newsroom/covid-19. ESD Commissioner Suzi LeVine also shares via video how the federal stimulus package applies to unemployed Washington residents at: https://tinyurl.com/uxs78lw
STATE LAUNCHES CORONAVIRUS WEB PORTAL
Help spread the word about the state’s new coronavirus web portal. The portal provides a wide range of information, resources, and guidance for both workers and employers. Check it out: https://coronavirus.wa.gov/
PUBLIC HEARING ON WASHINGTON COLLEGE GRANT INCLUDES APPRENTICESHIP
The 2019 Legislature expanded a long-standing college financial aid program—the Washington College Grant (formerly known as the State Need Grant). The grant is now able to support participants of registered apprenticeship programs. The Washington Student Achievement Council will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, April 7 at 2 p.m. to receive comments regarding this and other proposed rule changes governing the state financial aid program. Virtual meeting at: https://bit.ly/2yv7UfN. Written comments: wcgwac@wsac.wa.gov.
SCHOLARSHIP: WHAT’S SO SPECIAL ABOUT THE NUMBER FIVE?
One is the loneliest number. Three is a crowd. Then there is five. What's so special about five? Well, for starters, this lucky number could help you—or a student you know—win a $1,500 postsecondary scholarship. In 250 words or less submit a response to the question: "May is the fifth month of the year. Write a letter to the number five explaining why five is important. Be serious or be funny. Either way, here's a high five to you for being original." https://tinyurl.com/onekub7
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