Announcing CCW 2025 – 2027 State Grant Awards

We are excited to announce the recipients Career Connect Washington (CCW) State Grants for the 2025 – 2027 Biennium. These awards reflect the incredible momentum across our state to expand career connected learning opportunities for students, employers, and communities. 

This biennium marks a strategic shift in how CCW State Grant funding is allocated. In alignment with updated guidance from the Governor’s Office and in response to an 80 percent reduction in state funds for CCW, we are focusing investments on industry-led initiatives that deliver clear outcomes and strong returns on investment for students and employers.  

With 18 applications across ten key industries and all regions of Washington, the response was both inspiring and highly competitive. We extend our sincere appreciation to every organization that submitted a proposal and contributed to this important process. 

Please join us in congratulating the following awardees: 

  • AGC Education Foundation
    • Construction CCL Accelerator
  • Center for Strengthening Teaching Profession  
    • Washington State Advancement of Regional Educator Pathways Project   
  • CleanTech Alliance  
    • STEM360  
  • Educational Service District 105  
    • ESD 105 Worksite Learning Coordination Hub  
  • Educational Service District 112  
    • Reframing High Tech Manufacturing in Southwest Washington  
  • Educational Service District 113  
    • Capital Apprenticeship in Meat Processing (CAMP)  
  • Greater Spokane Incorporated  
    • The Spokane Advanced Manufacturing Talent Pipeline Initiative  
  • Life Science Washington  
    • Washington Life Sciences Talent Pipeline: Scaling Proven Workforce Models  
  • North Central Educational Service District 171  
    • TechReady Bridge Program  
  • NW Center of Excellence for Marine Manufacturing & Technology, Skagit Valley College  
    • MAC Welding Project, Phase II  
  • Pacific Education Institute  
    • Scaling Career Pathways to Agriculture and Natural Resources (ANR)  
  • Washington Alliance for Better Schools  
    • Healthcare Pathways to Employment  
  • West Sound STEM Network  
    • AI as a Cross-Sector Emerging Industry

These projects represent our shared commitment to innovation, collaboration, and expanding career connected learning. We look forward to seeing the impact these initiatives will have over the next two years. 

Congratulations again to all awardees and thank you to everyone working to build a stronger, more connected future for Washington’s learners and workforce.