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Newsjd-giftnails2025-03-31T12:18:17-07:00
Molly Michal2025-05-01T11:00:44-07:00

Building Clean Energy Careers: The JumpStart Program

Molly Michal2025-05-01T11:00:44-07:00April 30th, 2025|

Building Clean Energy Careers: The JumpStart Program For young adults ages 18 to 24 in [...]

Molly Michal2025-05-15T11:45:13-07:00

Announcing CCW Sector Leader 2025 RFP Apparent Successful Bidders

Molly Michal2025-05-15T11:45:13-07:00April 30th, 2025|

Announcing CCW Sector Leader 2025 RFP Apparent Successful Bidders We’re pleased to announce the newest Career Connect Washington Sector Leader [...]

Molly Michal2025-03-03T10:40:37-08:00

Career Connect Washington Recognized as National Leader in New Bellwether Report

Molly Michal2025-03-03T10:40:37-08:00March 3rd, 2025|

Career Connect Washington Recognized as National Leader in New Bellwether Report Bellwether and American Student Assistance released a national report [...]

Molly Michal2025-02-25T09:14:14-08:00

How CCW is supporting career connected learning in 2025 and beyond

Molly Michal2025-02-25T09:14:14-08:00February 11th, 2025|

How CCW is supporting career connected learning in 2025 and beyond As we begin 2025, Career Connect Washington [...]

Molly Michal2025-01-23T15:59:20-08:00

Request for Proposal Open: CCW Sector Leaders

Molly Michal2025-01-23T15:59:20-08:00January 17th, 2025|

Request for Proposal Open: CCW Sector Leaders The Career Connect Washington Sector Leaders RFP is now open. The Employment Security [...]

Molly Michal2025-01-13T11:54:29-08:00

Introducing the Veterinary Technician Registered Apprenticeship Program

Molly Michal2025-01-13T11:54:29-08:00January 8th, 2025|

Introducing the Veterinary Technician Registered Apprenticeship Program Cascade Veterinary Clinics (CVC) is addressing critical workforce shortages [...]

Molly Michal2025-01-03T14:57:07-08:00

Governor Inslee Celebrates Five Years of CCW

Molly Michal2025-01-03T14:57:07-08:00December 20th, 2024|

Governor Inslee Celebrates Five Years of CCW CCW celebrated [...]

Molly Michal2024-11-21T15:30:06-08:00

Aligning efforts to expand equitable career connected learning opportunities

Molly Michal2024-11-21T15:30:06-08:00November 21st, 2024|

Aligning efforts to expand equitable career connected learning opportunities Career Connect Washington (CCW) has been hard at work [...]

Molly Michal2024-11-21T14:52:08-08:00

CCW Industry Association Webinar Nov 2024

Molly Michal2024-11-21T14:52:08-08:00November 21st, 2024|

CCW Industry Association Webinar Nov 2024 Industry associations and organizations are well positioned to provide their employer [...]

Molly Michal2024-11-15T15:26:57-08:00

Round 13 of CCW Program Builders Selected

Molly Michal2024-11-15T15:26:57-08:00November 15th, 2024|

Round 13 of CCW Program Builders Selected We’re excited to announce the results from our thirteenth round of [...]

Molly Michal2024-11-21T13:08:39-08:00

Breaking Barriers: How the Washington Job Initiative is Expanding Access to Trades

Molly Michal2024-11-21T13:08:39-08:00October 10th, 2024|

Breaking Barriers: How the Washington Job Initiative is Expanding Access to Trades [...]

Molly Michal2024-09-04T15:59:42-07:00

Possibilities to Progress: How CCW is Advancing Career Opportunities for All

Molly Michal2024-09-04T15:59:42-07:00September 4th, 2024|

Possibilities to progress: How CCW is advancing career opportunities for all At CCW, our mission is to ensure [...]

Molly Michal2024-09-10T11:22:25-07:00

Fred Hutch LabLaunch Program Creates Win-Win for Students and Employers

Molly Michal2024-09-10T11:22:25-07:00September 4th, 2024|

Fred Hutch LabLaunch Program Creates Win-Win for Students and Employers The Fred Hutch LabLaunch program exemplifies how education-employer partnerships [...]

Molly Michal2024-08-22T09:56:49-07:00

Apprenticeship Building America (ABA) Round 3 Grantees Selected

Molly Michal2024-08-22T09:56:49-07:00August 22nd, 2024|

Apprenticeship Building America (ABA) Round 3 Grantees Selected We would like to extend our congratulations to the CCW Apprenticeship Building [...]

Molly Michal2024-09-27T14:34:24-07:00

Round 13 of CCW Program Builder Funding: Now Open

Molly Michal2024-09-27T14:34:24-07:00August 16th, 2024|

Round 13 of CCW Program Builder Funding: Now Open On behalf of Career Connect Washington (CCW), the Washington State [...]

Molly Michal2024-06-27T14:50:37-07:00

Career Connect Washington at Five Years Old

Molly Michal2024-06-27T14:50:37-07:00June 27th, 2024|

Maud Daudon speaking at the launch of the CCW strategy in 2018 at Kaiser Permanente. Dear friends, [...]

Molly Michal2024-06-13T14:55:30-07:00

Unlocking Opportunities for a Diverse and Inclusive Workforce

Molly Michal2024-06-13T14:55:30-07:00June 10th, 2024|

Unlocking Opportunities for a Diverse and Inclusive Workforce Career Connect Washington (CCW) is dedicated to creating a comprehensive [...]

jd-giftnails2024-04-15T09:31:44-07:00

Round 3: CCW Apprenticeship Building America Funding: Open 4/1/24

jd-giftnails2024-04-15T09:31:44-07:00March 12th, 2024|

Round 3 of CCW Apprenticeship Building America Funding*: Opening April 1, 2024 The Washington State Employment Security Department (ESD), [...]

Molly Michal2024-03-11T08:17:57-07:00

Unlocking the Future: Career Connected Learning in Action

Molly Michal2024-03-11T08:17:57-07:00March 11th, 2024|

Photo credit: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Washington. Unlocking the Future: Career Connected Learning in Action [...]

Molly Michal2024-03-28T14:45:59-07:00

Launching the Washington Jobs Initiative

Molly Michal2024-03-28T14:45:59-07:00March 4th, 2024|

For young Washingtonians, finding a sustainable career can be challenging without a postsecondary credential. On the flip side, [...]

jd-giftnails2024-01-23T14:16:15-08:00

Round 12 of CCW Program Builders Selected

jd-giftnails2024-01-23T14:16:15-08:00January 23rd, 2024|

Round 12 of CCW Program Builders Selected We’re excited to announce the twelfth round of Career Connect Washington Program Builders, [...]

jd-giftnails2024-01-23T14:17:05-08:00

Apprenticeship Building America (ABA) Round 2 Grantees Selected

jd-giftnails2024-01-23T14:17:05-08:00January 23rd, 2024|

Apprenticeship Building America (ABA) Round 2 Grantees Selected We would like to extend our congratulations to the applicants who were [...]

jd-giftnails2023-12-14T20:02:46-08:00

Eight Industry Sector Partnerships Receive Nearly $17 million

jd-giftnails2023-12-14T20:02:46-08:00December 14th, 2023|

Eight industry sector partnerships receive nearly $17 million to help WA residents secure good jobs. Olympia, WA—The Washington Student Achievement [...]

Molly Michal2023-12-18T10:30:27-08:00

Breaking Barriers, Building Pathways

Molly Michal2023-12-18T10:30:27-08:00December 1st, 2023|

Breaking Barriers, Building Pathways: The Impact of Career Connect Washington   At Career Connect Washington (CCW), we work to ensure [...]

jd-giftnails2023-10-31T09:26:48-07:00

Round 2 of CCW Apprenticeship Building America Funding: Now Open

jd-giftnails2023-10-31T09:26:48-07:00October 17th, 2023|

The Washington State Employment Security Department (ESD), on behalf of Career Connect Washington (CCW), is conducting a Request for Proposals (RFP) for [...]

jd-giftnails2023-10-24T11:17:28-07:00

Round 12 of CCW Program Builder Funding: Now Open

jd-giftnails2023-10-24T11:17:28-07:00October 17th, 2023|

On behalf of Career Connect Washington (CCW), the Washington State Employment Security Department (ESD) is conducting a Round 12 [...]

jd-giftnails2023-09-26T12:52:01-07:00

Announcing CCW Education Sector Intermediary RFP Grantee

jd-giftnails2023-09-26T12:52:01-07:00September 26th, 2023|

Announcing CCW Education Sector Intermediary RFP Grantee We’re pleased to announce the newest Career Connect Washington Sector Leader grantee. [...]

jd-giftnails2023-09-18T12:00:25-07:00

CCW Program Builder Funding Update – Round 12 and ABA Round 2 RFPs

jd-giftnails2023-09-18T12:00:25-07:00September 18th, 2023|

Career Connect Washington programs are in high demand in every region in Washington and in every sector of our [...]

jd-giftnails2023-08-11T14:11:12-07:00

Eleventh Round of CCW Program Builders Selected

jd-giftnails2023-08-11T14:11:12-07:00August 11th, 2023|

We’re excited to announce the eleventh round of Career Connect Washington Program Builders, who bridge the connection between industry [...]

jd-giftnails2023-08-11T10:44:09-07:00

Request for Proposal Open: CCW Education Sector Intermediary

jd-giftnails2023-08-11T10:44:09-07:00August 2nd, 2023|

In response to the interest from our industry and regional partners, the Washington State Employment Security Department (ESD), on [...]

jd-giftnails2023-07-26T09:11:15-07:00

Apprenticeship Building America (ABA) Grantees Selected

jd-giftnails2023-07-26T09:11:15-07:00July 25th, 2023|

We’re excited to announce the results of the Apprenticeship Building America (ABA) RFP. The ABA grant program aims to expand [...]

jd-giftnails2023-07-12T18:24:49-07:00

Call for Nominations to Serve on the Advisory Committee on Apprenticeship

jd-giftnails2023-07-12T18:24:49-07:00July 12th, 2023|

Call for Nominations to Serve on the Advisory Committee on Apprenticeship Announcement The U.S. Department of Labor announced that it is seeking [...]

jd-giftnails2023-06-30T13:29:31-07:00

CCW Regional Network Grantees Selected

jd-giftnails2023-06-30T13:29:31-07:00June 30th, 2023|

We’re excited to announce the results of the Career Connect Washington Regional Network RFP. Regional Networks align system actors [...]

Lindsay Berg2023-07-21T15:04:59-07:00

Announcing CCW Washington Jobs Initiative Good Jobs Challenge Grant Solicitation

Lindsay Berg2023-07-21T15:04:59-07:00June 2nd, 2023|

The Employment Security Department (ESD), on behalf of Career Connect Washington (CCW) and in partnership with the Washington Student [...]

Lindsay Berg2023-05-18T08:57:22-07:00

Announcing Apprenticeship Building America Program Builder Grants

Lindsay Berg2023-05-18T08:57:22-07:00April 17th, 2023|

The Washington State Employment Security Department (ESD), on behalf of Career Connect Washington (CCW), is conducting a Request for [...]

Lindsay Berg2023-07-25T12:59:59-07:00

Announcing Round 11 of CCW Program Builder Grants

Lindsay Berg2023-07-25T12:59:59-07:00April 17th, 2023|

On behalf of Career Connect Washington (CCW), the Washington State Employment Security Department (ESD) is conducting a Round 11 [...]

Lindsay Berg2023-04-24T15:55:12-07:00

Announcing CCW Regional Network RFP

Lindsay Berg2023-04-24T15:55:12-07:00April 7th, 2023|

On behalf of Career Connect Washington (CCW), the Washington State Employment Security Department (ESD) is conducting a Request for [...]

Lindsay Berg2023-03-03T16:06:54-08:00

Tenth Round of CCW Program Builder Grantees Selected

Lindsay Berg2023-03-03T16:06:54-08:00February 14th, 2023|

We’re excited to announce the tenth round of Career Connect Washington Program Builders, who bridge the connection between industry and [...]

Lindsay Berg2022-12-07T17:11:10-08:00

Announcing Round Ten of CCW Program Builder Grants

Lindsay Berg2022-12-07T17:11:10-08:00November 1st, 2022|

On behalf of Career Connect Washington (CCW), the Washington State Employment Security Department (ESD) is conducting a Round 10 [...]

Lindsay Berg2022-10-06T16:33:55-07:00

Ninth Round of CCW Intermediary Grantees Selected

Lindsay Berg2022-10-06T16:33:55-07:00October 6th, 2022|

We’re excited to announce the ninth round of Career Connect Washington Program Builder grantees, which bridge the connection between [...]

Lindsay Berg2022-09-30T13:28:47-07:00

2022 Career Connect Washington Progress Report

Lindsay Berg2022-09-30T13:28:47-07:00September 30th, 2022|

Thank you for your continued support of Career Connect Washington. We are pleased to provide our progress report for the last three [...]

Lindsay Berg2022-09-09T15:27:30-07:00

Announcing CCW Sector Intermediary August RFP Grantees

Lindsay Berg2022-09-09T15:27:30-07:00September 9th, 2022|

We’re pleased to announce the newest Career Connect Washington Sector Intermediary grantees. These Sector Intermediaries will develop and implement [...]

Lindsay Berg2024-06-17T07:56:26-07:00

Request for Proposal Available: CCW Sector Intermediaries

Lindsay Berg2024-06-17T07:56:26-07:00July 14th, 2022|

In response to the interest from our industry and regional partners, the Washington State Employment Security Department (ESD), on [...]

Lindsay Berg2022-08-11T16:42:58-07:00

Announcing Round Nine of CCW Program Builder Grants

Lindsay Berg2022-08-11T16:42:58-07:00July 7th, 2022|

On behalf of Career Connect Washington (CCW), the Washington State Employment Security Department (ESD) is conducting a Round 9 [...]

Lindsay Berg2022-07-08T18:19:44-07:00

Topic of Interest Form Round 9: CCW Program Builder Funding

Lindsay Berg2022-07-08T18:19:44-07:00June 22nd, 2022|

Round 9 of CCW Program Building funding is now open, so the Topic of Interest (TOI) Form is closed. [...]

Lindsay Berg2022-06-09T18:07:10-07:00

Now Open: Outreach & Communications RFP

Lindsay Berg2022-06-09T18:07:10-07:00June 9th, 2022|

On behalf of Career Connect Washington (CCW), the Washington Student Achievement Council (WSAC) is conducting a request for proposals to [...]

Lindsay Berg2022-05-02T13:00:45-07:00

Eighth Round of CCW Intermediary Grantees Selected

Lindsay Berg2022-05-02T13:00:45-07:00May 2nd, 2022|

We're excited to announce the eighth round of Career Connect Washington program builder (intermediary) grantees, which bridge the connection [...]

Lindsay Berg2024-06-17T09:24:51-07:00

Career Launch Online Application Now Available

Lindsay Berg2024-06-17T09:24:51-07:00February 11th, 2022|

We are pleased to announce the availability of the online application for Career Launch endorsement. The Career Launch Endorsement [...]

Lindsay Berg2022-02-24T17:46:51-08:00

Announcing CCW Sector Intermediary January RFP Grantees

Lindsay Berg2022-02-24T17:46:51-08:00February 8th, 2022|

We’re excited to announce new Career Connect Washington Sector Intermediary grantees. These Sector Intermediaries will develop and implement industry-aligned [...]

Lindsay Berg2024-06-17T09:26:51-07:00

Announcing Round Eight of CCW Intermediary Grants

Lindsay Berg2024-06-17T09:26:51-07:00February 4th, 2022|

On behalf of Career Connect Washington (CCW), the Washington State Employment Security Department (ESD) is conducting a Round 8 [...]

Lindsay Berg2024-06-17T09:18:33-07:00

Request for Proposal Open: CCW Finance Sector Intermediary

Lindsay Berg2024-06-17T09:18:33-07:00January 31st, 2022|

The Career Connect Washington Finance Sector Intermediary RFP is now open. The Washington State Employment Security Department (ESD), on [...]

Lindsay Berg2024-06-19T07:44:54-07:00

January Request for Proposal Open: CCW Sector Intermediaries

Lindsay Berg2024-06-19T07:44:54-07:00January 6th, 2022|

The January Career Connect Washington Sector Intermediaries RFP is now open. The Washington State Employment Security Department (ESD), on [...]

Lindsay Berg2021-12-17T19:21:01-08:00

Announcing CCW Sector Intermediary November RFP Grantees

Lindsay Berg2021-12-17T19:21:01-08:00December 17th, 2021|

We’re excited to announce the new Career Connect Washington Sector Intermediary grantees. Sector Intermediaries will develop and implement industry-aligned [...]

Lindsay Berg2021-11-17T15:27:46-08:00

Request for Proposal Open: CCW Sector Intermediaries

Lindsay Berg2021-11-17T15:27:46-08:00October 29th, 2021|

The Career Connect Washington Sector Intermediaries RFP is now open. The Washington State Employment Security Department (ESD), on behalf [...]

Lindsay Berg2021-10-19T18:03:27-07:00

Seventh Round of CCW Intermediary Grantees Selected

Lindsay Berg2021-10-19T18:03:27-07:00October 19th, 2021|

We’re excited to announce the seventh round of Career Connect Washington program intermediary grantees, which bridge the connection between [...]

Lindsay Berg2021-09-22T14:18:08-07:00

Request for Information Open: CCW Sector Intermediaries

Lindsay Berg2021-09-22T14:18:08-07:00September 22nd, 2021|

On behalf of the Career Connect Washington (CCW) statewide coalition, the Washington State Employment Security Department (ESD) has published [...]

Lindsay Berg2024-06-17T09:15:38-07:00

2021 Career Connect Washington Progress Report

Lindsay Berg2024-06-17T09:15:38-07:00September 10th, 2021|

The Career Connect Washington Progress Report was submitted earlier this month on behalf of the Career Connected Learning Cross [...]

Lindsay Berg2024-06-17T09:11:49-07:00

Announcing Round Seven of CCW Intermediary Grants

Lindsay Berg2024-06-17T09:11:49-07:00July 21st, 2021|

We are happy to inform you that Round 7 of Career Connect Washington Intermediary Funding Request for Proposals (RFP) [...]

Lindsay Berg2021-07-21T14:51:09-07:00

CCW Regional Network Grantees for 2021-2023 Announced

Lindsay Berg2021-07-21T14:51:09-07:00June 14th, 2021|

It is our pleasure to announce that nine organizations have been selected to lead their regions in expansion of career [...]

jd-giftnails2021-05-14T10:18:31-07:00

Gov. at Clark College to announce two new Career Launch Programs

jd-giftnails2021-05-14T10:18:31-07:00May 14th, 2021|

Washington Governor Jay Inslee visited Clark College on April 30 to announce the state has certified two current Clark programs as Career Launch programs. The endorsement will [...]

Lindsay Berg2021-04-16T17:15:40-07:00

CCW Data Analyst Intermediary Grantee Selected

Lindsay Berg2021-04-16T17:15:40-07:00April 16th, 2021|

We're excited to announce that Quantalogica, LLC was selected as the Career Connect Washington program intermediary to expand the Data Analyst Career [...]

Lindsay Berg2021-04-16T10:15:28-07:00

Sixth Round of CCW Intermediary Grantees Selected

Lindsay Berg2021-04-16T10:15:28-07:00April 16th, 2021|

We’re excited to announce the sixth round of Career Connect Washington program intermediary grantees, which bridge the connection between [...]

Lindsay Berg2024-06-17T09:11:01-07:00

Announcing Round Six CCW Intermediary Grants

Lindsay Berg2024-06-17T09:11:01-07:00March 29th, 2021|

We are happy to inform you that Round 6 of Career Connect Washington Intermediary Funding Request for Proposals (RFP) [...]

Lindsay Berg2024-06-17T09:07:23-07:00

Regional Network Position Open- be part of the Career Connect change!

Lindsay Berg2024-06-17T09:07:23-07:00March 29th, 2021|

We are excited to announce a Network Director position to lead Career Connected Learning opportunities in King and Pierce [...]

Lindsay Berg2021-03-29T13:47:41-07:00

Fifth Round of CCW Intermediary Grantees Selected

Lindsay Berg2021-03-29T13:47:41-07:00March 28th, 2021|

We’re excited to announce the fifth round of Career Connect Washington program intermediary grantees, which bridge the connection between [...]

jd-giftnails2024-06-17T09:06:17-07:00

Building an Equitable Career Connected Learning System: Program Builders Survey Report

jd-giftnails2024-06-17T09:06:17-07:00November 23rd, 2020|

Career Connect Washington is excited to share our new report, “Building an Equitable Career Connected Learning System: Program Builders [...]

jd-giftnails2020-11-23T07:17:06-08:00

Announcing Round 5 CCW Intermediary Grants

jd-giftnails2020-11-23T07:17:06-08:00November 23rd, 2020|

Round 5 of Career Connect Washington Intermediary Funding Request for Proposals (RFP) is now available via Washington Electronic Business Solutions [...]

jd-giftnails2020-11-23T07:14:10-08:00

Pandemic flips CTE models, but not without challenges

jd-giftnails2020-11-23T07:14:10-08:00November 23rd, 2020|

When schools suddenly skidded to a halt this spring due to the novel coronavirus pandemic, career and technology educators had [...]

jd-giftnails2020-11-23T07:03:59-08:00

CCW Regional Network RFP Announcement

jd-giftnails2020-11-23T07:03:59-08:00November 23rd, 2020|

We are excited to let you know that we’re announcing a new RFP that will provide support for more targeted [...]

jd-giftnails2020-11-23T07:00:54-08:00

CCW Round 4 Intermediary RFP announced

jd-giftnails2020-11-23T07:00:54-08:00November 23rd, 2020|

Career Connect Washington is happy to announce that Round 4 of Career Connect Washington Intermediary Funding Request for Proposals (RFP) [...]

jd-giftnails2020-11-23T06:58:29-08:00

Third round of CCW intermediary grantees selected

jd-giftnails2020-11-23T06:58:29-08:00November 23rd, 2020|

We’re excited to announce the third round of Career Connect Washington program intermediary grantees, which bridge the connection between industry [...]

jd-giftnails2020-11-23T06:53:40-08:00

Inslee and Reykdal announce CareerConnect@Home to provide students with Career Connected Learning opportunities

jd-giftnails2020-11-23T06:53:40-08:00November 23rd, 2020|

CareerConnect@Home will bring daily learning opportunities to students across the state. Now, every school day at 3:30 PM, students can [...]

jd-giftnails2020-11-23T06:51:13-08:00

Governor Inslee highlights CCW in 2020 State of the State address

jd-giftnails2020-11-23T06:51:13-08:00November 23rd, 2020|

During the 2020 State of the State address by Governor Jay Inslee, Career Connect Washington and our partners were honored [...]

jd-giftnails2020-11-23T06:13:25-08:00

Second round of intermediary grantees selected

jd-giftnails2020-11-23T06:13:25-08:00November 23rd, 2020|

We’re excited to announce the second round of Career Connect Washington program intermediaries, which bridge the connection between industry and [...]

jd-giftnails2020-11-23T06:10:42-08:00

Governor’s budget provides strong support for Career Connect Washington

jd-giftnails2020-11-23T06:10:42-08:00November 23rd, 2020|

As Governor Jay Inslee released his supplemental budget proposal this week, we were very pleased to see the commitment to [...]

jd-giftnails2020-11-23T06:07:30-08:00

Career Launch Endorsed Programs

jd-giftnails2020-11-23T06:07:30-08:00November 23rd, 2020|

We’re announcing the newest set of endorsed Career Launch programs. These programs join the robust set of registered apprenticeships in [...]

jd-giftnails2024-06-17T09:38:03-07:00

First group of regional network and intermediary grantees selected

jd-giftnails2024-06-17T09:38:03-07:00November 23rd, 2020|

In mid-September, we announced the selection of our regional partners who will be continuing the work of Career Connect [...]

jd-giftnails2020-11-23T06:02:08-08:00

Summer camp provides job experience and industry insight

jd-giftnails2020-11-23T06:02:08-08:00November 23rd, 2020|

“Digging gas lines and installing transformers may not sound like the most glamorous way to spend your summer vacation, but [...]

jd-giftnails2020-11-23T05:58:12-08:00

In WA, State Leaders and the Business Community Work Together to Develop the Workforce

jd-giftnails2020-11-23T05:58:12-08:00November 23rd, 2020|

“In his 2019 State of the State address, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee was one of several governors to stress the [...]

jd-giftnails2020-11-23T05:55:41-08:00

Op-Ed: Steer our students to the many paths for productive lives

jd-giftnails2020-11-23T05:55:41-08:00November 23rd, 2020|

Thanks to all of your hard work and support, we were successful in passing the Career Connect Washington legislation – [...]

jd-giftnails2020-11-23T05:53:44-08:00

We made it! Career Connect Washington legislation passed by legislature, signed by Governor Inslee

jd-giftnails2020-11-23T05:53:44-08:00November 23rd, 2020|

“Last month, we joined dozens of students, community leaders and lawmakers to celebrate Gov. Jay Inslee’s signing of legislation that [...]

jd-giftnails2024-06-17T08:06:02-07:00

Funding for Regional Networks Now Available

jd-giftnails2024-06-17T08:06:02-07:00November 22nd, 2020|

Strong regional networks are essential for connecting schools, students and employers in meaningful ways. These networks will convene and [...]

jd-giftnails2024-06-17T08:46:04-07:00

Funding for Program Intermediaries Now Available

jd-giftnails2024-06-17T08:46:04-07:00November 22nd, 2020|

Developing a strong approach to career connected learning in Washington depends upon a network of program intermediaries who help [...]

jd-giftnails2020-11-22T18:42:04-08:00

Inslee signs package of education bills, ushers in one of the most progressive education investments nationwide

jd-giftnails2020-11-22T18:42:04-08:00November 22nd, 2020|

Gov. Jay Inslee signed a major education bill Tuesday that establishes one of the most progressive higher education investments in [...]

jd-giftnails2020-11-22T18:36:17-08:00

Career Connect Washington team speaks at Western Pathways Conference

jd-giftnails2020-11-22T18:36:17-08:00November 22nd, 2020|

Maud Daudon spoke about Career Connect Washington at this year’s Western Pathways Conference. With her was:Eric LeVineJiquanda Nelson, Sr. Manager, Equity, [...]

jd-giftnails2020-11-22T18:29:35-08:00

State must make changes to connect students with jobs of the future

jd-giftnails2020-11-22T18:29:35-08:00November 22nd, 2020|

“Career and Technical Education, or CTE … has been a welcome but slow-moving adaptation to the contemporary job market, where [...]

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Maud Daudon: Expand career connected learning across the state

jd-giftnails2020-11-22T18:26:35-08:00November 22nd, 2020|

“If you’re a Washington business owner or manager wondering where to find skilled workers, you’re not alone. And if you’re [...]

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Todd Mielke: Career Connected Learning strengthens employer-educator partnerships

jd-giftnails2020-11-22T18:24:15-08:00November 22nd, 2020|

“It’s no secret that talent is a main driver in growing and retaining business in our region. However, preparing students [...]

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Voters agree the state should do more to expand career-connected learning opportunities

jd-giftnails2020-11-22T18:21:57-08:00November 22nd, 2020|

“Ninety-four percent of Washington state voters agree students at every level should have access to career-connected learning opportunities like internships [...]

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Soapbox: Combining career and classroom learning is the path to go

jd-giftnails2020-11-22T18:19:37-08:00November 22nd, 2020|

“As business leaders and teachers, we know that people learn differently and work differently. And just as businesses need a [...]

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In Our View: Start today building workforce of tomorrow

jd-giftnails2020-11-22T18:17:03-08:00November 22nd, 2020|

“That represents a changing reality of education in the United States. There is strong evidence that a college degree, on [...]

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Preparing for Workforce of Tomorrow by linking education, business

jd-giftnails2020-11-22T18:12:46-08:00November 22nd, 2020|

“The manufacturing technician ‘Career Launch’ pilot … offers a $12- to $14-an-hour paid apprenticeship at SEH of 25 to 28 [...]

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Scott Morris and Mike Brown: How do you get there from here? Career Connect Washington

jd-giftnails2020-12-02T07:03:42-08:00November 22nd, 2020|

“It’s sometimes hard to remember how hard the “What do you want to be when you grow up?” question is. [...]

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Student Perspective: Career-connected learning: Finding a path to the future without fear

jd-giftnails2020-11-22T18:07:38-08:00November 22nd, 2020|

“The Career & Technical Education (CTE) clubs that incorporate career-connected learning have given me a picture of what I need [...]

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Education: Future needs, lingering gaps open 2019 session

jd-giftnails2020-11-22T18:05:00-08:00November 22nd, 2020|

“More than 70 percent of jobs created by businesses in Washington require post-secondary credentials of all kinds, yet only 40 [...]

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Vocational education is worth Inslee’s $110 million request

jd-giftnails2020-11-22T18:02:18-08:00November 22nd, 2020|

“Gov. Jay Inslee and state education officials are trying to help by designating $110 million to promote vocational and technical [...]

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Career-connected learning programs help students prepare for their futures

jd-giftnails2020-11-22T17:59:32-08:00November 22nd, 2020|

“Gov. Jay Inslee included $110 million in his budget for career-connected learning, — from K-12 through higher education and incumbent [...]

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Governor features Career Connect Washington in State of the State

jd-giftnails2020-11-22T17:53:26-08:00November 22nd, 2020|

“The Career Connect Washington initiative’s goal is to help connect students to a variety of pathways, including apprenticeships, certificates and [...]

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Editorial: How to fill 740,000 job openings in the state

jd-giftnails2020-11-22T17:50:27-08:00November 22nd, 2020|

“Dwarfed by bigger-ticket items in Gov. Jay Inslee’s proposed $54.4 billion budget for the 2019-21 biennium released last week — [...]

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Inslee visits LWTech students in Kirkland to learn how Career Connect Washington has supported students

jd-giftnails2020-11-22T17:47:36-08:00November 22nd, 2020|

“Washington Gov. Jay Inslee visited the Lake Washington Institute of Technology … to meet with students and faculty and learn [...]

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‘Yes, it’s possible’: The time is now for the Legislature to better fund higher education

jd-giftnails2020-11-22T17:44:46-08:00November 22nd, 2020|

“Recently, Gov. Jay Inslee’s Career Connect Washington Task Force unveiled a plan to expand work-based learning opportunities so students get [...]

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Washington voters don’t think schools prepare kids for careers. The state is trying to change that.

jd-giftnails2020-11-22T14:57:19-08:00November 22nd, 2020|

“Four out of five voters say Washington state’s high schools and colleges are failing to teach students real-world skills, [...]

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Apprenticeship program helps high schoolers learn vital skills for high-paying jobs

jd-giftnails2020-11-22T14:58:34-08:00November 22nd, 2020|

“Schools are finally listening to what local employers have been saying for years. “That they need workers. “Acro Machining [...]

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Avista provides Energy Pathways for students to explore career in energy industry

jd-giftnails2020-11-22T14:59:39-08:00November 22nd, 2020|

“Eighteen Spokane area high school juniors and seniors are spending July discovering if a career in the energy field [...]

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Task force outlines next steps for bolstering apprenticeships, career-connected learning in Washington

jd-giftnails2020-11-22T17:39:28-08:00November 22nd, 2020|

“The task force’s recommendations come at a pivotal time for the Career Connect Washington initiative, a public-private partnership Inslee [...]

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Inslee awards $6 million to create apprenticeship and career connections for 29,000 youth in 11 communities

jd-giftnails2020-11-22T17:39:58-08:00November 22nd, 2020|

“Job shadowing, internships and apprenticeships are just a few of the career connections that will become available to 29,000 [...]

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Governor Inslee announces new Career Connect Washington Task Force

jd-giftnails2020-11-22T17:41:03-08:00November 22nd, 2020|

“The first ever Governor’s Summit on Career Connected Learning in Redmond drew over 1,200 participants Wednesday as business, industry, [...]

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