Request for Information Open: CCW Sector Intermediaries
On behalf of the Career Connect Washington (CCW) statewide coalition, the Washington State Employment Security Department (ESD) has published [...]
2021 Career Connect Washington Progress Report
The Career Connect Washington Progress Report was submitted earlier this month on behalf of the Career Connected Learning Cross [...]
Announcing Round Seven of CCW Intermediary Grants
We are happy to inform you that Round 7 of Career Connect Washington Intermediary Funding Request for Proposals (RFP) [...]
CCW Regional Network Grantees for 2021-2023 Announced
It is our pleasure to announce that nine organizations have been selected to lead their regions in expansion of career [...]
Gov. at Clark College to announce two new Career Launch Programs
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 [...]
CCW Data Analyst Intermediary Grantee Selected
We're excited to announce that Quantalogica, LLC was selected as the Career Connect Washington program intermediary to expand the Data Analyst Career [...]
Sixth Round of CCW Intermediary Grantees Selected
We’re excited to announce the sixth round of Career Connect Washington program intermediary grantees, which bridge the connection between [...]
Announcing Round Six CCW Intermediary Grants
We are happy to inform you that Round 6 of Career Connect Washington Intermediary Funding Request for Proposals (RFP) [...]
Regional Network Position Open- be part of the Career Connect change!
We are excited to announce a Network Director position to lead Career Connected Learning opportunities in King and Pierce [...]
Fifth Round of CCW Intermediary Grantees Selected
We’re excited to announce the fifth round of Career Connect Washington program intermediary grantees, which bridge the connection between [...]
Building an Equitable Career Connected Learning System: Program Builders Survey Report
Career Connect Washington is excited to share our new report, “Building an Equitable Career Connected Learning System: Program Builders [...]
Announcing Round 5 CCW Intermediary Grants
Round 5 of Career Connect Washington Intermediary Funding Request for Proposals (RFP) is now available via Washington Electronic Business Solutions [...]
Pandemic flips CTE models, but not without challenges
When schools suddenly skidded to a halt this spring due to the novel coronavirus pandemic, career and technology educators had [...]
CCW Regional Network RFP Announcement
We are excited to let you know that we’re announcing a new RFP that will provide support for more targeted [...]
CCW Round 4 Intermediary RFP announced
Career Connect Washington is happy to announce that Round 4 of Career Connect Washington Intermediary Funding Request for Proposals (RFP) [...]
Third round of CCW intermediary grantees selected
We’re excited to announce the third round of Career Connect Washington program intermediary grantees, which bridge the connection between industry [...]
Inslee and Reykdal announce CareerConnect@Home to provide students with Career Connected Learning opportunities
CareerConnect@Home will bring daily learning opportunities to students across the state. Now, every school day at 3:30 PM, students can [...]
Governor Inslee highlights CCW in 2020 State of the State address
During the 2020 State of the State address by Governor Jay Inslee, Career Connect Washington and our partners were honored [...]
Second round of intermediary grantees selected
We’re excited to announce the second round of Career Connect Washington program intermediaries, which bridge the connection between industry and [...]
Governor’s budget provides strong support for Career Connect Washington
As Governor Jay Inslee released his supplemental budget proposal this week, we were very pleased to see the commitment to [...]
Career Launch Endorsed Programs
We’re announcing the newest set of endorsed Career Launch programs. These programs join the robust set of registered apprenticeships in [...]
First group of regional network and intermediary grantees selected
In mid-September, we announced the selection of our regional partners who will be continuing the work of Career Connect [...]
Summer camp provides job experience and industry insight
“Digging gas lines and installing transformers may not sound like the most glamorous way to spend your summer vacation, but [...]
In WA, State Leaders and the Business Community Work Together to Develop the Workforce
“In his 2019 State of the State address, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee was one of several governors to stress the [...]
Op-Ed: Steer our students to the many paths for productive lives
Thanks to all of your hard work and support, we were successful in passing the Career Connect Washington legislation – [...]
We made it! Career Connect Washington legislation passed by legislature, signed by Governor Inslee
“Last month, we joined dozens of students, community leaders and lawmakers to celebrate Gov. Jay Inslee’s signing of legislation that [...]
Funding for Regional Networks Now Available
Strong regional networks are essential for connecting schools, students and employers in meaningful ways. These networks will convene and manage [...]
Funding for Program Intermediaries Now Available
Developing a strong approach to career connected learning in Washington depends upon a network of program intermediaries who help connect [...]
Inslee signs package of education bills, ushers in one of the most progressive education investments nationwide
Gov. Jay Inslee signed a major education bill Tuesday that establishes one of the most progressive higher education investments in [...]
Career Connect Washington team speaks at Western Pathways Conference
Maud Daudon spoke about Career Connect Washington at this year’s Western Pathways Conference. With her was:Eric LeVineJiquanda Nelson, Sr. Manager, Equity, [...]
State must make changes to connect students with jobs of the future
“Career and Technical Education, or CTE … has been a welcome but slow-moving adaptation to the contemporary job market, where [...]
Maud Daudon: Expand career connected learning across the state
“If you’re a Washington business owner or manager wondering where to find skilled workers, you’re not alone. And if you’re [...]
Todd Mielke: Career Connected Learning strengthens employer-educator partnerships
“It’s no secret that talent is a main driver in growing and retaining business in our region. However, preparing students [...]
Voters agree the state should do more to expand career-connected learning opportunities
“Ninety-four percent of Washington state voters agree students at every level should have access to career-connected learning opportunities like internships [...]
Soapbox: Combining career and classroom learning is the path to go
“As business leaders and teachers, we know that people learn differently and work differently. And just as businesses need a [...]
In Our View: Start today building workforce of tomorrow
“That represents a changing reality of education in the United States. There is strong evidence that a college degree, on [...]
Preparing for Workforce of Tomorrow by linking education, business
“The manufacturing technician ‘Career Launch’ pilot … offers a $12- to $14-an-hour paid apprenticeship at SEH of 25 to 28 [...]
Scott Morris and Mike Brown: How do you get there from here? Career Connect Washington
“It’s sometimes hard to remember how hard the “What do you want to be when you grow up?” question is. [...]
Student Perspective: Career-connected learning: Finding a path to the future without fear
“The Career & Technical Education (CTE) clubs that incorporate career-connected learning have given me a picture of what I need [...]
Education: Future needs, lingering gaps open 2019 session
“More than 70 percent of jobs created by businesses in Washington require post-secondary credentials of all kinds, yet only 40 [...]
Vocational education is worth Inslee’s $110 million request
“Gov. Jay Inslee and state education officials are trying to help by designating $110 million to promote vocational and technical [...]
Career-connected learning programs help students prepare for their futures
“Gov. Jay Inslee included $110 million in his budget for career-connected learning, — from K-12 through higher education and incumbent [...]
Governor features Career Connect Washington in State of the State
“The Career Connect Washington initiative’s goal is to help connect students to a variety of pathways, including apprenticeships, certificates and [...]
Editorial: How to fill 740,000 job openings in the state
“Dwarfed by bigger-ticket items in Gov. Jay Inslee’s proposed $54.4 billion budget for the 2019-21 biennium released last week — [...]
Inslee visits LWTech students in Kirkland to learn how Career Connect Washington has supported students
“Washington Gov. Jay Inslee visited the Lake Washington Institute of Technology … to meet with students and faculty and learn [...]
‘Yes, it’s possible’: The time is now for the Legislature to better fund higher education
“Recently, Gov. Jay Inslee’s Career Connect Washington Task Force unveiled a plan to expand work-based learning opportunities so students get [...]
Washington voters don’t think schools prepare kids for careers. The state is trying to change that.
“Four out of five voters say Washington state’s high schools and colleges are failing to teach students real-world skills, [...]
Apprenticeship program helps high schoolers learn vital skills for high-paying jobs
“Schools are finally listening to what local employers have been saying for years. “That they need workers. “Acro Machining [...]
Avista provides Energy Pathways for students to explore career in energy industry
“Eighteen Spokane area high school juniors and seniors are spending July discovering if a career in the energy field [...]
Task force outlines next steps for bolstering apprenticeships, career-connected learning in Washington
“The task force’s recommendations come at a pivotal time for the Career Connect Washington initiative, a public-private partnership Inslee [...]
Inslee awards $6 million to create apprenticeship and career connections for 29,000 youth in 11 communities
“Job shadowing, internships and apprenticeships are just a few of the career connections that will become available to 29,000 [...]
Governor Inslee announces new Career Connect Washington Task Force
“The first ever Governor’s Summit on Career Connected Learning in Redmond drew over 1,200 participants Wednesday as business, industry, [...]