“Four out of five voters say Washington state’s high schools and colleges are failing to teach students real-world skills, or truly prepare them for the workplace, according to a recent state poll.
“To try to better connect students with jobs, the state launched a public-private initiative in March called Career Connect Washington that aims to link high-school and college classes to jobs. One of the ideas: Allowing more high-school students to leave campus for paid internships at local businesses and in exchange, receive high-school credit.”
Recent News
Round 3: CCW Apprenticeship Building America Funding: Open 4/1/24
Round 3 of CCW Apprenticeship Building America Funding*: Opening April 1, 2024 The Washington State Employment Security Department (ESD), on behalf of Career Connect Washington (CCW), is conducting a Request for Proposals (RFP) for CCW Apprenticeship Building [...]
Unlocking the Future: Career Connected Learning in Action
Photo credit: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Washington. Unlocking the Future: Career Connected Learning in Action Career Connect Washington (CCW) is building a robust system for career connected learning in [...]
Launching the Washington Jobs Initiative
For young Washingtonians, finding a sustainable career can be challenging without a postsecondary credential. On the flip side, many major industry sectors are struggling to fill critical jobs. But, thanks to the Washington [...]