Northwest Workforce Council http://www.nwboard.org Latest News en-us Wed, 09 May 2012 11:19:37 -0700 Fri, 23 Apr 2010 09:41:01 GMT http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss WDCSC Custom Application kvonnegut@nwpic.bellingham.wa.us stephen.brown@wdcsc.org 7CE2AA84-0F15-4C63-AE3C-E4EC42BCD068publicationsNWC 2011 Report to the CommunityNorthwest Workforce Development: Creating a Robust, Sustainable, Regional Economy - 2011 Impacts, Partnerships, Accomplishments and More.http://www.nwboard.org/documents/2011_Annual_Report_Final_publish.pdfWed, 09 May 2012 11:19:37 -0700 A8B05155-8644-4269-B667-B82F62E9C2F4current newsLegislative Issues - Workforce Training and Education Coordinating BoardFollow workforce development legislative issues on the WTECB board site. Click "read more" to go directly to the site.http://www.wtb.wa.gov/LegislativeUpdates.aspWed, 09 May 2012 10:44:08 -0700 4F4EACC7-D2D2-40EA-8489-02C3BEA2693Fcurrent newsNorthwest Workforce Council Annouces New Board MembersThe Council works in close association with local elected officials providing oversight of the workforce development system in Island, Skagit, Whatcom & San Juan Counties.http://www.nwboard.org/documents/PR_NewBoard_Members_2012.pdfWed, 09 May 2012 09:57:51 -0700 3EBF3BD8-41F7-4A72-86B1-9C4FD439A797Current NewsNorthwest Workforce Council - one of five Washington State organizations participating in the Opportunity Internship ProgramThe Program helps students gain internship & pre-apprenticeship experience, provides career guidance & assistance with college financial aid forms. Click Read More to see full article in Bellingham Business Journal (4/16/12)http://bbjtoday.com/blog/regional-workforce-council-playing-role-in-student-career-building-program/14707# Tue, 17 Apr 2012 13:54:24 -0700 3260E5D8-4BD0-425C-8541-D4B7DE4C8511publicationsONLINE DIRECTORY OF WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT UPDATED The Workforce Board has updated its online directory of Washington workforce development programs. For details about over 40 programs, including funding sources, participation and more. Click the Read More link to view the directory. http://www.wtb.wa.gov/WorkforceDevelopmentDirectory.aspFri, 06 Apr 2012 16:23:58 -0700 E5630310-EBA8-4EE4-B7F5-C0AA72B15D69publicationsA new report reinforces the need for skilled workers.According to the Skilled and Educated Workforce report, mid-level workers who complete a one-to-two-year college degree or vocational program can expect to find the greatest demand in manufacturing & various installation, maintenance & repair occupations. For the period between 2014 and 2019, the report projects a shortfall of about 1,100 trained manufacturing workers annually & an almost 1,800 annual shortfall in workers trained in various installation, maintenance, and repair occupations. Demand for workers in select occupations requiring more advanced study is also identified.http://www.hecb.wa.gov/sites/default/files/2-21-12_joint_report.pdfThu, 23 Feb 2012 16:12:01 -0800 42FB29BB-D73B-4A60-8D36-878AD71E1655noticesLocal Businesses Benefit from On-the-Job TrainingAre you looking for a new hire? New employees often require specialized training, which often only you can provide, to perform productively in your business. Click 'Read More' for details and contact information.http://www.nwboard.org/documents/LocalBusinessesBenefitOJT3.pdfTue, 20 Sep 2011 10:33:11 -0700 D7DF130B-99D9-4AA2-86C6-560BFF77C913publicationsNational Association of Workforce Boards Launches Public Information Campaign With New WebsitePlease visit the site to see its five main themes: Why Workforce Investment? (video); Policy Makers (testimonials); Save Workforce Funding; Stand Up & Support the Workforce Cause; and Find Workforce Experts. Click 'read more' to visit site.http://www.workforceinvestmentworks.comThu, 24 Feb 2011 16:20:40 -0800