WHO WE ARE
Northwest Workforce Council
The Council is a 19 member board responsible for governance and oversight of the workforce development system in Island, San Juan, Skagit and Whatcom counties. Authorized under the federal Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (WIA), the Council convenes private and public sectors to address workforce development issues.
WHO WE ARE
Northwest Workforce Council
The Council is a 19 member board responsible for governance and oversight of the workforce development system in Island, San Juan, Skagit and Whatcom counties. Authorized under the federal Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (WIA), the Council convenes private and public sectors to address workforce development issues.
HOW WE SERVE
Advocating for Regional Workforce Needs
The Council identifies current and future workforce trends, needs and priorities, and works with stakeholders and constituencies to execute priority initiatives. The Council is the regional advocate for efforts to identify sector-specific strategies that better align education, economic and workforce development initiatives.