The WDC is a nonprofit workforce “think tank” and grant-making organization whose mission is to support a strong economy and the ability of each person to achieve self-sufficiency. We work throughout the community, bringing employers, jobseekers, youth, educators, labor groups and other nonprofits together to find—and fund—solutions to workforce gaps.

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New! WDC CEO featured in Seattle Times Opinion Section: A $15 minimum wage would not address the skills gap. To read the article, click here.

New! WDC opens Data Analyst position. To read about this opportunity, click here.

New! WDC releases policy for Incident Reporting Involving WIA Funding draft for public comment through April 15, 2014. To read the draft click here. To provide comments, email us at info@seakingwdc.org.

WDC releases Maritime Cluster Talent Pipeline Study. Read the press release... or read the study...

WDC CEO Marléna Sessions honored by South Seattle Community College as a Workforce Champion! Read the story...

WDC, Economic Development Council, and Puget Sound Regional Council release Washington State Maritime Cluster Economic Impact Study. Read the press release... or read the study...

Employment Security Department and Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction launch initiative to improve students' career readiness. Read the press release...

WDC convenes first-ever public sector workforce panel. Read the press release...

WDC releases 2013 Health Care Talent Pipeline Report. Read the report...

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