?
Contact Us   About Us   Help    
WDC Home Page WDC WDC
WDC Home Businesses & Employers Boards & Committees Issues & Public Policy Job Seekers Service Providers Youth Programs
   
   
  click to get help
   
Issues & Public Policy

Press Releases | Reports & Publications | Media Coverage


   Press Releases

Below is a listing of our past press releases starting with the most recent.
PDF image

July 17, 2008:

Local YouthSource Center Honored by Dept. of Labor as Nation's Outstanding Youth Employment Program

PDF image

June 19, 2008:

Report: Jobs in the Middle Still Matter

November 7, 2007:

$2 Million to Create New Education/Employment Centers for Youth Offenders in King County

October 25, 2007:

Working Poor Event to be Webcast Live, Online Discussion to Follow

August 17, 2007:

How Much is Enough in Washington State?

New Report Shows Real Cost of Self-Sufficiency for Families

May 9, 2007:

Deep Funding Cuts Hit State, King County Workforce Programs

February 28, 2007:

New WDC Report: Low-Wage Jobs Top Vacancies

December 14, 2006:

WDC CEO Receives National Honor

December 8, 2006:

Self-Sufficiency Calculator Updated for 2006

September 14, 2006:

Job Fair Planned for Mature Workers

May 25, 2006:
Youth@Work Website Relaunched
April 17, 2006:
The Aging Workforce Report Released
April 17, 2006:
Event Highlights Aging Workforce Report
January 17, 2006:
Science Teachers Inspired by Biotech Training
December 16, 2005:
Microsoft/WDC Partnership Launched
July 1 , 2005:
WDC Elects New Board Officers
June 2, 2005:
Youth@Work: New Report Finds Employment Among King County Youth Dropped More Than 20 Percent
Related Website:  www.youthatwork.info
May 25, 2005:
Study on Apprenticeship Delivery Methods Released
November 2 , 2004:
Learning Disibilities Video Wins First Place in National Competition
October 12 , 2004:
Region's Workforce Boards Come Together with Economic Development
July 7, 2004:
King County Hospitals Work Together on Workforce Shortage
May 27, 2004:
U.S. Congressmen to Tour Local One-Stops
April 5, 2004:
Local Businessman and WDC Board Member Honored for Service to Youth
March 15, 2004:
Business Leaders to Tell Congress about Local Job Creation Success
September 19, 2003:
Breakfast Symposium to Address State's Health Care Staffing Crisis
June 20, 2003:
Local nonprofit honors Senator Maria Cantwell as nation's "Workforce Investment Champion"
February 28, 2003:
Local Health Care Leaders Respond to Critical Staffing Trends
October 14, 2002:
WDC Awarded $500k to Assist 14-21 Year Old Youth with Hidden Disabilities
October 8, 2002:
Workforce Development Council Receives $750k to Assist Individuals with Disabilities in Securing Job Skills, Training and Employment Opportunities
September 24, 2002:
Workforce Development Council awards $266,075 to help manufacturers find workforce solutions
December 12, 2001:
Seattle-King County Workforce Development Council Wins Award to Address Health Care Labor Shortages
December 7, 2001:
Work-Based Literacy Project Launched with $50,000 Grant from The Paul G. Allen Charitable Foundation
September 25, 2000:
$150k Awarded to Address Puget Sound Construction Industry Skills Gaps
 
return to top



Quicklinks
WorkSource
Self Sufficiency Calculator
WDC Calendar
Request for Proposals
WDC Press Center
 
 
Contact Us   About Us   Help