The BRIC Foundation announced the launch of its federally and state-recognized registered apprenticeship program in Washington State, bringing innovative workforce development opportunities to the state’s thriving creative economy.

The BRIC Apprenticeship is a workforce training program that combines paid on-the-job training with mentorship and job-related academic instruction to support youth, justice-impacted individuals, and veterans of all backgrounds in obtaining entry-level jobs across entertainment, media, and tech. BRIC has registered two occupations designed to support Washington’s Creative Economy pathways: Marketing & Events Manager and Project & Production Manager.

The WDC has launched Sound Jobs, a new initiative dedicated to strengthening economic mobility and worker well-being in the hospitality sector, backed by a $3 million Critical Sectors Job Quality Grant from the U.S. Department of Labor. This investment supports a coalition of labor unions, workforce organizations, and employers to enhance workplace practices and career pathways for hospitality workers across the region.