Workforce and Economic Development Connections Sustained Through Key Industries in a Cluster NGA Center for Best Practices Workforce Development Policy Forum January 2005 Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board Pam Lund, Associate Director Partnership Systems

The Workforce Board’s Mission …to shape strategies that will create and sustain a high- skill, high-wage economy. To fulfill this mission, we: Advise the governor, legislature, and other policymakers on workforce development policy and innovative practice. Promote a seamless workforce development system that anticipates and meets the lifelong learning and employment needs of our current and future workforce. Advocate for the training and education needed for success in the percent of jobs that do not require a baccalaureate degree. Ensure quality and accountability by evaluating results, and supporting high standards and continuous improvement.

Our Partners The State Board for Community and Technical Colleges The Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development Washington State Employment Security Department The Regional Workforce Development Councils Local Leaders, the Economic Development Councils, Chambers of Commerce, and Port Districts

Workforce and Economic Development Sustained Through Key Industries in a Cluster State Partners Local Leaders Programs Legislature Customers For a Key Industry Employers Job Seekers

Customers Employers Hiring Workers Workforce and Economic Development Sustained Through Key Industries in a Cluster Job Seekers

Customers Job Retention / Job Creation Workforce and Economic Development Sustained Through Key Industries in a Cluster Employers Hiring Workers Job Seekers

Customers Skill Training Focus on Key Industries in a Cluster Workforce and Economic Development Sustained Through Key Industries in a Cluster Job Retention / Job Creation Employers Hiring Workers Industry Skill Panel Centers of Excellence Job Seekers

Customers Skill Training Employers Hiring Workers Workforce and Economic Development Sustained Through Key Industries in a Cluster Job Retention / Job Creation Focus on Key Industries in a Cluster Industry Skill Panel Centers of Excellence Job Seekers Local Leaders i.e. WDCs, EDCs, Community Colleges, Port Districts

Customers Skill Training Employers Hiring Workers Workforce and Economic Development Sustained Through Key Industries in a Cluster Job Retention / Job Creation Focus on Key Industries in a Cluster Industry Skill Panel Centers of Excellence SBCTCESDCTED Job Seekers WTECB Local Leaders i.e. WDCs, EDCs, Community Colleges, Port Districts

Customers SBCTCESDCTED Employers Hiring Workers Workforce and Economic Development Sustained Through Key Industries in a Cluster Legislature Job Retention / Job Creation Focus on Key Industries in a Cluster Skill Training Industry Skill Panel Centers of Excellence Job Seekers Local Leaders i.e. WDCs, EDCs, Community Colleges, Port Districts WTECB