2008 Best One-Stop in the Nation
	2008 Jim Chase "Asset Builder" Adult Award
	2008 Governor's Best Practice Award

The Spokane Area
Workforce Development Council

Mission:      Lead a dynamic, demand-driven workforce system.
Vision:         Innovate workforce solutions for the Spokane Region.

• closing the skills gap 
• supporting job creation
• increasing wages
• improving productivity
• reducing poverty
• developing a highly responsive and effective workforce system

Led By Area Business
Our members represent key industry sectors of our regional economy.     The Council is strengthened by the addition of regional education and community leaders working together to leverage resources and meet our workforce challenges.

Strategies

• K-12 initiatives, which prepare students for further education and work (contextualized learning, career training, etc.).
• Initiatives to upgrade skills of workers to meet emerging workforce needs (e.g., apprenticeships, certificate programs and other life-long learning initiatives.).
• Programs to increase access to GED, Basic Skills, and other remedial education.

 Announcements

•  The Spokane Area Workforce Development Council has issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Cohort Based Workforce Training in High Demand Occupations.
• Questions and Answers to the RFQ for Cohort Based Workforce Training in High Demand Occupations.
• The 2009-2010 DRAFT Spokane Area Local Operations Plan is now out for public comment.  We welcome input from stakeholders to assist us in drafting a comprehensive plan that meets our community's needs.  Please send comment to admin@wdcspokane.com.
• For updated information about the Summer Youth Employment Program click here.