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Posted on Aug. 13, 2026
Washington state’s job growth is projected to remain slow over the next eight years, according to the Employment Security Department’s annual update of industry and occupational employment projections. The projected annual job growth rate from 2024 to 2029 is 0.85% and from 2029 to 2034 is 0.84%.
Posted on Aug. 05, 2026
A program aimed at empowering and supporting people who served in the military will soon return. The Vet Corps program partners with colleges, universities, and veteran service sites to provide peer mentoring and service projects. Members help veterans — including student veterans and military families — navigate education, employment, health care access and disability benefits. Vet Corps will begin its program year on Sept. 16.
Learn about Paid Family & Medical Leave
In Washington state, the Paid Family & Medical Leave (Paid Leave) program provides eligible workers with the opportunity to take paid time off for various family and personal medical reasons. This includes bonding with a new child, caring for a family member with a serious health condition, or spend time with a family member preparing for military service overseas. Read more about the paid leave program.
Part-time workers may qualify for partial unemployment benefits
Did you know you can work part time and still get partial unemployment benefits?