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• GCDE associate members

  Skip to main content Governor's Committee on Disability Issues & Employment  ASSOCIATE MEMBERS David Puente Jr.DirectorWA State Dept. of Veterans AffairsOlympiawww.dva.wa.gov  Marika BartoEmployee Development and Inclusion PractitionerLabor and IndustriesTumwaterwww.lni.wa.gov  Jen BeanDirectorClient Assistance ProgramSeattlewww.washingtoncap.org Lucy Barefoot Language Access Services CoordinatorAdministrative Services, Department of Children,...

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  New to unemployment? Unemployment benefits may be available if you have recently lost your job.     Start here Need help with your job search?  WorkSource reemployment specialists offer in-person and virtual services throughout the state.    Visit the WorkSource site For employers:  Required reporting of SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) codes started with reporting for fourth quarter of 2022. Learn more about...

• GCDE Recursos

  Recursos  (English) RECURSOS Recursos Actuamos como un recurso al público sobre asuntos relacionados con discapacidades. Vea esta lista de sitios web que esperamos sea informativa:  ABLE Savings Plan Arc of Washington State Autism Society of WA Brain Injury Association of WA Department of Services for the Blind Developmental Disabilities Council Developmental Disabilities Administration Disability Rights Washington Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) Easter Seals...

• GCDE resources

  (back to GCDE home) Governor's Committee on Disability Issues & Employment RESOURCES We act as a resource for the public in addressing disability-related issues. Here is a list of helpful and informative disability-related websites we recommend. Please do not contact us soliciting the addition of further resources.  Resources list...

• Services for laid off workers

  Services for laid off workers We know that being laid off is painful. It’s hard to pick up the pieces and look for a new job. You may not be ready today, but when you are, we’re here to help. At WorkSource, you can search for work, identify your skills, explore new jobs and connect with local businesses. We offer: Job listings, referrals and hiring events. Assistance with your résumé and job applications. Special programs and workshops. Internet access for job searches. Copiers, fax...

• Veteran services

  Veteran services You may qualify for special services if you served in the military Here in Washington state, WorkSource helps thousands of military veterans - including disabled veterans - find jobs each year. As a veteran, you can get priority access to WorkSource services. This includes priority referrals to jobs that are listed with WorkSource, as well as other employment services. WorkSource centers offer veterans and their spouses: Job listings, job referrals and hiring events....

• Paid Family & Medical Leave - Voluntary Plans

  Voluntary Plans Voluntary plans are employer-run paid family and/or medical leave insurance programs. Employers can choose to use a voluntary plan for family leave, medical leave or both. Beginning Jan. 1, 2020, all Washington employers must offer paid family and medical leave whether it's through a voluntary plan or the state plan. The voluntary plan guide is intended to give you the information you need to successfully apply for a voluntary plan. The guide includes the...

• Jobs & Training

  Jobs & training   Together with other partners in the statewide WorkSource system, we help workers find jobs and map out new careers by connecting to a variety of training programs. Studies have shown that people who use WorkSource job-search services find work faster and earn more money than those who don’t – so, give it a try!  On this page • WorkSource jobs and services• Special programs and services• Training programs• Unemployment benefits...

• Economic symposium

  Economic symposiums   Economic Symposium 2021 - A Post-Pandemic Roadmap to Recovery   Register now Join experts and colleagues from across the state on June 15/16 at ESD’s Economic Symposium to find out the latest on the post-pandemic economic recovery topics that everyone is talking about! Even if you're busy on those days, register for this all-virtual event and you’ll be able to access all content until Dec. 31, 2021. Check out the Economic Symposium website to...

• Employment Security Advisory Committee (ESAC)

  Employment Security Advisory Committee (ESAC) The committee has disbanded because ESD’s Unemployment Insurance Advisory Committee has taken its place. The last ESAC meeting was in October 2021.   ESAC was formed in August 2013 in collaboration with Washington Governor Jay Inslee’s office. The committee’s goal was to help ESD implement our new strategy and goals and to help us stay aligned with Governor Inslee’s Results...