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• Find an Employer

  Find Washington state employers Find contact information for employers in Washington state.  Search by area for an industry or by employer name. This information was updated in 2019. The employer information is provided by infogroup(r), copyright (c) 2010. All Rights Reserved. This employer database is licensed only for career exploration, job search assistance, and related One-Stop Career Center services. The "Find an Employer" tool helps...

• Unemployment benefits application tips

  Unemployment benefits application tips We suggest applying for unemployment within two weeks of losing your job. You can request to backdate your claim, which would make it start earlier than the date you apply. Keep in mind, if you waited too long before applying, we’re required to find out why. We may need to ask more questions before deciding if we can approve benefits for the backdated weeks.If you haven’t applied for unemployment recently, watch the tutorial video...

• Learn about an occupation

  Learn about an occupation The Occupations in Demand list is the product of a collaborative effort between ESD and Washington’s 12 Local Workforce Development Boards. These boards manage local lists and ensure the content is relevant, current and tailored to each local area. The boards can send updates and feedback to OID@esd.wa.gov.  About the Occupations in Demand list The Occupations in Demand list shows whether an occupation in a local area is in demand, not in demand or balanced. &#160...

• Occupations in Demand list

  //      Learn about an occupation  Notice: The OID tool is currently not accessible for some users via the Chrome browser. We are working to resolve this issue. In the meantime, the tool is still accessible by using the Edge browser.  The Occupations in Demand list is the product of a collaborative effort between ESD and Washington’s 12 Local Workforce Development Boards. LWDBs manage local lists and ensure the content is relevant, current and tailored to...

• Commissioner Approved Training

  Commissioner Approved Training (CAT) Commissioner Approved Training (CAT) allows you to collect your regular unemployment benefits while attending an approved, full-time training program. If approved for commissioner-approved training, you do not have to look for work while receiving unemployment benefits. CAT does not pay for books, tuition or school-related fees. It does not extend your benefits. Eligibility You may be eligible for CAT if you are otherwise eligible for...

• ESD Layoff Assistance

  Layoff assistance   The Employment Security Department (ESD) can help businesses and workers facing major layoffs, and help prevent layoffs from happening.  On this page: • Resources for workers• Resources for employers Resources for workers Has your employer determined a temporary layoff is required? Get help with your job search Employment Security is a partner in the statewide WorkSource system, which offers a variety of...

• ESD Layoff Assistance - Employers

  Layoff assistance for employers The Employment Security Department (ESD) is able to assist employees and employers when facing major layoffs or temporary situations that require assistance to maintain the workforce during hard times.  (Go back to ESD layoff assistance homepage)   The information included here is intended to assist employers.  Information for employees can be found on our Layoff assistance for employees page.&#160...

• Training Benefits program

  Training Benefits program Training Benefits information: The Training Benefits program offers additional weeks of unemployment benefits so eligible claimants can train for careers in high-demand fields. The number of weeks you can get Training Benefits varies according to your claim, but is usually 26. You’ll need a plan for how to pay for school and living expenses after it runs out. If approved for training benefits, you do not have to look for work as...

• Train for a new career

  Train for a new career WorkSource can help you enhance your job skills through training programs in order to become more competitive in the labor market: Effective job-search techniques Basic skills training General Education Diploma resources English as Second Language (ESL) resources On-the-job training Occupational training Apprenticeships - visit your nearest WorkSource center or visit the Department of Labor & Industries website.  Visit your local WorkSource...

• Trade adjustment assistance (for employees)

  Trade Adjustment Assistance for employees Help for workers affected by foreign trade                                                                Trade Adjustment...