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• SEAP approved providers

  Self-Employment Assistance Program (SEAP) approved providers This directory contains all of the training providers whose programs are currently approved for use by SEAP participants. You can find programs that are offered statewide (usually through online training), as well as providers who offer training in your county or neighboring counties. Some providers may have income eligibility requirements or other requirements you must meet to participate in their training programs. Once you...

• Okanogan County profile

  Okanogan County profile by Don Meseck, regional labor economist - updated May 2022 Overview | Geographic facts | Outlook | Labor force and unemployment | Industry employment | Wages and income | Population | Useful links|  PDF Profile copy Overview Regional context Okanogan County borders Canada on the north. The Columbia River Basin and Lake Roosevelt form its southern and eastern borders and the North Cascade Mountains form its...

• Acceptable training programs

  Acceptable Training Benefits training programs An acceptable training program is a course of education that: Takes place at a school or training facility and in a training program on the Eligible Training Provider List approved by the Workforce Training & Education Coordinating Board. Provides you with skills that will allow you to get a job in an occupation that is in high demand in your labor market, as determined by your local workforce development council. Is not primarily...

• Whatcom County profile

  Whatcom County profile by Anneliese Vance-Sherman, Ph.D., regional labor economist - updated July 2022 Overview | Geographic facts | Outlook | Labor force and unemployment | Industry employment | Wages and income | Population | Useful links |  PDF Profile copy  Overview Regional context Whatcom County is bordered to its north by British Columbia, Canada, Skagit County to its south and Okanagan County to its east. The Salish Sea lies...

• Introduction to Unemployment Insurance - Public Webinar

  Unemployment insurance webinars We offer recorded webinars that provide you an opportunity to learn how to manage your claim in eServices and hear subject matter experts answer frequently asked questions about unemployment benefits.  We use Webex to conduct our webinars. For technical help, contact Webex Support.  Webinar videos and presentations Our webinars can help you avoid mistakes while applying for...

• Worker training/education FAQ

  Worker training/education FAQ Q. What is Employment Security’s role in the workforce training system?A. Employment Security works with the state’s 12 workforce development councils and other partners to administer the WorkSource employment system. WorkSource centers offer a variety of job-finding resources, including workshops on résumés, interviewing, and how to get and keep a job.  The department also administers federal Workforce Investment Opportunity Act (WIOA...

• Keynotes - 2019 Labor Market Symposium

   HOME  |  AGENDA  |  KEYNOTE SPEAKERS  |  BREAKOUT SPEAKERS  |  PRESENTATIONS  |  SPONSORSHOTEL  |  GETTING TO BELL HARBOR  |  ABOUT LMEA  |  CONTACT Morning Keynote Speakers (Jump to: Lunch keynote panel  |  Closing keynote speakers)   Bret Bertolin  Senior Economist, Washington State Economic and Revenue...

• 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...

• Breakouts - Session 2 - 2019 Labor Market Symposium

   HOME  |  REGISTER  |  AGENDA  |  KEYNOTE SPEAKERS  |  BREAKOUT SPEAKERS  |  SPONSORSHOTEL  |  GETTING TO BELL HARBOR  |  ABOUT LMEA  |  CONTACT Breakout Speakers Breakout #2 - Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act: Past successes and new initiatives moving forward (return to all breakout session speakers) MODERATOR: Kelly...

• Disaster Unemployment Assistance

  Disaster Unemployment Assistance Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) is a federal program that provides financial assistance to people who both: Lose or experience interruptions in employment or self-employment because of a major disaster, and Don’t qualify for regular state-funded unemployment insurance (UI). On this page: • About DUA• Current DUA status• DUA eligibility• Filing for DUA• DUA benefits...