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• Shared Work Program still helping more than 700 Washington Businesses

  Shared Work Program still helping more than 700 Washington businesses by Chad Pearson, Shared Work marketing manager for the Employment Security Department (12/18/15) Washington businesses big and small continue to avoid layoffs using the Employment Security Department’s Shared Work Program. Even as Washington’s unemployment rate has dropped to nearly, 5 percent, more than 700 businesses in the state continue to use the program. That’s because Shared Work can be helpful not only during a...

• WDQI

  Workforce Data Quality Initiative (WDQI) What is WDQI? WDQI is a collaborative partnership between the federal Departments of Labor and Education. The WDQI requires states to demonstrate measurable outcomes using longitudinal data systems that follow individuals through school and throughout their careers. WQDI grant recipients are expected to partner with workforce and educational agencies. One of Washington state's grant deliverables was to assess the quality of one-stop...

• Washington Service Corps FAQ

  Washington Service Corps FAQ Q. What is Washington Service Corps (WSC)?A. Washington Service Corps is the oldest publicly funded service program of its type in the nation. It provides a small living allowance and educational scholarships to young adults aged 17 and up who commit to 10½ months of community service. The program is administered by the Employment Security Department, using money provided by the federal AmeriCorps program. Q. What is Washington Reading Corps?A....

• ALERT - Fraudulent emails trick recipients into opening malicious links

  ALERT: Fraudulent emails trick recipients into opening malicious links Updated Friday, May 27, 2016 Recently, an employer contacted Employment Security Department (ESD) regarding a message he received that appeared to come from ESD, but was in fact a phishing scam. The recipient clicked on a link in the email and it compromised the security of his computer. Phishing is a fraudulent process used by spammers to acquire sensitive information from users such as usernames, passwords, and...

• 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...

• WA Cares Fund

  WA Cares Fund Ensuring all Washingtonians have access to affordable long-term care when they need it. Washington is the first state in the nation to make long-term care more affordable for workers. As many of us watch our parents and grandparents age, we start to wonder, “who will take care of me when I get older and how will I afford it?” WA Cares Fund gives members access to a lifetime benefit amount they can use on a wide range of long-term services and supports—should you...

• YesVets partner web icons

  Thank you for partnering with us Our partners are key in helping us promote the YesVets program. By placing the YesVets logo on your website, you are showing your commitment to the men and women of our armed forces who have faithfully served their country. If you're not the Web administrator for your organization, you'll want to coordinate with him or her regarding the correct format and placement of the YesVets participation logo. When placed on your site, please link the logo...

• YesVets participant web icons

  Thank you for hiring veterans You were recently awarded your YesVets window cling for display at your business location. Additionally, attached is a set of optional digital logos that your company may include on your website. If you're not the Web administrator for your organization, you'll want to coordinate with him or her regarding the correct format and placement of the YesVets participation logo. When placed on your site, please...

• Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC)

  ALERT Employer representatives need to submit a new form to be able to enter applications after May 31, 2024 Power of Attorney and Declaration of Representative (IRS Form 2848) will be discontinued and replaced with the new Work Opportunity Tax Credit  ETA Form 9198 Employer Representative Declaration.  We recommend you replace all currently valid 2848 forms with 9198 forms now. As of June 1, 2024, you will need the new 9198 form on file with us to enter any applications. The...

  Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC)   The WOTC is a tax incentive for employers to hire certain hard-to-place job seekers. The goal is to help these individuals become economically self-sufficient and to reward employers who give them a chance. Employers can reduce their federal business taxes by anywhere from $2,400 to $9,600 per eligible employee. The amount employers get is based on: The employee's target group Wages earned and hours worked by the...

• YesVets general FAQ

     General program FAQ  What is YesVets? A Veteran Hiring Campaign created by HB 2040 during the 2015 Legislative Session. Washington State employers are recognized with a YesVets decal once they sign up and hire a veteran. Continued participation is recognized with annual year decals which are displayed next to the YesVets decal. How can employers participate? Sign up using the YesVets application form;   Or contact your nearest Local Veterans Employment...