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Nine decades ago, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed an act that would forever change the nation’s workforce. The act, signed by Roosevelt on Aug. 15, 1935, directed states to provide unemployment benefits to workers who meet certain criteria.

The 10th anniversary of the Combined Fund Drive (CFD) Family & Friends Softball Fundraiser is coming up soon. This event has become one of the most energizing traditions in Washington public service, offering collaboration, camaraderie and a healthy dose of interagency friendly competition.

This grant program is driving measurable progress expanding pathways in high-demand fields through Registered Apprenticeships.

The Construct a Career initiative is a standout example of how partners in the apprenticeship system provide opportunities in the construction trades.

Participating in a registered apprenticeship can mean gaining paid, real-world experience, professional skills and industry connections.

The past year has deepened Employment Security's commitment to ensuring that people reentering our communities after incarceration have a fair shot at rebuilding their lives.

The Washington Service Corps invites you to participate in Earth Day projects.

Employment Security Department Commissioner Cami Feek joined WorkSource staff, local dignitaries and others on March 17 at a ribbon-cutting ceremony for WorkSource Grays Harbor’s new employment center.

March 8 to 14, the Washington Service Corps celebrates the incredible contributions of AmeriCorps members across Washington state.

The Employment Security Department does more than provide unemployment benefits and paid family medical leave. We also have a role in ensuring agricultural employers comply with regulations to protect worker safety and more.