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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.

Through Career Connect Washington, employers, labor, education and community partners work together to build and expand work-based learning programs, such as apprenticeships. These opportunities prepare young people for fulfilling work and provide employers with the skilled talent they need.

The Employment Security Department proudly collaborated with the Department of Commerce and the Young Adult Advisory Council to create the Young Entrepreneur Academy. It's a free, virtual, on-demand resource that supports young adults at any stage of their entrepreneurship journey.