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May is Military Spouse Appreciation Month and Hire-a-Military Spouse Month. Despite their adaptability and diverse skill sets, military spouses often struggle with employment due to the uncertainty of military life.

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.

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.

A new law protects the privacy of Washington workers and gives Tribes exemptions to the state’s mass layoff notice requirements.

Gov. Bob Ferguson signed new legislation on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, that eases the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) tax burden on employers.

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.

Today, the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) announced Washington’s minimum wage will rise 2.8% next year, to $17.13 an hour. The increase takes effect Jan. 1, 2026.