Workforce Development Council of Seattle-King County

Thanks for the shoutout, Washington Workforce Association! Honored to be recognized and excited to keep driving innovative, community-centered workforce solutions together.

💙💚🧡 We are honored to receive the 2025 WIOA Trailblazer Award from National Association of Workforce Boards! This national recognition celebrates our commitment to building an equitable, community-driven workforce system that meets the needs of all in Seattle-King County. We could not have done this without our incredible staff, board, service providers, partners, and, of course, our King County community members who continue using their voices to build towards change. Thank you to our staff and board members who received this award on behalf of our local workforce development community: Marie Kurose, Jiquanda Nelson, Vaughn Taylor, Marisol Tapia Hopper, Leigha P., Yemsrach Getahun, Joseph Ntumba, James Ly. #WIOA #WorkforceDevelopment #EquityInAction #NAWBForum2025 #TogetherForwardChange

👩🍳 Great hospitality starts with great jobs. Sound Jobs is here to help King County hospitality businesses keep top talent, boost productivity, and strengthen their bottom line—at no cost to employers. ✅ Free coaching and expert tools (valued at over $20,000—previously estimated at $10K+, but reassessed based on industry insights) ✅ Actionable strategies to reduce turnover ✅ Recognition as a “Sound Jobs Employer”—show you invest in your people “This initiative is about ensuring hospitality jobs are gateways to economic mobility.” – Marie Kurose, CEO, Workforce Development Council of Seattle-King County 📣 Ready to grow your business while investing in your team? Learn more and apply today: https://lnkd.in/gQ_yZ-j9 #SoundJobs #Hospitality #WorkforceDevelopment #KingCounty

WDC staff and service provider partners took a deep dive into Results-Based Accountability (RBA) with expert trainer Marcos Marquez from Clear Impact. This hands-on training strengthened our collective understanding of how to: ✔️ Use data to drive outcomes ✔️ Apply Population and Performance Accountability ✔️ Implement Turn the Curve thinking to create real, measurable change We're proud to invest in tools that help us better serve our communities through clear, data-informed impact! 📸 Photo credit: Joseph Ntumba #ResultsBasedAccountability #ClearImpact #WorkforceDevelopment #WDC #DataDrivenImpact

🏆 Hospitality Employers: Get Free Support to Strengthen Your Team! 🏆 Great hospitality starts with great jobs. Sound Jobs is a no-cost opportunity for King County hospitality businesses to boost retention, improve productivity, and attract top talent—all while enhancing workplace well-being. ✔️ Reduce turnover & improve team morale 💡 Access free coaching, training & tools (valued at $10K+) 📣 Get recognized as a top employer in the industry Sign up or nominate an employer: https://lnkd.in/gQ_yZ-j9 #SoundJobs #WorkforceDevelopment #HospitalityCareers #SeattleEmployers #EmployerSupport #Retention #TalentPipeline

2025 Sound Careers in Healthcare: Future Healthcare Champions 🩺🌟 Local collective impact at its finest! A heartfelt THANK YOU to all of the Healthcare Industry and Support Partner Champions who made this incredible day possible! Over 650+ high school students participated in a one-day, hands-on health care experience—engaging in interactive activities, meaningful conversations, and inspiring career exploration. This event showcased the power of sector partnership—with strong collaboration from the Healthcare Industry Leadership Table and Captain Team, University of Washington Doctor for a Day, and the Washington Alliance for Better Schools, and other partners from education, economic and workforce development, community organizations, and many others working together to bring real-world healthcare exposure to our future workforce. 🚀 Highlights: - 650+ students served from three counties, with 75% identifying as BIPOC and 65% upperclassmen - 60+ healthcare organizations represented - 80+ educators and school staff - 215+ volunteers making it all happen To everyone who gave their time, energy, and heart—THANK YOU for investing in the future of healthcare and in the bright young minds of our region. This annual event continues to grow in impact, thanks to your support! Seattle Jobs Initiative Workforce Development Council of Seattle-King County Seattle Children's Providence Kaiser Permanente HealthPoint (CHC) Allied Health Center of Excellence https://lnkd.in/gMtGS5bE #FutureHealthcareChampions #SoundCareersInHealthcare #WorkforceDevelopment #HealthCareers #CommunityImpact #CareerExploration #BehavioralHealth

🚨 Last chance! Register to Empower Your Business with BUILD 206! Join us this Friday, March 28th at 12 PM to hear from André Franklin and Nichele Smith (MBA, MJ) on Business Foundations: Budgeting and Record-Keeping resources for small businesses! Walk away with an improved understanding of implementing simple budgeting techniques and improved record-keeping practices to enhance your knowledge of where your financial resources are going. ✅🔗 Secure your spot now at https://lnkd.in/e3yVGggS #SmallBusiness #Seattle #KingCountyWA #EmpowerYourBusiness #BUILD206 #BusinessSuccess #SmallBusinessGrowth #BudgetingEssentials #WDC #Entrepreneurship #SeattleSmallBusiness #KingCountySmallBusiness #WorkforceDevelopment #CommunityReinvestmentFund #CommunityReinvestmentProject

Economic inequality continues to impact Black workers, but industry partnerships can be a powerful tool to drive change. The National Fund has long championed industry partnerships as a solution to address workforce disparities and create equitable opportunities. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/efNAGb-z

🏆 Hospitality Employers: Get Free Support to Strengthen Your Team! 🏆 Great hospitality starts with great jobs. Sound Jobs is a no-cost opportunity for King County hospitality businesses to boost retention, improve productivity, and attract top talent—all while enhancing workplace well-being. ✔️ Reduce turnover & improve team morale 💡 Access free coaching, training & tools (valued at $10K+) 📣 Get recognized as a top employer in the industry Sign up or nominate an employer: https://lnkd.in/gQ_yZ-j9 #SoundJobs #WorkforceDevelopment #HospitalityCareers #SeattleEmployers #EmployerSupport #Retention #TalentPipeline

We’re launching Sound Jobs—a $3 million initiative to improve worker well-being, strengthen businesses, and create sustainable career pathways for hospitality workers. With over 111,000 people employed in restaurants, hotels, and grocery stores, hospitality is essential to our region’s economy. Sound Jobs provides free resources to 100 businesses to help improve retention, productivity, and worker well-being. Read the announcement: https://lnkd.in/gjMkYk3J Nominate an employer or sign up: https://lnkd.in/gQ_yZ-j9 Thanks to our awesome partners: Nicole Trimble, FareStart, WeTrain Washington, Seattle Good Business Network, Pacific Northwest Hospitality Training Program, City of Seattle, King County, WA, Town & Country Markets, Molly Moon's Homemade Ice Cream #SoundJobs #WorkforceDevelopment #HospitalityCareers #SeattleJobs #EconomicMobility #EmployerSupport #TalentPipeline