Council hears Washington Jobs Initiative plan: $23.5M to train 5,000 and place 3,150 workers
WSAC staff presented the Washington Jobs Initiative (WJI), a $23.5 million federally funded program to train 5,000 Washingtonians and place at least 3,150 into jobs across high-demand sectors; staff outlined costs (about $2,700 per enrolled participant) and sector differences in cost per placement.
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WSAC grant managers Shannon Peterson and Shannon Ladymon presented the Washington Jobs Initiative, a $23.5 million federally funded effort to train 5,000 Washingtonians and place at least 3,150 into jobs in sectors including advanced manufacturing, healthcare, information technology and clean energy. Peterson described the multi-agency delivery model and sector partnerships, including the Employment Security Department, Washington STEM, the Office of Equity and the State Labor Council.
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