Commissioners approve MOU with West Washington work-based learning program

Aug 5, 2026

The board approved a memorandum of understanding to place up to seven school students in county departments for hands-on training, with the school providing insurance. Commissioners said a counsel-drafted MOU will be shared and the program is intended to give students practical workplace experience.

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The Washington County Board of Commissioners voted to approve a memorandum of understanding with the West Washington work-based learning program. Commissioners described the program as placing up to seven students in county departments — including positions at the highway garage and health department — with the school providing insurance coverage for students while they participate.

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