What Makes a Quality Job?
Job quality is central to our mission. For employers, it’s essential for retaining employees and fostering satisfaction. By promoting fair wages, supportive environments, and growth opportunities, we help businesses build productive teams, driving long-term success and a thriving workforce.
Over $500,000 Awarded to King County Small Businesses for Equitable Economic Development
We're proud to announce the recipients of the 2024 Small Business Investment Grant. After reviewing over 450 applications, 40 small businesses and nonprofits —predominantly owned and operated by individuals from Black, urban Indian/Tribal, and Latine communities— have been selected to receive grants of up to $15,000 each. The Small Business Investment Grant aims to help these organizations build capacity, support worker retention, and foster long-term economic growth and sustainability. In addition to financial assistance, awardees will receive ongoing guidance through coaching, consulting, and access to resources designed to enhance their business operations and community impact.
RFP 20-02 - Business Services: Announcement + Virtual Bidder's Conference
On March 15, 2021, the Workforce Development Council of Seattle-King County (WDC) released a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the provision of business services within the WorkSource Seattle-King County system. Services will be funded in accordance with resources from the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).
Update on RFP #19-02 WIOA Business Services - Delay Until March 2021
We have decided to delay the RFP #19-02 for WIOA Business Services until March 2021. This allows interested partners to focus resources on the challenging situation at hand, and for us to incorporate additional community feedback into the process.