OWDC Local Integrated Workforce Plan

STRATEGIC WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2024

PURPOSE: The OWDC leads regional workforce efforts, dedicated to the development and implementation of innovative workforce systems, with a focus on community prosperity and economic well-being.

MISSION: Utilizing locally relevant data to empower innovative and agile workforce strategies; we focus on developing community prosperity, one job seeker and one employer at a time.

VISION: Achieveing economic prosperity and exceeding the expectations of jobseekers and employers by providing data driven solutions and innovative strategies for workforce challenges.

VALUES: 

Innovation |  Transparency  |  Diversity  |  Integrity

Responsive  |  Trustworthy  |  Productive  |  Respectful

Good Stewardship  |  Empowering  |  Customer Centric


The Washington Training and Education Coordintation Board (WTB) has reviewed the plan and provided feedback: Local Plan Draft Review Sheet WTB Final

Staff reviewed WTB feedback and made revisions to the plan. To review revisions: 


Public Comment period is now closed.

Plan Development

​Follow our journey through Strategic Workforce Development Plan

July OWDC Presentation - Introduction to the SWDP and development and approval of Purpose | Mission | Vision | Values 

Needs Assessment Interview Conducted

Sept OWDC Presentation - Needs Assessment Results



SWDP Work Groups


January 2024 OWDC Path Forward Presentation - Goal and Objective Alignment

Next SWD Coalition Meeting


June 21st 8:30 - 10am

Hybrid, physical location TBD


​Strategic Workforce Development Coalition Kick Off Meeting

April 12th | 8:30 am to 10am

Join us in-person at Village Greens Community Center in Kingston