NW Education & Workforce Coalition
The NW Education & Workforce Coalition is a powerful point of connection between regional K-12 partners, post-secondary institutions, and workforce organizations in the NW region, with the goal to improve educational outcomes and workforce connectedness NW Washington. Following the footprint of the NW Workforce Council, the Coalition draws from Island, San Juan, Skagit, and Whatcom Counties.
The Coalition is focused on increasing post-secondary enrollment and connection to family wage careers.
Identified Priorities:
● Career Pathway Development & Alignment
● Data & Technology Systems
● Work-based Learning & Employer Engagement
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Partners & Contributing Members
- Bellingham Technical College (BTC), Career Connect NW hosted at the Northwest Educational Service District 189, Economic Development Alliance of Skagit County (EDASC), Economic Development Council for Island County, Economic Development Council of San Juan County (EDC), Northwest Career & Technical Academy (NCTA), Northwest Indian College, NW Workforce Council, Port of Bellingham, Skagit Valley College, Western Washington University, Whatcom Community College
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Recent Developments
Read more about the Coalition’s meeting at the NWESD 189 that took place on May 20, 2025:
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