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.
● Career Pathway Development & Alignment
● Data & Technology Systems
● Work-based Learning & Employer Engagement
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
Recent Developments
Connecting Students and Employers: NW Education & Workforce Coalition Spring Convening
On May 21, 2026, Career Connect NW was thrilled to convene the NW Education & Workforce Coalition at Western Washington University, including partners within the Northwest Workforce Council’s footprint [...]
Building Momentum for Work-Based Learning: Highlights from the Post-Secondary Internship Roundtable
Dr. Jennifer Noveck, Consultant for the Port of Bellingham, facilitated the discussion. Work-Based Learning & Internship Post-Secondary Roundtable participants gather at the Port of Bellingham. [...]
Highlights from the NW Education & Workforce Coalition Fall Convening
Photo Credit: Andrew Silverman, Port of Bellingham, Community Outreach Specialist On Oct. 9, leaders from education and workforce development across the Northwest Workforce Council’s region of Island, [...]
Uniting for Impact: Inaugural Meeting of the NW Education & Workforce Coalition
Leaders from education and workforce development across the NW Workforce Council’s region of Island, San Juan, Skagit, and Whatcom counties came together on May 20, 2025, to lay the [...]
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