Sep. 5, 2008 at 9:21am

State gives funds to improve workforce

The state's Employment Security Department awarded $5.7 million to the Tacoma-Pierce County workforce development council to help workers polish their skills and find better jobs through June 2009. The region's allocation decreased by $480,000 compared to last year.

The council oversees the design and delivery of work-related training services for businesses and workers in Pierce County. Services are delivered through local WorkSource centers.

"These grants support healthy communities by giving employers access to qualified workers and helping workers gain the skills to move up in their careers," said Employment Security Commissioner Karen Lee.

The funding comes from the federal Department of Labor through the Workforce Investment Act. Employment Security will distribute some $49 million this year to the state's 12 workforce development areas based on their population, unemployment levels and the number of disadvantaged people. Due to federal budget cuts, the state is receiving about $3 million less this year than last year.

Posted in BE Daily, Human Resources , Pierce County, Tacoma, Workforce by Breanne Coats | Email Breanne

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