High school students with disabilities: Come to this workshop to learn about self-advocacy, disability justice and combating ableism. Read more and find the registration link here: esd.wa.gov/about-us/blog/…

Happy Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Week to the more than 22,600 certified nursing assistants serving in healthcare, family services, nursing care, home health care, education and government agencies across WA! Learn about professional projections: esd.wa.gov/jobs-and-train…

Washington’s employment level increased by an estimated 400 jobs (seasonally adjusted) in May 2025 & the monthly unemployment rate increased slightly to 4.5%. Learn more about employment numbers across the state in this month's monthly employment report: esd.wa.gov/about-us/news-…

Anneliese Vance-Sherman, chief labor economist, with your Labor Market Minute for May 2025

All Washington state agencies will be closed for the Juneteenth holiday on Thursday, June 19. Weekly unemployment benefit payments may be delayed slightly due to holiday closures that affect banks, credit unions and the U.S. Postal Service.

Happy National HVAC Tech Day! Did you know there are 8,140 HVAC mechanics in Washington? This growing industry is set to expand! Find average wages here: esd.wa.gov/jobs-and-train…

State workers: Impacted by layoffs? Check out our second free layoff assistance session for state workers and contractors on June 25 to help you understand unemployment benefits and reemployment services: esd.wa.gov/about-us/news-…

All Washington state agencies will be closed for the Independence Day holiday on Friday, July 4. Weekly unemployment benefit payments may be delayed slightly due to holiday closures that affect banks, credit unions and the U.S. Postal Service.

High school students with disabilities: Come to this workshop to learn about self-advocacy, disability justice and combating ableism. Read more and find the registration link here: esd.wa.gov/about-us/blog/…

State workers: Impacted by layoffs? Check out our third free layoff assistance session for state workers and contractors on July 15 to help you understand unemployment benefits and reemployment services: esd.wa.gov/about-us/news-…

News release: Job & Resource fair comes to Tacoma July 24 for National Hire-A-Vet Day. This event is free and open to members and families in all branches of the military: active duty, National Guard, Reserves, veterans, Department of Defense. Read more: esd.wa.gov/about-us/news-….

News release: Serving Those Who Served, a free resource event for veterans and their families, takes place Aug. 20-21 in Yakima. Engage with experts from a variety of state agencies and community partners. Details and registration link at: esd.wa.gov/about-us/news-…

News release: Washington’s employment level increased by an estimated 10,900 jobs (seasonally adjusted) in June 2025, and the monthly unemployment rate held steady at 4.5%. Learn more in this month's monthly employment report news release at: esd.wa.gov/about-us/news-…

Anneliese Vance-Sherman, chief labor economist, with your Labor Market Minute for June 2025.

Adults soon to be released from jail in Kitsap, Franklin, Walla Walla and Pierce counties will get help to assess their skills and find jobs. Read more at: esd.wa.gov/about-us/news-…

Happy Thermal Engineer Day! Thermal engineers play an important role in renewable energy and sustainability. Over 2,740 professionals in Washington serve in an occupation within the engineering system. For more information, visit: esd.wa.gov/jobs-and-train…

ESD Commissioner Cami Feek joined WorkSource, the state Dept. of Veterans Affairs & others at the National Hire-A-Vet Day Job Fair at Mount Tahoma High School. Over 80 employers connected veterans & families with jobs! #HireAVet #Veterans Commissioner Cami Feek WA Veterans Affairs YesVets WorkSource Pierce

News release: ESD recently won two awards for showing exemplary leadership in disability inclusion. The awards were the Disability Inclusion Network’s Respect, Acceptance and Dignity of Persons with Disabilities awards. Read more at: esd.wa.gov/about-us/news-…

Congratulations to Commissioner Cami Feek, honored as a Legend at Reign FC's Pride Night on Friday! The halftime event recognized her dedication to servant leadership & contributions in the LGBTQ+ community. #ReignTogether

Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at Commissioner Cami Feek receiving the Legends honor from Starbucks & Seattle Reign FC, recognizing her 'extraordinary contributions to the community and beyond.' Congratulations Commissioner Cami Feek! Read Seattle Reign FC's story here: ow.ly/PG4b50WCbZ3