Board approves WIOA plan, updates certification policy and extends two local direct‑service contracts
April 03, 2026 | Board Council Commission Agencies , Executive, Washington
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The Washington Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board took several formal actions during the meeting.
WIOA combined program plan: The board moved and seconded a motion to conditionally approve the state's WIOA combined plan for submission to the U.S. Department of Labor, authorizing staff to finalize portal submission and to incorporate any late public comments received before filing. The motion passed on a voice vote.
Local board certification policy: The board voted to publish an updated Policy 10‑40 (local board certification) for public comment. The update clarifies timing (aligned with local planning cycles), refines the provisional certification timeline and removes the separate state certification committee so that staff will present recommendations for June certification determinations.
Direct service provider extensions: The board approved extensions allowing SkillSource (North Central Local Workforce Development Board) and Northwest Workforce Council to continue to serve as direct service providers (DSPs) under WIOA Title I through June 30, 2027. Staff reported both areas demonstrate strong performance and fiscal management, and the extensions will allow continuity while the board finalizes procurement guidance.
What the votes mean: The actions keep Washington in compliance with federal WIOA timing and planning requirements (staff will submit the combined plan to USDOL and expect follow‑up questions through July 1). The certification policy action enables the board to complete required biennial reviews and finalize certification decisions in June. The DSP extensions prevent service disruption while procurement policy is completed.
Formal actions recorded (summary):
- Motion to approve (conditional) the WIOA combined plan for submission to USDOL — PASSED (voice vote).
- Motion to post updated Policy 10‑40 for public comment and proceed with certification timeline — PASSED.
- Motion to extend DSP status for SkillSource and Northwest Workforce Council through 2027‑06‑30 — PASSED.
The board did not record detailed roll‑call tallies in the transcript; votes were recorded by voice and carried without request for roll‑call.
WIOA combined program plan: The board moved and seconded a motion to conditionally approve the state's WIOA combined plan for submission to the U.S. Department of Labor, authorizing staff to finalize portal submission and to incorporate any late public comments received before filing. The motion passed on a voice vote.
Local board certification policy: The board voted to publish an updated Policy 10‑40 (local board certification) for public comment. The update clarifies timing (aligned with local planning cycles), refines the provisional certification timeline and removes the separate state certification committee so that staff will present recommendations for June certification determinations.
Direct service provider extensions: The board approved extensions allowing SkillSource (North Central Local Workforce Development Board) and Northwest Workforce Council to continue to serve as direct service providers (DSPs) under WIOA Title I through June 30, 2027. Staff reported both areas demonstrate strong performance and fiscal management, and the extensions will allow continuity while the board finalizes procurement guidance.
What the votes mean: The actions keep Washington in compliance with federal WIOA timing and planning requirements (staff will submit the combined plan to USDOL and expect follow‑up questions through July 1). The certification policy action enables the board to complete required biennial reviews and finalize certification decisions in June. The DSP extensions prevent service disruption while procurement policy is completed.
Formal actions recorded (summary):
- Motion to approve (conditional) the WIOA combined plan for submission to USDOL — PASSED (voice vote).
- Motion to post updated Policy 10‑40 for public comment and proceed with certification timeline — PASSED.
- Motion to extend DSP status for SkillSource and Northwest Workforce Council through 2027‑06‑30 — PASSED.
The board did not record detailed roll‑call tallies in the transcript; votes were recorded by voice and carried without request for roll‑call.
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