Workforce Development

Procurement Technical Assistance Center

KEDA’s Washington Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) is part of the Washington State PTAC. We provide FREE and confidential business assistance and support to regional businesses in marketing and selling to federal, state and local government agencies and prime contractors. We also assist agencies, departments and primes in their efforts to comply with federal and state procurement diversity goals. Our service area covers 5 counties: Kitsap, Clallam, Grays Harbor, Jefferson and Mason.

IMPACT Washington

IMPACT Washington is a statewide program that helps businesses become more competitive and profitable. It is staffed by seasoned industry professionals with expertise in a diverse range of industries, products and services.  From lean manufacturing to marketing, the program provides one-on-one consultations, customized training and educational seminars.

Job Skills Program

If your company needs a customized training program, Washington State’s Job Skills Program (JSP) can help you connect with a local community college to design and teach it. The program creates employment opportunities in communities with high unemployment rates, high rates of poverty, and communities impacted by large-scale job loss. JSP funds half of the training cost; partner employers provide a cash or in-kind match to fund the other half.

Procurement Technical Assistance Center

KEDA’s Washington Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) is part of the Washington State PTAC. We provide FREE and confidential business assistance and support to regional businesses in marketing and selling to federal, state and local government agencies and prime contractors. We also assist agencies, departments and primes in their efforts to comply with federal and state procurement diversity goals. Our service area covers 5 counties: Kitsap, Clallam, Grays Harbor, Jefferson and Maso

Washington Customized Training Program

The Washington Customized Training Program  (CTP) provides interest-free training loan assistance to businesses that provide employment opportunities in the state.

CTP enhances the growth of Washington’s economy, increases employment opportunities and adds to the state’s quality of life.  And it might be just what your company needs to grow its most valuable asset: employees.

Basic Food Employment & Training (BFET)

Basic Food Employment & Training (BFET)  is a partnership between Olympic College and the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) which offers educational and workforce training opportunities to students receiving Basic Food Assistance (food stamps).

Workforce Education at Olympic College

OC’s Workforce Development programs provide a wide range of high quality training solutions for businesses, non-profits, and government agencies.

Worker Retraining provides access to skills training for unemployed workers who need to upgrade their skills or acquire a new career.