OLYMPIA, Wash. — To meet the specific training needs of employers in Washington state, more than $7.4 million will be awarded to support partnerships between community and technical colleges and local employers. Funding is provided through the Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges’ Job Skills Program (JSP). 

For the 2025-2026 cycle, 31 partnership projects have been selected to receive JSP funding. These projects will result in tangible outcomes such as college credits, industry credentials, and stronger collaboration within key industry clusters.

The business partner-college projects selected are:

  • Okanagan Specialty Fruits – Big Bend Community College
  • Fluke Corporation – Cascadia College
  • Orion Industries – Cascadia College
  • Combined Green Belt/Black Belt Training Consortium – Clark College
  • Urban Accessories – Clover Park Technical College
  • Windfall Architectural Design – Clover Park Technical College
  • Gilbert Orchard – Clover Park Technical College
  • NASIM Landscape – Clover Park Technical College
  • Virginia Mason Franciscan Health – Clover Park Technical College
  • La Mexicana – Green River College
  • Aerofab NDT – Green River College
  • MicroSurgical Technology – Green River College
  • Neumeier Engineering – Green River College
  • Three Sigma Manufacturing, Inc. – Green River College
  • AIGEN, Inc. – Green River College
  • Dockstar LLC (Dockstar Thrusters) – Olympic College
  • Lunar Tides – Seattle College District
  • Lean Six Sigma Consortium – Seattle College District
  • Charlie's Produce – Seattle College District
  • Legacy Companies LTD dba QA Group – Seattle College District
  • Port Townsend Paper Company – Seattle College District
  • Harper Engineering – Seattle College District
  • ·Pathfinder – Seattle College District
  • Western Washington Works: Advancing Manufacturing Talent Consortium – Skagit Valley College
  • Skagit Woolen Works – Skagit Valley College
  • Sustainable Manufacturing Advancement Project Consortium – Skagit Valley College
  • Bayview Composites, LLC – Skagit Valley College
  • Alliance Machine Systems International, LLC – Spokane District Office
  • JetSeal – Spokane District Office
  • Whatcom Educational Credit Union (WECU) – Whatcom Community College
  • Walla Walla Foundry – Walla Walla Community College

“The JSP represents our ongoing dedication to empowering Washingtonians with the skills needed to thrive in today’s economy,” says State Board Policy Associate Carolyn McKinnon. “Projects funded will provide customized training for employees in a variety of small and large industries across the State of Washington. By fostering collaboration between businesses, educators, and communities, we’re not just creating jobs – we’re building sustainable economic pathways for all.”

Approved funds are awarded to the college providing the training services to the organization. College instructors provide training to new and current employees at work or in a classroom. 

The total amount awarded for 2025-2026 is $7,493,438.