Worker Retraining for Private Career Schools and Colleges
The Worker Retraining (WRT) program plays a major role in Washington state’s economic development by providing funding for eligible dislocated and unemployed workers in training or retraining that will assist them in regaining employment. The Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC) runs a competitive contracting process each spring and awards contracts for the upcoming fiscal year to selected Private Career Schools and Colleges (PCSC) to serve eligible students in this program.
Contact
Shanna McBride
Policy Administrator, Workforce Education
smcbride@sbctc.edu
360-704-4354
Anna Nikolaeva
Policy Associate, Workforce Education
anikolaeva@sbctc.edu
360-704-1056
2026-27
Important dates
| Milestones | Key Dates (subject to change) |
|---|---|
| Application available | February 12, 2026 |
| Application Overview Webinar | March 12, 2026 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. |
| Application deadline | March 19, 2026 |
| Annual WRT Contractor Mandatory Live Webinar | May 26, 2026 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. |
| Expected date of notification of award | May 2026 |
| Contracts sent out for signature | June 2026 |
| Funds available/contracts start | July 1, 2026 |
| Final day to submit invoices for FY27 | July 8, 2027 |
Grant Resources and Guidelines
2025-26
Important dates
| Milestones | Key Dates (subject to change) |
|---|---|
| Application available | February 13, 2025 |
| Application Overview Webinar | March 3, 2025 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. |
| Application deadline | March 20, 2025 |
| Annual WRT Contractor Mandatory Live Webinar | May 22, 2025 1:00 - 3:30 p.m. |
| Expected date of notification of award | May 2025 |
| Contracts sent out for signature | June 2025 |
| Funds available/contracts start | July 1, 2025 |
| Final day to submit invoices for FY26 | July 8, 2026 |
