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About UsFounded in 2001 as an affiliate of the Association of Washington Business, the AWB Institute focuses on an array of human resource and employment issues, including workforce development and education; workplace safety; environmental compliance; and competitiveness. The Institute advocates for public policy positions at the state and federal levels and develops best practices for Washington employers and members of AWB. The Institute also partners with the public sector employment and training system and public schools on partnerships to expose the current workforce, students and educators to the world of work. The Institute received recognition from the Internal Revenue Service as a 501 (c) (3) charitable organization in January of 2003. MissionTo maximize the quality and availability of Washington's workforce by providing information on the status of its workforce, developing programs to improve the quality of job and skills training and to bring together key partners to advance careers for all workers, increase business productivity and improve competitiveness. VisionA qualified, skilled worker available for every job opening in Washington state. |  | Contact UsP.O. Box 7933
Olympia, WA 98501
1414 Cherry St. SE, Olympia / Driving Directions
www.awbinstitute.org
T 360.943.1600 / 800.521.9325
F 360.943.5811
Media Contacts: For more information on AWB institute or to request an interview, please contact Grant Gilmore at 360-943-1600 or grantg@awb.org.
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| | | Services |  Workforce training broker | | Workforce development and economic development resource | | Workforce hiring retention tools and services | | Industrial intelligence resources | | Business liaison to state government and education | | Research and Development | | Policy and regulation compliance (i.e. storm water permitting) |
Board of Directors | | Board Member | Organization | City | | Creigh Agnew | Retired | Tacoma, WA | | Rosemary Brester | Hobart Machined Product, Inc | Hobart, WA | | Don Brunell | Association of Washington Business | Olympia, WA | | David Brukardt | Sterling Savings Bank | Spokane, WA | | Mike Hudson | AWB Institute | Olympia, WA | | Marsha Royer | Schweitzer Engineering | Pullman, WA | | Renee Sinclair | US Chamber of Commerce | Lynnwood, WA | | John Vicklund | Impact Washington
| Mukilteo, WA | | LouGena Wikstom | WA Federation of Private Career | Lynnwood, WA |
Staff | | Grant Gilmore | | Executive Director | Grant's focus is on improving the state's workforce through human resource and employment issues, workforce development and education, and marketplace competitiveness through the delivery of applicable information to local businesses and their workforce. Formerly the Director of the Northwest Manufacturing Alliance, Gilmore has over 13 years of experience in competitive analysis, tactical planning, and management oversight for corporations in the manufacturing, residential and commercial construction, and engineering sectors. >>> LinkedIn Profile | | | Mike Hudson | | Project Manager | Mike's work at the Institute has covered all aspects of workforce development and work readiness focusing on development of both hard and soft skills and is dedicated to the development of the Washington Work Ready program to insure that all employers in the State of Washington has access to a fully qualified workforce. Washington Governor Christine Gregoire appointed Mike to the state's Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board, the Veterans Innovation Programs Board and the Washington Rehabilitation Council. Mike also serves as a member of the Education, Employment and Training Committee of the United States Chamber of Commerce and as the Chairman of the National Work Readiness Council. >>> LinkedIn Profile |
Press | | Tuesday, June 8, 2010 | | AWB Institute - Spring 2010 | | | Tuesday, June 8, 2010 | | AWB Institute - Winter 2010 | | | Wednesday, July 29, 2009 | | AWB announces new Institute director | | | Thursday, April 23, 2009 | | AWB Institute receives $50,000 for work readiness assessments | | | Tuesday, February 10, 2009 | | Don Brunell Scholarship winners announced | | | Thursday, March 12, 2009 | | Ten AWB members receive training grants from state | |
| | PARTNERS | | Association of Washington Business | | Center For Economic Vitality |
Centers of Excellence (COE)
| COE Agriculture
| | COE Allied Health | COE Construction
| COE Careers in Education
| COE Energy Production and Distribution Technology
| COE Information Technology
| COEInternational Trade, Transportation,
and Logistics
| COE Homeland Security
| COE Process Technology
| COE Aerospace and Advanced Materials Manufacturing,
| COE Marine Manufacturing and Technology
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Community and Technical Colleges: | | Bates Technical College | | Bellevue College | | Bellingham Technical College | | Big Bend Community College | | Cascadia Community College | | Centralia College | | Clark College | | Clover Park Technical College | | Columbia Basin College | | Edmonds Community College | | Everett Community College | | Grays Harbor College | | Green River Community College | | Highline Community College | | Lake Washington Technical College | | Lower Columbia College | | North Seattle Community College | | Olympic College | | Peninsula College | | Pierce-Ft. Steilacoom | | Pierce-Puyallup | | Renton Technical College | | Seattle Central Community College | | Shoreline Community College | | Skagit Valley College | | South Puget Sound Community College | | South Seattle Community College | | Spokane - IEL Business & Community Training | | Spokane Community College | | Spokane Falls Community College | | Tacoma Community College | | Walla Walla Community College | | Wenatchee Valley College | | Whatcom Community College | | Yakima Valley Community College |
Universities:
University of Washington
| Washington State University
| Western Washington University
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| Workforce Development Councils (WDC):
Pacific Mountain WDC
| Snohomish County WDC
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State Government:
Department of Commerce
Higher Education Training Board
| State Board Community & Technical Colleges
| Workforce Training & Education Board
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