“As soon as I learned it was an opportunity to earn-while-you-learn and grow within my own community, I knew it was the path I wanted to take,” says Elizabeth Napolean, an apprentice. Her experience demonstrates the impact of the Healthcare Training Fund: ow.ly/Gni550ZXou6

What happens when there’s a sudden downturn in your industry, and you're forced to compete with hundreds of highly qualified workers? How Computing for All responded to shifts in the tech industry and prepared hundreds of students for the new landscape. wsac.wa.gov/wji-showcase#tec…

“Sometimes a pair of boots can really stand between somebody and a good job,” says Sam Bradshaw of Manufacturing and Construction Works. He explains how his program equipped apprentices for new pathways, from a pair of boots to career navigation. wsac.wa.gov/wji-showcase#opp…

At a recent showcase celebrating the success of the Washington Jobs Initiative, Construct a Career shared the impact of providing 1-on-1 case management to apprentices: since 2024, less than 10% of apprentices have dropped out. Learn more: wsac.wa.gov/wji-showcase#ret…

The Career & Technical Scholarship (CTS) application window is now open! CTS provides up to $1,500 per quarter, every quarter, for WA students pursuing education in health care, STEM, or trades. Apply by Oct 15: ow.ly/BSIF50ZSMpb

In our latest report looks at a study by UW’s Community College Research Initiatives that interviewed 20 transfer students. It finds that students must self-advocate and navigate informal networks, which can be a significant burden. Learn more: ow.ly/ja8F50ZNYcO

Are you pursuing Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)? Confused about all the new changes to student loans? Join the Student Loan Advocacy team on Sep 16 to learn how changes affect borrowers pursuing PSLF. Register here: ow.ly/W9H450Zstrz #PSLF #StudentLoans #WAedu

Washington state community colleges award thousands of very-short-term certificates each year. A new report from @peerresearch and @wsacouncil details how those students fare in the labor market. Read more: ow.ly/KWw950ZtVK5 #WAedu #HigherEd #WorkforceDevelopment

A new report is out today from @peerresearch and @wsacouncil on very-short #HigherEd certificates that may be eligible for Workforce Pell. We find earnings vary widely by field, and some likely won’t meet federal standards for wages/employment. Read more: ow.ly/GLAS50ZrrS2

Have your say on potential 2027 budget and legislative requests! Join us at one of our annual stakeholder engagement sessions on July 7 & 9. To register and learn more, visit: wsac.wa.gov/strategic-action… #EdPolicy #StudentVoice #WAedu

Join student loan advocates in one week (June 24) for the ‘Navigating Federal Student Loan Repayment’ webinar. Featuring student loan ombudsmen and advocates from across the nation. Learn more & register: ow.ly/bRs650Z3oAb

Thank you to @GovBobFerguson and all 14 members of the WA Completes FAFSA Advisory Board! The board coordinated FAFSA efforts across the state, helping us surpass last year's total with months to spare! It’s not too late to apply for financial aid: wsac.wa.gov/apply

Join the WA Student Loan Advocacy webinar on June 24 to learn about the federal student loan repayment options available to borrowers now that the SAVE forbearance is coming to an end. Learn more & register: ow.ly/C6CR50Z3orx

Our Parenting Student Success Learning Series wraps up May 5 with Session 3: How can communities support parents’ postsecondary access and success? Register: wsac-wa-gov.zoom.us/meeting/… #WAedu #ParentingStudents #HigherEd #EdChat #StudentSuccess

Join the last session of our WA Parenting Student Success Learning Series on May 5: How can communities work together to advance parents' postsecondary access and success? Register: ow.ly/yL6750YKw4M #ParentingStudents #StudentSuccess #HigherEd #WAedu #WSAC

We’re proud to be selected for @luminafound's Great Admissions Redesign initiative, working to simplify college admissions and create more seamless, student-centered pathways. Learn more: ow.ly/kujw50YFMzt #CollegeAccess #StudentSuccess #WAedu

Join us on Friday, April 10, as we debrief and discuss the 2026 legislative session! We’ll look at how the education sector fared, review the supplemental operating budget, and unpack new legislation. Register now: ow.ly/qvHH50YyfP0 #WAedu #HigherEd #WAleg #EdPolicy

Join Session 2 of our WA Parenting Student Success Learning Series on March 31: What can campuses do to advance parenting student success? Register: ow.ly/ZLKv50Ykpol #ParentingStudents #StudentSuccess #HigherEd #WAedu #WSAC

If you have Parent PLUS student loans, you may need to take action by April 1, 2026 to access to Income-Driven Repayment (IDR) plans. Don’t wait—these changes could limit your options. Learn more from the National Consumer Law Center: ow.ly/P1Ny50YvszT

Join us on March 31 for our WA Parenting Students Learning Series session focused on campus practices. Discover what campuses can do to advance parenting student success. Register: ow.ly/IXuV50Ytz1F #ParentingStudents #WAedu #HigherEd #EdEquity #WSAC