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begins with our innovative Workforce Compass platform. This advanced tool identifies transferable skills across industries and helps individuals explore career opportunities based on their existing strengths. Complementing this technology are our dedicated Employment Specialists, who work one-on-one with clients to deliver personalized career planning, skills assessments, and tailored career pathways aligned with individual goals and current labor market demand. Pac Mountain WDC – Pacific Mountain Workforce Development Council (PacMtn) is a nonprofit organization that serves as the regional Workforce Development Board for Grays Harbor, Lewis, Mason, Pacific, and Thurston Counties in Washington State. As the WIOA Title I-B administrator and One-Stop system convener, PacMtn leads a network of workforce services that are equity-centered, performance-driven, and aligned with regional economic and labor market priorities. Its programs are built on a foundation of equity, partnership, and performance, with intentional coordination across education, social services, community-based organizations, and employers to ensure seamless, customer-centered service delivery. Guided by a commitment to continuous improvement, PacMtn uses data to drive decision making and ensure accountability across the regional workforce system. Central Pierce WDC serves Tacoma-Pierce County administers, and advance workforce development in our community, bridging the gaps between job seekers, employers, and community organizations to assure that services for residents and businesses are top quality, equitable, accessible, reliable, and aligned to industry needs. currently manages annual Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Title I formula grants and funding from federal and state Economic Security for All (EcSA) programs (via the WA Employment Security Department); U.S. Economic Development Administration’s Good Jobs Challenge program, and the WA State Community Reinvestment Fund. These funds support career services and training and employment in high-demand and emerging industries, plus supportive services, for individuals facing barriers to self- sufficient employment, including dislocated workers and young adults. Funds also support incumbent worker training; specialized navigation support and grants for minority-owned small businesses; and services that support Pierce County’s overall workforce development system, such as the One-Stop Operator at the WorkSource Pierce One-Stop Center and the Pierce County Common Referral System administered by Pierce County 2-1-1. Central Pierce WDC also manages local government contracts, which currently include an American Rescue Plan Act-funded contract with Pierce County for young adult paid internships; a Pierce County grant to pilot behavioral health workforce development and retention strategies; and a Port of Tacoma contract supporting young adult paid internships. Central Pierce WDC intentionally diversified funding streams help to ensure sustained, stable income to meet the ever-changing workforce needs of our community. BFET has met with members of Washington Workforce Association (WWA) and developed a list of items WDCs, and other providers, that will address communication issues, improve reporting of federal changes set for the by FNS that impact local Workforce Board program delivery. The first item in working with WWA and the State Workforce Board is developing a better flow of communication between the Washington State BFET program, WDCs, and all other program providers. State representation on State Workforce Development Board with continued collaboration, amid H.R.1 future changes, Describe the extent to which the State agency is carrying out SNAP E&T programs in coordination with title I programs under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). BFET activities are structured to be provided in partnership with Title I programs under WIOA. Each program has its own eligibility criteria, which must be met by the participants. Many of the BFET providers are also WIOA service providers, increasing the likelihood of collaboration for the benefit of the participant. WIOA service providers coordinate referrals of BFET clients to WIOA programs. SNAP eligibility is an element of automatic WIOA eligibility. This allows for opportunities to structure and integrate services to provide comprehensive supports to help customers move more effectively through education, training, and employment pathways. 1/29/26, 10:29 AM State Plan WA FY26 - Original Submission https://dam-fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/microsite/snapet-wafy26stateplan//index.html 7/309