About Us
A Community Developing a Diverse, highly skilled Technology Workforce in Washington State
The Tech Workforce Coalition bridges Washington’s gaps in critical IT/Cybersecurity jobs. Aligning job candidate competencies with advances in technology. Guided by AWS, Microsoft, Accenture, and WTIA, the Coalition creates a platform for the state’s postsecondary education and training institutions to address industry priorities. Providing your organization access to unique sources of quality talent. Our Talent Finder Portal taps into talent pools that are not easily accessible in traditional job boards. You’ll have direct access to quality candidates from:
- • Colleges with AWS curriculum
- • Colleges with curriculum funded by the National Science Foundation
- • Colleges with AI curriculum
- • Training partners delivering candidates with industry-valued credentials
Our Goal
1,000 job candidates in tech roles by 2025
Coalition Strategy
Our mission is to connect underrepresented candidates with in-demand tech jobs. We offer targeted training programs in IT and cybersecurity, along with personalized career coaching and networking opportunities. By bridging the gap between talent and opportunity, we are working to build a more diverse and innovative tech industry.
Member Roles
Employers
Businesses of all types and sizes have technology needs. Hire vetted, qualified candidates in our Talent Finder Portal.
Employer Advisor
Share your recruiting needs with educators and guide technology training curricula updates.
Educator
Advance curriculum to keep pace with employer needs and connect your students directly with employers.
Community Partner
Represent your professional, non-profit, or government organization, and broaden access to family wage careers for diverse candidates.
Member Activities & Benefits
Biannual Convening
All members enjoy networking with Industry, Education, and Community partners to learn best practices for talent acquisition and development in these live, biannual events.
Committees
Members who wish to take on a leadership role are welcome to join one of our committees. Meetings are quarterly and scheduled in advance.
Digital Hiring Tools
Employers and industry partners gain access to our Talent Finder Portal.
Coalition Industry Committee
As a member of the Industry Committee, you will play a critical role in informing curriculum in collaboration with other employers to ensure it stays relevant and effectively prepares students for the workforce. Currently, the Industry Committee is prioritizing these essential roles across all sectors:
Software Development | Cybersecurity | IT/Cloud Support | Data Analytics
With guidance from AWS, Accenture, Microsoft and WTIA, this committee proactively collaborates with the Education Committee ensuring key industry trends are considered and addressed by educators. Quarterly meetings: January, April, July, and October.
Coalition Education Committee
Discover the essential skills for tomorrow's workforce. Our Coalition connects you directly with employers, providing valuable insights into in-demand skills to help align your curriculum with the latest industry standards. Equip your students for success and get them HIRED!
Quarterly meetings: February, May, August, November.
Structure & Governance
Steering Committee
Executives from AWS and Accenture co-lead this committee, providing credibility, prioritization and policy for the Coalition and its initiatives.
Member Committees
Function-based committees that set the agenda for specific interests among membership groups such as employers and educators.
At-large Members
Organizations and individuals active in networking and utilizing the Coalition's resources.
Co-Leadership Partners
Washington Tech Workforce Coalition Funding & Management
Initial funding for the Coalition is from the US Department of Commerce Good Jobs Challenge grant through the Washington Jobs Initiative managed by Washington Student Achievement Council.
Computing for All, a 501(c)(3) technology education nonprofit organization based in Seattle, Washington, has trained diverse, low-income high school and college students for more than five years. In its role as the Washington State IT and Cybersecurity Sector Intermediary and backbone operator for the WJI grant, it manages the Tech Workforce Coalition.
