About Us
A Community Developing a Diverse, highly skilled Technology Workforce in Washington State
The Washington Tech Workforce Coalition is an open collaboration of organizations and individuals developing a diverse, highly skilled technology workforce throughout Washington state.
We are funded by the US Department of Commerce Good Jobs Challenge grant through the Washington Jobs Initiative (WJI), managed by the Washington Student Achievement Council. A Seattle non-profit, Computing for All, manages the Coalition in its role as sector intermediary.
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
The Industry Committee, led by Computing for All in collaboration with the Washington Technology Industry Association (WTIA), facilitates strategies for creating a robust talent pipeline and methods for employers to better recruit and assimilate new talent into their organization. The committee supports employers by clarifying and understanding their needs, identifying challenges and barriers to participation, and addressing these challenges through development of new or existing programs. As a committee member, you’ll attend quarterly meetings and any additional focused efforts per your interest.
Coalition Education Committee
The Education Committee is led by Computing for All with a focus on modernizing curriculum and career readiness strategies that address the evolving needs of industry. Sharing models and best practices from employers, this committee addresses program challenges and provides support to faculty. As a committee member, you’ll attend quarterly meetings and, according to your interests, participate in focused initiatives.
Structure & Governance
Steering Committee
Comprised of Co-Leadership partners & members. Provides prioritization and sets policy. Sets membership criteria and approval. Managed by Computing for All.
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.
