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New report cites gap in number of workers for many high-demand jobs in state

Without additional resources to train more workers in high-demand fields, Washington will face a continuing shortage of employees in those occupations,  a new report by the HECB and two other state higher education agencies concludes.  READ MORE.

HECB members voice alarm at continued state funding cuts

Members of the citizen board say they are "deeply troubled" by the state's inability to deliver on its central planning goal of raising educational attainment. Read more.

Reports on job training and financial aid presented to HECB

The HECB heard presentations on financial aid programs and future workforce needs at its January meeting in Olympia.  Read more.

New HECB web pages focus on earning college credit in high school

New web pages highlighting programs that enable students to earn college credit in high school were launched recently by the HECB and the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction. The pages show types of college credit granted for AP exam scores at the state’s two- and four-year colleges and universities. READ MORE.

HECB recommends state keep focused on achieving 2008 higher education goals

Washington should maintain its commitment to the goals contained in the state’s 2008 Strategic Master Plan for Higher Education, even though they were adopted under far less challenging economic circumstances than exist today, the HECB has recommended. READ MORE.