What South Central Workforce does

South Central Workforce Development Council (SCWDC) is a federally designated local workforce development board established under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) to administer public workforce services across Kittitas, Klickitat, Skamania, and Yakima counties in south central Washington State. Headquartered at 1205 Ahtanum Ridge Drive in Union Gap, WA, the organization operates the WorkSource one-stop job center network through seven physical locations across its four-county region, supplemented by virtual service delivery and partnerships with community-based organizations including People For People (WIOA career counseling) and AJAC (apprenticeship programs). A 19-member Board of Directors with a business majority governs the organization under oversight from county commissioners.

SCWDC's core service portfolio encompasses WIOA Title I-B programs (Adult, Dislocated Worker, Youth), Incumbent Worker Training grants for businesses, Rapid Response services for layoffs and closures, registered apprenticeships (Industrial Maintenance Technician, Machinist, Automation Technician), the 11-week Manufacturing Academy (OSHA-10, Lean, CPR), Community Reinvestment Fund small-business grants, the Spanish-language Chismecito Y Cafecito entrepreneur program, WorkFirst welfare-to-work, Pathways Home RESET reentry support, Economic Security for All (EcSA) career accelerators, and Pre-Employment Transition Services for youth with disabilities. Educational partnerships with Yakima Valley College, Perry Technical Institute, and Central Washington University anchor career pathway delivery. Marketing and outreach run through the South Central Works podcast, monthly email newsletter, local media (Yakima Herald-Republic, KNDO, KIMA, Apple Valley News Now), job fairs, and community events.

The business model is government-funded rather than commercial. Primary revenue flows from U.S. Department of Labor WIOA Title I allocations (Adult, Dislocated Worker, Youth), supplemented by Washington State Department of Commerce (Community Reinvestment Fund, EcSA), Department of Social and Health Services (WorkFirst/TANF passthrough), Department of Vocational Rehabilitation (Pre-ETS), and Employment Security Department (Wagner-Peyser, labor market data). All services — for both job seekers and businesses — are provided at no cost to qualifying participants. The organization does not develop proprietary technology products; the WorkSourceWA.com online portal functions as a job-matching utility rather than a commercial platform. SCWDC has no headcount disclosed and no parent company; it operates independently as a 501(c)-equivalent public workforce system entity under a one-year One-Stop Operator contract (Baldoz Professional Services, July 2025–June 2026). Leadership comprises CEO Amy Martinez, CFO Tim Hoerner, COO/Equal Opportunity Officer Travis Piatz, Chief Impact Officer Meranda Smith, Director of Integrity and Compliance Ariana Cordova, and a senior management team handling business services and program coordination.

Name

South Central Workforce

Legal name

South Central Workforce Development Council

Website

https://scworkforce.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

South Central Workforce Development Council is a WIOA-designated workforce board operating the WorkSource center network across four Washington State counties, delivering free employment, training, apprenticeship, and small-business services to job seekers, employers, and youth.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Workforce Development Services

NAICS

Employment Services (5613), Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Administration of Human Resource Programs (except Education, Public Health, and Veterans' Affairs Programs) (92313)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Employment Agencies (7361)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Workforce Development Programs (WIOA/One-Stop Career Centers) (EDAAAOAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Dislocated Worker & Rapid Response / Reemployment Programs (EDAAAOAF), Apprenticeships, Pre-Apprenticeships & Work-Based Learning (EDAAAOAC), Incumbent Worker Training & Upskilling (EDAAAOAE), Employment & Job Readiness Support Services (BPAGAEAJ), Redundancy & Layoff Support Services (RIF Planning & Communications) (BPACAOAF)

Keywords

• Workforce development services
• Employment and training programs
• Apprenticeship and job training
• Incumbent worker training
• Community reinvestment grants

Headquarters

HQ city

Union

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Funding: Primary funding comes from the U.S. Department of Labor through WIOA Title I programs, which fund adult, dislocated worker, and youth workforce development services. Additional funding comes from Washington State Department of Commerce, Department of Social and Health Services, and other state agency partnerships.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

South Central Workforce Development Council operates the WorkSource one-stop job center network across Kittitas, Klickitat, Skamania, and Yakima counties in Washington State, delivering WIOA-funded employment, training, and support services to job seekers and businesses. Core offerings include WIOA Adult/Dislocated Worker/Youth programs, Incumbent Worker Training grants, Registered Apprenticeships, Rapid Response to layoffs, and the Manufacturing Academy. All WIOA-funded services are provided at no cost to qualifying individuals and businesses.

Product overview

South Central Workforce Development Council operates as a workforce development system delivering accessible, high-quality training and placement services for workers and businesses across Kittitas, Klickitat, Skamania, and Yakima counties in Washington State. The organization manages the WorkSource one-stop job center network and WIOA Title I-B programs (Adult, Dislocated Worker, and Youth). Core offerings include Incumbent Worker Training grants for businesses, apprenticeship programs in partnership with AJAC, Rapid Response services for business closures, and the Manufacturing Academy. Additional programs include Community Reinvestment Fund grants for small businesses, the Chismecito Y Cafecito Spanish-language business networking program, WorkFirst welfare-to-work programs, Pathways Home RESET reentry programs, and Economic Security for All initiatives. The council also provides labor market information and job fair services, operating as a customer-driven system that invests in strategic initiatives to strengthen the regional economy.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• WorkSource South Central Region: A partnership of state, local and nonprofit agencies providing employment and training services in Washington State through geographically targeted one-stop locations.
• South Central Works

Products and services

• WIOA Adult Program Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act program serving adults 18+ who are low-income and/or receiving public assistance, providing job search support and training connections.
• WIOA Dislocated Worker Program Program for individuals who lost jobs due to business closures, substantial layoffs, or other qualifying circumstances, including career planning, resume help, and tuition assistance.
• WIOA Youth Program Programs for in-school youth (ages 16-21) and out-of-school youth (ages 16-24) providing education, training, and career development support.
• Incumbent Worker Training (IWT) WIOA-funded competitive grant program providing funding to help eligible businesses train and retain employees through skill upgrades and process improvement training.
• Rapid Response to Business Closures and Layoffs Assistance for businesses facing closures or mass layoffs, including support for affected workers with unemployment benefits, healthcare options, and job search assistance at no charge.
• Apprenticeship Programs Registered apprenticeship programs in partnership with AJAC, covering occupations such as Industrial Maintenance Technician, Machinist, Industrial Manufacturing Technician, and Logistics Specialist.
• Manufacturing Academy An 11-week training program providing basic skills and certifications in OSHA-10, Lean Manufacturing, and CPR First Aid, free to eligible individuals.
• Labor Market Information Regional labor market data covering Yakima, Kittitas, Klickitat, and Skamania counties, including unemployment trends, wage information, and industry employment data.
• WorkSource System One-Stop Job Center Network providing employment and training services through geographically targeted locations, operated in partnership with state, local and nonprofit agencies.
• Community Reinvestment Fund (CRP) State-funded initiative providing Small Business Grants to support local entrepreneurs in historically impacted communities, aimed at reducing barriers to entrepreneurship.
• Chismecito Y Cafecito Spanish-language business networking and support program providing free resources, connections, and training workshops for Spanish-speaking entrepreneurs.
• WorkFirst Programs Washington State Commerce WorkFirst programs providing employment and training services for individuals receiving public assistance, including community jobs and community works programs.
• Pathways Home 6 RESET Program Reentry support program for individuals with justice involvement, providing employment transition services and career development support.
• Economic Security for All (EcSA) State-funded program providing career accelerator incentives and matched individual savings accounts to increase equity and support economic mobility.
• Job Fair Services Hiring events and job fair organization services connecting employers with job seekers, including targeted hiring events and recruitment support.
• Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) DVR Youth program providing pre-employment transition services for students with disabilities, including work-based learning experiences and job placement assistance.

Quantifiable outcome

• Free services to qualifying individuals and businesses - no cost for WIOA programs, training, or business services
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and secondary.

• Baldoz Professional Services (BPS)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 July 2025Baldoz Professional Services serves as the One-Stop Operator for South Central WorkSource centers, managing the integrated service delivery system across all locations. The contract runs from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026.
• People For PeoplecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPeople For People serves as the WIOA provider for South Central Washington, providing career counseling, case management, and direct services to workforce program participants. The organization connects job seekers with training and employment opportunities through the WorkSource system.
• AJAC (Apprenticeship and Jobs Corps)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAJAC partners with South Central Workforce to provide apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship programs including Industrial Maintenance Technician, Machinist, Industrial Manufacturing Technician, Machine Operator, Logistics Specialist, Operations Specialist, Production Technician (Youth), and Automation Technician (Youth) programs.
• Yakima Valley CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerYakima Valley College is a key educational partner providing higher education and workforce training programs in the region, including workforce education programs.
• Perry Technical InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPerry Technical Institute provides technical and trade skills training aligned with workforce development needs in manufacturing, healthcare, and other in-demand occupations.
• Department of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDVR provides pre-employment transition services (Pre-ETS) for youth with disabilities, helping students with disabilities transition from school to post-secondary employment through job coaching, work experience, and self-advocacy training.
• Washington State Department of Social and Health ServicesmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDSHS provides funding and referral pathways for workforce programs including WorkFirst (TANF) programs, connecting public assistance recipients with employment and training services.
• Washington Employment Security DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerESD operates Wagner-Peyser employment services and provides labor market information, unemployment insurance, and workforce data through the WorkSource system.
• Washington State Department of CommercecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDepartment of Commerce provides funding for Community Reinvestment Fund programs including the Career Accelerator Incentive Fund and Matched Individual Savings Account, supporting equity initiatives and economic opportunity.
• Central Washington UniversitysecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerCWU is an educational partner providing higher education pathways for workforce development participants seeking bachelor's and advanced degrees.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• WorkForce Central (Pierce County): Pierce County's WIOA-designated local workforce development board delivering the same Adult/Youth/Dislocated Worker services, IWT grants, and WorkSource center network under the Washington state WIOA framework.
• Seattle-King County Workforce Development Council: Other Washington State WIOA-designated local workforce development board serving a multi-county region with comparable Adult/Dislocated Worker/Youth programs, employer IWT grants, and WorkSource center operations. Directly comparable in mission, funding structure, and service mix.
• Spokane Workforce Council: Spokane-area WIOA local board delivering the same suite of WorkSource, WIOA Adult/Youth/Dislocated Worker, and business engagement programs across eastern Washington, sharing SCWDC's regional/rural service profile.
• Workforce Development Council of Snohomish County: Snohomish County's WIOA local workforce development board operating WorkSource centers, IWT, apprenticeship coordination, and business services — structurally identical to SCWDC under the same WIOA Title I framework.
• Benton-Franklin Workforce Development Council: Neighboring south-central Washington WIOA board operating WorkSource centers in the Tri-Cities region with overlapping agricultural/manufacturing labor market dynamics and identical WIOA program mix.
• Pacific Mountain Workforce Development Council: WIOA-designated board serving Pacific, Thurston, Mason, Lewis, and Grays Harbor counties with comparable WorkSource centers, apprenticeship partnerships, and Rapid Response services under the same Washington state policy environment.
• Workforce Southwest Washington: Southwest Washington WIOA local board serving Clark, Cowlitz, and Wahkiakum counties — adjacent to SCWDC's region and operating the same IWT, apprenticeship, and youth programs under identical federal/state guidance.

Others

• AJAC (Apprenticeship & Journeyman Training): Statewide apprenticeship sponsor and SCWDC's core partner for the Industrial Maintenance Technician, Machinist, and Manufacturing Academy programs. Provides the apprenticeship delivery infrastructure that SCWDC bundles into its business services offering.
• Washington State Workforce Board: State-level policy and coordination body that oversees Washington State's workforce development system, including SCWDC. Sets strategic direction, performance metrics, and state funding frameworks within which SCWDC operates.

Broad incumbents

• Goodwill of the Olympics and Rainier Region: Large regional nonprofit operating workforce development, job training, and reentry programs across western Washington. Broader portfolio and footprint than SCWDC, with overlapping youth, veteran, and dislocated worker services.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubepodcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/south-central-works/id1443436917?mt=2
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/scworkforce

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

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