Recovery and reinvestment at Employment Security
On February 16, 2009, Governor Chris Gregoire signed the first piece of her recovery plan for Washington. The Economic Security Act temporarily increases unemployment benefits in our state, which will push nearly $200 million into Washington’s communities – helping to sustain families and the businesses that serve them. The act also expands two unemployment-insurance programs that aid employers and workers in tough times.A day later, President Obama signed the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act. Approximately $65 million will flow into Washington for workforce programs administered by the Employment Security Department, as well as approximately $204 million by temporarily increasing unemployment benefits.
Federal recovery funding
ARRA (American Recovery & Reinvestment Act of 2009)
The federal stimulus package provides four areas of funding to Employment Security:- Worker training, summer jobs, dislocated workers
- Employment services
- Unemployment benefits
- Volunteer programs
Federal recovery-funds tracker
Jobs and training
Apply for a "stimulus job"Train for a new career
State recovery plan
The Economic Security Act amended state law in three areas:- Unemployment benefits
- Shared-Work Program
- Training-Benefits Program
ARRA information for state agencies and contractors
List an ARRA-funded job opening with Employment Security/WorkSourceHow to list an ARRA-funded job with WorkSource
Frequently asked questions for ARRA employers
