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When: October 11, 2023, from 5-7pm

Learn about upcoming projects, valued at more than $2 billion, that WSDOT plans to  advertise over the next two years. This work includes mobility improvements, fish passage and preservation projects that are critical for keeping our economy and state moving between the King-Pierce county line and the Canadian border.

At the event, you will be able to connect with WSDOT staff and others  from within the industry – contractors and consultants. 

WSDOT’s Office of Equity and Civil Rights oversees a variety of initiatives aimed at diversifying the construction workforce and encouraging small, historically disadvantaged companies to pursue contract opportunities on WSDOT projects.

One of the office’s initiatives is the Pre-Apprenticeship and Supportive Services Program, or PASS. Pre-apprenticeships are hands-on training programs that help people enter the construction trades. The PASS program awards grants to organizations that provide pre-apprenticeship training, employment preparation, and support services to women, minorities and other disadvantaged individuals seeking a pathway to family wage jobs in highway construction.

The recent Regional Contracting Forum (September 20, 2023) successfully gathered business and contractors to meet with State agencies about projects and contracts that are happening currently and planned for the future. 

Regina Glenn was the emcee for the luncheon. The event showcased great partnerships that are growing across Washington State.