WHAT IS SOICC?

SOICC stands for State Occupational Information Coordinating Committee. The SOICC is composed of administrators and directors of various Washington State government agencies.

The Washington SOICC seeks to promote an effective workforce investment strategy based on accurate, up-to-date occupational and labor market information and comprehensive career development systems. The SOICC also supports an individual's need to understand the linkage between education and work, and to assist that individual explore, plan, and make informed choices about their careers.

Our Mission:

To enhance the ability of all individuals to make informed education and career choices that enable them to succeed in an economy that requires higher levels of skill and knowledge; and to improve the capacity of employment, training, and education providers to meet individual and employer needs for labor market information.

Committee Members Include:

• Vernon E. Stoner, Chair
  Commissioner, Employment Security Department

• Mike Fitzgerald
  Executive Director, Community, Trade and Economic Development

• Dan McConnon
  Director, Workforce Education, State Board for Community and Technical Colleges

• K. Wendy Holden
  Deputy Commissioner, Employment Security Department

• Jeanne Munro
  Director, Vocational Rehabilitation Services

• Ellen O'Brien Saunders
  Executive Director, Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board

The SOICC also has a Technical Advisory Group. Membership is as follows:

• Larry Malo, Chair
  Assistant Commissioner, Employment Security Department

• Gary Bodeutsch
  Director, Labor Market and Economic Analysis Branch

• Rob Fieldman
  Program Specialist, Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board

• Mike Porter
  Program Manager, State Board for Community and Technical Colleges

• Ginger Rich
  Program Manager, Community, Trade and Economic Development

• Dave Sugarman
  Program Administrator, Vocational Rehabilitation Services

For additonal information contact:

Michael J. Paris
Executive Director
SOICC
P.O. Box 9046
Olympia, Washington 98507-9046
VOICE: (360) 438-4803
FAX: (360) 438-3215
DATA: (360) 438-3240
E-Mail: mparis@wln.com

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