State of Washington
Washington state agencies with positions across the state.
Roles to Explore: Administrative support, public services, IT, transportation and skilled-trade roles.
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Official agencies, major employers and practical employment resources—organized for people who are ready to work.
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Free Local Job & Training Help — American Job Centers
American Job Centers can help you find local openings, connect with employers, prepare for interviews and explore training assistance. Basic employment help is free. Some training and additional services require eligibility approval and available funding. Services vary by center, and employment is not guaranteed.
Find a Job Center Near Me ↗
Enter your city or ZIP code in the official finder. Contact the center to confirm services and appointment requirements.
Ask for more than résumé help:“Which employers are hiring near my city? Can you refer me to suitable openings? Are hiring events, paid training or on-the-job training available?”
What is WIOA, and who pays for this help?
WIOA means Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. It is a federal law supporting employment and training services nationwide, not an agency or a job board. American Job Centers bring together public workforce programs and partner services. Local names vary; in California they are called America’s Job Centers of California.
Centers can provide job listings, employer referrals, placement assistance, hiring events, skills assessments and career counseling. Eligible applicants may also receive approved training or other support. Ask your local center which services it provides; a referral does not guarantee an interview or a job.
Federal funding is allocated to states and local workforce areas, alongside other partner-program funding. Standard public job-search and referral services are free to job seekers and employers; employers do not pay a placement commission for these referrals. These are public workforce services rather than a commercial recruiting agency.
You can ask for basic job-search help without assuming you qualify for every WIOA-funded service. Staff determine eligibility for programs with additional requirements.
Official explanations: U.S. Department of Labor — WIOA · American Job Center services. Reviewed October 9, 2026.
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Jobs and training in Washington
Search the state job bank, or enter your ZIP code to find a local center. Ask about job-search help, training eligibility, apprenticeships and support for your circumstances. Funding and program eligibility vary.
Job-bank source: CareerOneStop state directory · Reviewed October 9, 2026. A directory listing does not guarantee current openings. If a bank is unavailable, use the center locator.Washington residents
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Discover Washington
Explore the clickable region map, 15 largest communities and a closer look at the state.
Open Discover WashingtonTraining & Employment Support
Official job centers, apprenticeships, wage guidance and referrals for your circumstances.
Find Washington ResourcesIndustries & Workforce Priorities
Explore state-specific industries, NJS pathways and workforce guidance with clear source status.
Explore Work in WashingtonDirect employer career links
30 Major Employers in Washington — Explore Their Careers
Explore public, private and nonprofit employers with Washington operations. This selected directory is not a ranking by employee count or an endorsement. Choose a field, then visit the employer’s own career site.
Government & Public Services
Washington Employment Security Department
Washington agency administering employment and benefit services.
Roles to Explore: Customer service, program support, benefits administration, IT and analysis.
Search Washington Employment Security Department CareersWashington State Department of Corrections
State correctional facilities and community-supervision services.
Roles to Explore: Corrections officers, healthcare, food service, trades and administration.
Search Washington State Department of Corrections CareersEducation & Research
University of Washington
Public university in Seattle with campuses in Bothell and Tacoma.
Roles to Explore: Administrative support, facilities, IT, research, healthcare and teaching.
Search University of Washington CareersWashington State University
Public land-grant university with multiple Washington campuses.
Roles to Explore: Administrative support, facilities, research, IT and teaching roles.
Search Washington State University CareersWestern Washington University
Public university in Bellingham serving northwest Washington.
Roles to Explore: Office support, custodial services, facilities, IT and teaching.
Search Western Washington University CareersTransportation & Infrastructure
Washington State Department of Transportation
State agency responsible for Washington transportation infrastructure and ferries.
Roles to Explore: Highway maintenance, ferry operations, engineering, administration and IT.
Search Washington State Department of Transportation CareersHealthcare & Support
Washington State Department of Health
State public-health agency serving communities across Washington.
Roles to Explore: Administrative support, laboratory, public-health, IT and program roles.
Search Washington State Department of Health CareersProvidence
Hospitals and clinics serving Washington communities.
Roles to Explore: Patient registration, environmental services, medical assistants, nursing and IT.
Search Providence CareersVirginia Mason Franciscan Health / CommonSpirit Health
Washington hospitals and clinics within the CommonSpirit health system.
Roles to Explore: Patient access, food service, technicians, nursing and administrative support.
Search Virginia Mason Franciscan Health / CommonSpirit Health CareersKaiser Permanente
Healthcare organization with Washington medical facilities.
Roles to Explore: Patient service, medical assistants, nursing, pharmacy and IT.
Search Kaiser Permanente CareersMultiCare Health System
Washington-based health system serving communities across the state.
Roles to Explore: Patient support, registration, medical assistants, nursing and administration.
Search MultiCare Health System CareersTransportation & Logistics
U.S. Postal Service
Federal postal operations serving Washington communities.
Roles to Explore: Mail carriers, mail handlers, retail clerks, drivers and maintenance.
Search U.S. Postal Service CareersFedEx
Parcel and freight operations with Washington locations.
Roles to Explore: Package handlers, couriers, drivers, dispatch and operations support.
Search FedEx CareersUPS
Package delivery and logistics operations serving Washington.
Roles to Explore: Package handlers, drivers, mechanics, customer service and supervision.
Search UPS CareersRetail & Distribution
Walmart
Retail stores and distribution operations in Washington.
Roles to Explore: Cashiers, stocking, order fulfillment, distribution and supervision.
Search Walmart CareersCostco Wholesale
Warehouse retailer with corporate and IT operations in Issaquah.
Roles to Explore: Warehouse assistants, stocking, food service, administration and IT.
Search Costco Wholesale CareersThe Home Depot
Home-improvement stores serving Washington communities.
Roles to Explore: Sales associates, cashiers, merchandising, warehouse and supervision.
Search The Home Depot CareersTechnology & Distribution
Amazon
Corporate, technology and fulfillment operations in the Puget Sound region.
Roles to Explore: Warehouse associates, delivery operations, administration, IT and engineering.
Search Amazon CareersRetail & Food
Safeway / Albertsons
Grocery stores operating in Washington under Safeway and Albertsons brands.
Roles to Explore: Grocery clerks, bakery and deli staff, pharmacy, distribution and management.
Search Safeway / Albertsons CareersKroger / Fred Meyer
Fred Meyer grocery and general-merchandise stores throughout Washington.
Roles to Explore: Cashiers, stocking, grocery departments, pharmacy and store leadership.
Search Kroger / Fred Meyer CareersTechnology & Data
Microsoft
Technology company with Redmond and Seattle-area operations.
Roles to Explore: Business support, customer success, software, data and technical roles.
Search Microsoft CareersAerospace & Manufacturing
Boeing
Aircraft manufacturing and aerospace operations in Washington.
Roles to Explore: Assembly, machining, quality inspection, engineering and business support.
Search Boeing CareersTechnology & Telecommunications
T-Mobile
Telecommunications company with Bellevue and Washington retail operations.
Roles to Explore: Retail sales, customer support, administration, networking and engineering.
Search T-Mobile CareersTransportation & Aviation
Alaska Airlines
Airline with Seattle-area headquarters and Washington airport operations.
Roles to Explore: Airport customer service, ramp service, maintenance, flight and office roles.
Search Alaska Airlines CareersRestaurants & Coffee
Starbucks
Coffeehouses and Seattle support-center operations.
Roles to Explore: Baristas, shift supervisors, store management, finance and technology.
Search Starbucks CareersHospitality
Marriott International
Hotel career opportunities in Washington; individual properties may have separate operators.
Roles to Explore: Front desk, housekeeping, food service, maintenance and management.
Search Marriott International CareersEnvironmental Services
WM (Waste Management)
Waste collection, recycling and disposal operations in Washington.
Roles to Explore: Drivers, equipment operators, mechanics, customer service and administration.
Search WM (Waste Management) CareersFood & Beverage
Swire Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola bottling and distribution operations in Washington.
Roles to Explore: Production, warehouse, delivery, merchandising and maintenance.
Search Swire Coca-Cola CareersFood-Service Contractors
Aramark
Contract food-service and facilities operations at Washington client sites.
Roles to Explore: Food-service workers, cooks, custodial staff, maintenance and supervision.
Search Aramark CareersSources & Review: Career destinations reviewed October 10, 2026. Buttons link to official employer pages or their designated hiring portals. Some require JavaScript or an account; Employee counts are not used to rank this selection.
NJS is an independent resource directory. Inclusion does not imply sponsorship, endorsement or an employer relationship. Confirm openings and instructions with the employer.
Search the Washington State Job BankAvailable in every state
Federal employment resources
Federal opportunities are not confined to Washington, D.C. Search national, regional and state-based federal openings, learn the application process and identify special hiring paths.
Dedicated assistance
Employment resources for veterans
Use these national resources, and ask your local American Job Center about veteran services and priority of service.
U.S. Department of Labor VETS ↗CareerOneStop for Veterans ↗VETERAN SKILLSMy Next Move for Veterans
Enter a military occupation to identify related civilian careers and understand how service experience may transfer to the workforce.
Free · Military-to-civilian matching · U.S. Department of LaborTranslate military experience ↗Accessible pathways
Disability employment resources
Explore accommodation guidance and Social Security employment support. Ask your local American Job Center about accessible services and referrals to state vocational rehabilitation.
ODEP ↗Job Accommodation Network ↗Ticket to Work ↗A route back into work
Returning after years of unemployment
Use the dedicated NJS pathway to build recent experience, find recurring volunteer assignments, request WIOA and paid-work-experience support, and search positions that may provide training.
Open the long-absence pathway →Local searches for Washington
Find American Job Centers ↗Find volunteer opportunities ↗Search no-experience-required roles ↗Search employers that will train ↗During the 50-state verification phase, these pathways will be placed beside direct employment links for the 15 largest cities in Washington.
Schools and public preschool
Find education employers in Washington.
Use the official national directories below to identify every public school district, Head Start or Early Head Start operator and public pre-K program serving each city. Then follow the identified district or program operator to its official employment page.
Public school districts
NCES official district locator—search each city and Washington.
Open district locator ↗Head Start and Early Head Start
Find publicly supported early-childhood programs by city or ZIP code.
Open Head Start locator ↗SchoolSpring
Search current school-system and classroom-support openings.
Search education jobs ↗Preschool and Early Childhood Jobs
National employment sources, job titles and qualification guidance.
Open the NJS center →Jobs inside major institutions
The building name and employer name may be different.
Search both the institution and the contractors that may operate dining, environmental services, patient transport, custodial work, security, facilities or temporary staffing inside it.
National service contractors
Compass Group USAFood service, cashiering, housekeeping, patient transport, laundry and facilitiesCrothall HealthcarePatient transport, environmental services, floor care, linen and equipment distributionMorrison HealthcarePatient dining, tray line, food service, utility, cashier and cook rolesChartwells K–12 & Higher EducationCafeteria, dining, barista, cashier, utility, catering and cook rolesSodexoPatient transport, environmental services, food service, utility and facilitiesAramarkEVS, janitorial, food service, laundry and facilitiesHHSHousekeeping, food service, patient transport, floor care, laundry and maintenanceXanitosEVS, hospital housekeeping, patient transport, observation, laundry and linenABM IndustriesCustodial, grounds, wheelchair assistance, parking, shuttle and maintenanceHealthcare Services GroupHousekeeping, laundry, dining, dishwashing, cooking and food serviceElior North AmericaFood service, utility, dishwashing, cooking and cashieringSchool and college staffing
ESSSubstitute teachers, paraprofessionals, clerical staff, custodians and food serviceKelly EducationSubstitute teaching, tutoring, classroom support, clerical, cafeteria and custodial workChartwells K–12Cafeteria, cashier, dishwasher, food preparation and cook rolesAramark Student NutritionFood service, cooking, cashiering, utility and some custodial rolesSodexo School ServicesFood service, custodial, grounds and facilitiesSecurity contractors
Allied UniversalSecurity officer, lobby ambassador, access control, dispatch and patrolGardaWorld Security ServicesSecurity, patrol, access control and special-event assignmentsSecuritas USASecurity officer, reception, mobile patrol and access controlBus and airplane cleaning
ABM AviationAircraft cabin cleaning, wheelchair assistance, terminal cleaning, parking, shuttle and facility servicesUnifi AviationCabin service, aircraft cleaning, ground handling, baggage, wheelchair and ramp workSwissportAircraft cleaning, ground handling, lounge, cargo, ramp and passenger servicesMenzies AviationCabin cleaning, ground services, fueling, cargo and ramp operationsPrimeFlight Aviation ServicesAircraft appearance, cabin cleaning, baggage, wheelchair, ramp and passenger servicesProspect Airport ServicesCabin appearance, passenger assistance, baggage, skycap and airport supportTransdev North AmericaBus cleaning, fueling, utility, maintenance, operations and drivingMV TransportationVehicle cleaning, utility, maintenance, dispatch, operations and drivingRATP Dev USABus servicing, cleaning, maintenance, operations and drivingKeolis North AmericaVehicle service, cleaning, maintenance, rail and bus operationsGeneral staffing and re-entry agencies
PeopleReadyLocal, on-site temporary work in general labor, hospitality, events, warehousing, retail and manufacturing. Search by city or ZIP code; assignments vary by location.Adecco USAManufacturing, warehouse, customer service, healthcare support, office and hospitalityManpowerCustodial, production, warehouse, packaging, administration and general laborRandstad USAWarehouse, manufacturing, office, customer service, healthcare administration and logisticsKelly ServicesOffice, warehouse, manufacturing, education, customer service and light industrialExpress Employment ProfessionalsAdministrative, light industrial, skilled trades and professional assignmentsEmploybridgeManufacturing, warehouse, logistics and transportationStaffmark GroupWarehouse, production, clerical, call-center and logisticsRegional footprints are approximate because contractors gain and lose accounts. A current career-page result for a Washington city or ZIP code is more reliable than an older service-area list.
Healthcare employers
Search hospital careers in Washington
Search by city or ZIP code, then confirm the role and application instructions with the employer. NJS’s direct local hospital and public-employer collections are still being researched.