Service Provider Opportunities

The Agriculture Sector Recovery Program is a solution prioritizing workforce recovery initiatives for Thurston County. It focuses on recruiting and developing employees, subsidizing their wages, and informing the public of available career paths in the agriculture sector while increasing and expanding agricultural knowledge. Specifically, it highlights agricultural employers in crop production, livestock production, animal slaughtering, and processing. We aim to build and develop talent and invest in long-term recovery by working with local businesses to restore our workforce.

Agricultural Producers will work with Washington State University Extension (WSU) to develop career pathways and define the required skills for the job seekers that align with the program goals. Applicants selected will receive up to $20,000.00 in subsidized wage support for one year (12 months). This will include On-The-Job-Trainings (OJT) that support the career pathway that may include third-party training providers with these workers earning at or above $40,000 annually.

Eligibility

Successful Respondents to this request for applications will be:

• • Agricultural employers directly engaged in crop production, livestock production, shellfish and animal slaughter and processing
  • Business must be located in Thurston County
  • Licensed WA State businesses that were established prior to 02/2020