Our Story
The Board of Directors and staff of Washington Vocational Services (WVS) believes every person with a disability has employment potential. Our purpose is to match the unique talents of each individual with the specific need of the employer.
WVS has been supporting choice, inclusion, and empowering clients since May 3, 1976. The purpose of the agency was and continues to be assisting persons who have disabilities succeed in the workplace. With the assistance of Edmonds Community College, funding was secured that allowed WVS to move into our first location in Mountlake Terrace, Washington. We currently service communities in the Puget Sound region from Vancouver to the Canadian border.
We are engaged in communities we serve through memberships in Economic Alliance Snohomish County, Economic Development Association of Skagit County and Community Employment Alliance.
Our Board of Directors and dedicated, well-trained staff have assisted well over 4,000 people in their skill development and search for integrated employment. Our primary funding is provided by Washington State Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, Washington State Developmental Disabilities Administration, and Auntie Anne's our Social Enterprise business.
Auntie Anne’s Hand Rolled Soft Pretzels® located in two locations at the Seattle Premium Outlets. WVS LLC opened their first store in May of 2005 and a second kiosk in 2015 to show the community that we are "all hands in."
We proudly employ team members who have also been served by Washington Vocational Services.
Every bite counts when it comes to making a difference! We look forward to seeing you soon!
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WVS has been supporting choice, inclusion, and empowering clients since May 3, 1976. The purpose of the agency was and continues to be assisting persons who have disabilities succeed in the workplace. With the assistance of Edmonds Community College, funding was secured that allowed WVS to move into our first location in Mountlake Terrace, Washington. We currently service communities in the Puget Sound region from Vancouver to the Canadian border.
We are engaged in communities we serve through memberships in Economic Alliance Snohomish County, Economic Development Association of Skagit County and Community Employment Alliance.
Our Board of Directors and dedicated, well-trained staff have assisted well over 4,000 people in their skill development and search for integrated employment. Our primary funding is provided by Washington State Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, Washington State Developmental Disabilities Administration, and Auntie Anne's our Social Enterprise business.
Auntie Anne’s Hand Rolled Soft Pretzels® located in two locations at the Seattle Premium Outlets. WVS LLC opened their first store in May of 2005 and a second kiosk in 2015 to show the community that we are "all hands in."
We proudly employ team members who have also been served by Washington Vocational Services.
Every bite counts when it comes to making a difference! We look forward to seeing you soon!
Click to view Annual Reports