Who do we serve?
The Recompete Pilot Program is designed to primarily serve residents of Clallam and Jefferson counties, ages 25-54, who are currently unemployed or not meeting the target wage of $26/hr. with benefits.. Our goal is to provide resources to help connect these individuals to good jobs on the Olympic Peninsula.
Beyond those demographics, coalition partners aim to serve all North Olympic Peninsula community members. Programs may have different eligibility requirements.
Recompete partners are also working with local employers and small businesses to identify workforce needs, small business advising, small business loans, and additional supports.
How did we get here?
Industry decline
​The forest products and fishing industries declined on the Olympic Peninsula, resulting in job loss and economic depression.
Phase 2 Application​
The coalition continued with a second round of applications for Phase 2 of the grant.
Preparation & Programs Begin
Some programs began right away, while the coalition as a whole laid groundwork by hiring staff, getting structures in place, and planning various projects.
Phase 1 Application
A regional coalition led by Clallam County applied for the grant, and from over 500 applications nationwide, we were announced as 1 of 22 finalists for Phase 1.
Awardees announced
Clallam County was announced as 1 of 6 recipients of the grant across the US!
Programs available & projects in progress
Programs for wraparound services and job skills training are available now or coming soon. Job creation projects are in progress. See the latest updates as of March 2026 here.
