The employment security department shall consult with the following agencies prior to the issuance of the state occupational forecast:

(1) Office of financial management;

(2) Department of commerce;

(3) Department of labor and industries;

(4) State board for community and technical colleges;

(5) Superintendent of public instruction;

(6) Department of social and health services;

(7) Workforce training and education coordinating board; and

(8) Other state and local agencies as deemed appropriate by the commissioner of the employment security department.

These agencies shall cooperate with the employment security department, submitting information relevant to the generation of occupational forecasts.