Workforce Development

OED believes that the creation of a vibrant, balanced, and diversified economy should benefit individuals across all income levels and strives to facilitate access to economic opportunities for all of Seattle's residents. To achieve this, we partner with both the Seattle Jobs Initiative and the Seattle-King County Workforce Development Council.

• The Seattle Jobs Initiative (SJI) links community-based organizations, community colleges, and employers in a public/private partnership to recruit, train, place and retain low-income residents in living wage jobs.
• The Seattle-King County Workforce Development Council (WDC) facilitates job placement and training programs that equip adults with the skills and resources they need to attain living wage jobs.

Resources

• WorkSource Seattle connects businesses and job seekers with the necessary resources and tools for successful employment, life-long learning, and business development, to ensure a strong and vital economy.
• The City of Seattle's Employing Immigrants website provides quick and easy access to immigration-related employment law. Find useful and updated information on acceptable verification documents, legal hiring and firing practices and links to forms, resources and more.
• The Seattle Office for Civil Rights offers free training to businesses and the general public on anti-discrimination laws. SOCR's website also includes "What Every Business Owner Should Know," with sections on "Responding to a Discrimination Complaint" and "Helpful Information for Small Businesses and Landlords."

For additional assistance contact:

Matthew Houghton, Workforce Development Manager
matthew.houghton@seattle.gov
206-684-5596