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Seattle Jobs Initiative (SJI) is a non-profit organization that supports individuals from under-invested communities in building careers by creating equitable workforce systems and developing impactful partnerships to address structural racism. Founded in 1997 as a partnership between Mayor Norm Rice, Annie E. Casey Foundation, and Seattle's Office of Economic Development, SJI combines job-skills training, wraparound services, and business involvement to connect low-income individuals with living-wage jobs. With a focus on whole systems change and individual empowerment, SJI has a proven track record of breaking long-term cycles of poverty and providing pathways to sustainable careers. SJI's mission is to open doors to living-wage careers by providing personalized support, technical assistance, and resources to job seekers. They offer a range of programs and initiatives, including the Seattle Opportunity Work Corps, which provides training in green infrastructure and natural drainage systems, and the Student-Centered Design team, which partners with higher education and training institutions to make systems and programs more responsive to the needs of underserved students. SJI also conducts policy research and evaluation to complement their program efforts and achieve greater impact on low-income communities. Through their work, SJI is actively working towards creating a more equitable workforce in Seattle and beyond.Generated from the website

Trac Associates, located in Everett, WA, is a multicultural and multilingual employment services agency dedicated to helping individuals build sustainable careers that lead to self-sufficiency. They offer a range of services including training, rehabilitation, assessment, and counseling to support their clients' journey towards meaningful employment. With a commitment to inclusivity, Trac Associates provides tailored guidance for a diverse clientele, ensuring that language is not a barrier to achieving professional goals. Their comprehensive approach emphasizes both personal and professional development for those seeking to enhance their career prospects in Washington State. Generated from the website

Founded in 1939, the Employment Security Department helps workers and employers succeed in the global economy by delivering employment services. The department collects, analyzes and disseminates job-related data relating to Washington. It publishes job vacancy surveys and benefits reports. The Employment Security Department also manages unemployment insurance benefits. The department offers extended unemployment compensation and trade readjustment and disaster unemployment assistance programs for unemployed workers. It has paid more than $1 billion in unemployment benefits to over 289,000 people. The department manages WorkSource, which was established in 1999 and is a partnership of businesses, government agencies, colleges and nonprofit organizations.