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We are seeking an innovative and entrepreneurial leader for our portfolio of state and national work. The position provides an opportunity to drive continued growth in existing areas of practice,…

Last Friday’s ruling by the Supreme Court removing the constitutional right to abortion deals a devastating blow to the basic human right to safe healthcare services. Women of color, especially…

Since 1997 SJI has worked to connect individuals from underinvested communities into career pathways and to build workforce systems that work for all. We are excited to celebrate the work…

Seattle Jobs Initiative (SJI) is an organization deeply committed to and guided in its daily work by its mission. Bounded by a set of values, SJI drives toward its vision…

SJI is seeking an experienced vendor partner to carry out a refresh project for the SNAP to Skills website (Drupal), a product of USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service.

SJI is a proud co-convener of the Healthcare Industry Leadership Table (HILT) and we are excited to see the Sound Careers in Healthcare Week return on Monday, April 25 –…

We are seeking an innovative and entrepreneurial leader for our portfolio of state and national work. The position provides an opportunity to drive continued growth in existing areas of practice,…

The initial wave of COVID layoffs between March 15th and April 25th, 2020, severely impacted younger Seattle area workers.

About Kathleen Carson Kathleen Carson leads SJI research focused on regional and national labor markets, educational access, and workforce development program evaluation. Her work is rooted in the understanding that…

About Elodie Marlet In Elodie’s role as a Senior Research Analyst, she has co-authored multiple exploratory studies on labor market gaps and opportunities. She has also worked on more focused…

The digital divide has long been recognized as a factor contributing to the economic marginalization of low-income communities, particularly Black, Indigenous, and other communities of color (BIPOC communities). The pandemic…

The Student-Centered Design team’s Bri Nguyen and Natasha Bennett recently spoke about their work on the “All In: Student Pathways Forward” podcast, hosted by Marc Goldberg. Bri and Natasha discussed the importance…

The COVID-19 pandemic had severe consequences in King County’s labor market. Successive waves of contaminations led to extended social distancing and gathering restrictions. Hospitality and personal services businesses experienced a…

The race to carbon neutrality and zero carbon emissions in many economic sectors is transforming construction, building operations, and electricity production and distribution with important ripples in the workforce.