PORT OF SEATTLE 
MEMORANDUM 
COMMISSION AGENDA               Item No.      7c 
STAFF BRIEFING 
Date of Meeting  May 26, 2015 
DATE:    May 13, 2015 
TO:     Ted Fick, Chief Executive Officer 
FROM:    Luis Navarro, Director, Office of Social Responsibility 
SUBJECT:  2014 Office of Social Responsibility Annual Report to Commission 
SYNOPSIS 
The 2014 Social Responsibility report presents the impacts of the Port's continued
commitment to increasing access to opportunities for small businesses and the outcomes
of the Port's investment in workforce development, and the contribution by Port staff in
the local communities through our annual giving campaign and voluntarism.
As required under the Small Business Resolution #3618, and per the service contract with
Port Jobs, the Commission must receive annual reports describing the previous year's
results.

BACKGROUND 
The Office of Social Responsibility (OSR) mission is to support the Port of Seattle's job
creation and economic development efforts in the communities we serve, and our
programs help ensure that port activities are conducted within a framework of equity,
inclusion and equal access to economic opportunity.
OSR manages the Small Business Program, with the goal of increasing the number of
small business firms applying, competing, and successfully attaining port procurement
opportunities; and by offering assistance with navigating port rules, regulations, and
systems. OSR also manages the Workforce Development Program contracts that provide
job training, job search assistance, and link Port tenants with a workforce in port-related
sectors. 
OSR provides direct support services to all port divisions in the areas of small business
procurement and workforce development and coordinates the community giving
campaign and employee engagement in the community. Priorities remain developing and
maintaining positive external relationships with the various communities we serve
through our interaction with non-profits, labor and tenants, small, medium and large
business, trade organizations, contractors, workforce development organizations, civic
and business groups. 


Template revised May 30, 2013.

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May 13, 2015 
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RESULTS AT A GLANCE 
2014 was a successful year in several fronts including small business participation and
workforce development initiatives.  OSR provided direct support and guidance in
collaboration with many internal and external stakeholders. The Commission and CEO
provided key guidance and direction. The following are the key results for 2014: 
Small Business 
In 2014, 31.34% of Port expenditures went to small business, generating over $112
million in revenue for small firms compared to 30% or $39.3 million in 2013. 
Participation of Small Contractor and Supplier (SCS) certified firms increased to 9%
in 2014, from 8% in 2013. Over $31 million went to 95 SCS firms. 
Generated over $8 million combined for certified Disadvantaged Business (DBE),
Minority Business (MBE), and Women Business Enterprises (WBE) compared to
$4.2 million in 2013. 
Workforce Development 
Port Jobs assisted nearly 6,500 community members through the Airport Jobs center,
helping 1,143 to get jobs at the airport compared to 1,275 in 2013. 
337 people received in training on-site through Airport University  134 in collegelevel
classes, with 109 earning credits compared to 325 in 2013. 
The Apprenticeship Opportunity Project (AOP) served 333 people and helped 150 
enter Registered Apprenticeships with an average starting wage of $21.11/hour 
compared to 157 in 2013. 
On the Port's large public works projects, 201apprentices worked 14.8% of the labor
hours compared to 12.3% in 2013. Overall, the percentage of apprentice hours by
minorities (26%) and women (9.6%) increased to nearly 30% (unduplicated).
Community Giving Campaign and Employee Volunteerism 
Individual contributions by Port employee contribution amounts increased generating
over $111,000 for 144 nonprofit charities, but the number of participants decreased
by 40%. 
The Port Association of Volunteer Employees (PAVE) helped 325 people volunteer
more than 880 hours of time for causes such as tutoring children, cleaning up the
environment, feeding the hungry and combating homelessness.

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SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM 
OSR supports the Century Agenda's goal of increasing the proportion of funds spent by 
the Port with qualified small business firms on construction, consulting, and goods and
services to 40%. 
Efforts and Events 
Organizing events specifically for Port vendors, maximizing membership in
organizations, and outreach efforts such as; direct interaction with small businesses,
attending events organized by local chapters of chambers of commerce and by other
public agencies, including a one-day "Navigating Ports", held in conjunction with the
Port of Tacoma and Port of Everett. We also deploy a strategic media campaign that
includes ads in ethnic newspapers, radio, newsletters and event programs. 
The OSR team also relies on Port leaders, project managers and staff in general to 
support these efforts. Only with support and participation from all parts of the
organization will we achieve the Century Agenda goal, while creating an inclusive small
business program. At the end of 2014, there were 1,380 small businesses registered on
the port's roster. Of those firms; 398 are SCS certified, 182 are WBE certified, 195 are
MBE certified, and 183 are DBE certified.
Small Business Strategies and Tools 
In 2014, the Port accomplished 31.34% small business participation vs. 30% in 2013. The
following are the small business strategies managed by OSR to increase the participation
of small firms, including those owned by women and minorities: 
Small Contractors and Suppliers Program (SCS) 
In 2014, 2010, the Port joined King County in supporting small businesses certified
by King County as SCS firms. A single SCS certification provides incentives with
King County, Sound Transit and the Port of Seattle. 
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program (DBE) 
A federal program required for all federally assisted projects, which includes
construction and consulting services. The current three year DBE goal approved by
the Federal Aviation Administration for the period 2013-2014-2015 is 5.44%. 
Minority (MBE) & Women (WBE) Business Enterprises
A Washington State's Office of Minority and Woman Businesses Enterprise
(OMWBE) program that certifies minority and women owned businesses. OSR is
very engaged in supporting the participation of these businesses in all Port contracting
opportunities, and continue to encourage all departments to utilize MBE and WBE
firms.

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The Small Business Environment 
The small business community continues to communicate that it is still a struggle, but
small business owners also feel that the business climate is getting better. However,
minority and women owned businesses continue to express that government agencies
remain a challenge. At the Port, our efforts for more inclusive small business
participation continue to be measured against Initiative 200, which prohibits preferences
in Washington State public contracts. However, OSR continues to explore innovative and
legal means to increase the participation of women and minority owned-businesses, and
still remain compliant with State laws. Improved outreach, Port leadership, staff support,
and technical assistance are all part of the Port's commitment to inclusion in the small
business opportunities. 
Disparity Study 
In 2014, the Port of Seattle completed a Disparity Study, which revealed some disparities
in our contracting to the minority and woman owned business communities. In response
of the results, OSR is working on several recommendations for CEO and Commission
review to be presented in July 2015. Also working with Port Staff and FAA OSR will
evaluate the possibility of moving from "Race-Neutral" to a "Race-Conscious" DBE
program on our federally assisted contracts. 
Small Business Outreach 
In 2014, OSR staff presented and participated in 26 small business outreach events, and
placed at least 44 ads in local newspapers encouraging small businesses to participate in
the Port's small business program. An example of strategic outreach is the support for the
drayage truck program. These trucks provide a critical service by carrying goods between
the port and warehouses throughout the region. Many drivers own one or two trucks. The
port works with a variety of agencies to help these small business owners succeed, while
upgrading the fleet and reducing its impact on local air quality. The Clean Truck ScRAPS
program helps truck owners meet this requirement by offering up to $30,000 to scrap old
trucks and replace them with newer ones. We partnered with Seattle's African Chamber
of Commerce to host business workshops for truck owner-operators. Workshops cover
the basics of owning a business, such as creating a business plan and sound financial
practices, and understanding port-specific rules and regulations of vehicle maintenance
management.

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WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT 
A diverse, skilled workforce and a strong middle class are critical to sustain and grow our
economy. The port supports a range of job training and programs to connect people with
the skills they need to secure quality jobs, and increase productivity and earnings. At the
same time, the port works to connect businesses with the talent they need to compete and
thrive. OSR supports workforce development programs that provide quality job training
and job search assistance to ensure that all members of our community can access and
advance in the jobs created by the Port and its tenants. 
Workforce Development Initiatives 
The following are OSR's support for the Century Agenda strategic objective of
increasing workforce training, job and business opportunities for local communities in 
port sectors: 
Port Jobs  Airport Jobs Office 
OSR contracts with Port Jobs to connect Airport tenants (airlines, concessionaires, etc.) 
in need of employees with local job seekers. The Airport Jobs office partners with
employers to maintain a database of job openings that provides job seekers with
information and job search assistance. Then, offers job skills workshops and supports the
hiring and onboarding processes and events, saving employers time and money. The 2014
cost to the port associated with the Port Jobs contract included: $736,000 in contract
payments, and approximately $330,230.56 as in-kind contribution. 
Served nearly 6,500 community members 
Helped 1,143 people get jobs at the Airport, with an average starting wage of
$10.28 (up from $10.09 in 2013) 
o  These jobs mean almost $18 million in new wages to Port Jobs' clients and
their families (one year earnings estimate) 
o  The most common jobs clients went into include customer/passenger service
(26%), ramp agents, baggage handlers and fueling services (23%), food
service and sales associates (22%), and janitorial/cleaning services (15%) 
o  Served the workforce needs of 100 Airport tenants and concessionaires  
helping to post 925 jobs and assisting with 144 hiring events and job fairs 
Port Jobs  Airport University 
Port Jobs operates the Airport University program. Airport University, a partnership with
Highline College and South Seattle College, brings college classes to workers at Sea-Tac
Airport. Through college courses and jobs skills workshops, airport workers can progress
along career pathways in the hospitality, trade, transportation, logistics and tourism
industries, and make progress toward college certificates and degrees.  Class offerings
through Airport University range from workshops to help people get through initial

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employment hurdles (such as preparing to pass the Secure Identification Display Area
[SIDA] badging or food handler's permit tests), to earning industry-recognized
certifications (such as SuperHost customer service), to earning college credit that counts
towards certificate and degree programs in local community colleges. In 2014, Port Jobs'
Airport University program: 
Served 337 students in courses and workshops, an increase of 14% over 2013. 
o  109 of these students successfully completed college-level courses offered in
partnership with Highline Community College 
o  222 of the students participated in non-credit job skills workshops 
Pre-Apprenticeship Training & Apprenticeship Pipelines 
Apprenticeship programs are typically operated by unions in the skilled trades  
employers hire the apprentices who earn wages while learning on-the-job from journeylevel
employees and in the classroom from college faculty. Because apprenticeships lead
to well-paying jobs, it is important to ensure all members of the community, including
traditionally under-represented groups such as women and people of color, have access to
and can succeed in apprenticeship programs in our region. OSR supports apprenticeship
opportunities in two ways. 
Apprenticeship Opportunities Project (AOP) 
Through the non-profit ANEW and their AOP program, women, people of color,
veterans, and other community members learn about apprenticeship opportunities, gain
the skills they need to become apprentices, and access the resources needed to
successfully reach journey status. In 2014, ANEW: 
Served 333 people) 
o  40% of the AOP participants were women (only about 4% of construction
apprentices in WA are women), and 50% were people of color 
o  The types of assistance (other than training) most frequently provided to
participants were transportation, work clothing and boots, and work-related
fees 
Helped 150 participants get into registered apprenticeships, with an average
starting wage of $21.11 per hour 
o  These placements mean over $4 million in new wages to Port Jobs' clients
and their families 
o  The majority of the new apprentices signed on as Electricians and Ironworkers
(30% each), followed by Laborers (19%), and Carpenters (8%)

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Apprenticeship Utilization on Port of Seattle Construction Projects 
The Port has a number of major construction projects underway at all times that require
the work of a wide range of skilled trades' people. Requiring that a percentage of this
work be done by apprentices is one way to maintain this workforce pipeline, and 
encourage our contractors to use a diverse pool of apprentices on Port projects supports
equal access to training and economic opportunity so the next generation of workers is
able to gain the skills and experience they need. 
On large public works projects (over $1 million), the Port sets a target that 15% of the
craft hours be performed by Apprentices, and within that, diversity and inclusion goals
for 15% of the apprentice hours to be performed by minority apprentices and 10% by
women apprentices. 
In 2014, on PLA and large public works Port projects: 
Apprentices performed 14.8% of all labor hours, compared to 12.3% in 2013 
o  201 apprentices worked on these projects, earning almost $1.2 million in 
wages 
o  25% of the apprentice hours were worked by apprentices of color compared to
17% in 2013 and 9.6% of the apprentice hours were worked by female
apprentices nearly double last year's rate of 4.9%. 
The Workforce Development Environment 
In 2014, the Port Commission made significant commitments to expand the Port's 
involvement in workforce development through its Quality Jobs Initiative.  The
Commission approved two components of the initiative Resolution 3694, a minimum
wage and compensation policy for aeronautical workers; and a Motion expanding the
Port's support for workforce development. The Port Commission's motion on Increasing
Workforce Development and Career Opportunities Activities, adopted in July 2014,
which articulates the Port's major goals for workforce development and directs the Port
to develop effective strategies to achieve them.  Recommendations for expanding
workforce development and career advancement will be considered in 2015 for
implementation in 2016. 
Workforce Development Outreach 
The port provides numerous internship opportunities to a wide variety of participants
from high school to graduate programs during the summer months. In addition, two
professional fellowships encourage pathways to career advancement and talent
acquisition in public service. The Veterans Fellowship Program facilitates veteran's
transition from military service to civilian employment. The National Urban Fellowship
is a national leadership program that develops and mentors women and people of color to
excel in public service and executive leadership.







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COMMUNITY GIVING CAMPAIGN 
Port employees participate through payroll deductions, making giving easier in
accordance with established guidelines. The number of employees contributing decreased
in 2014, but individual contribution amounts increased generating over $111,000
supporting 144 nonprofit charities. Port employees also supported missions of advancing
educational opportunities, health care needs, providing food for the hungry and services
for those in need. Recipient organizations help clean our environment, rescue animals,
support veterans and provide emergency disaster relief. 
Port staff founded the Port Association of Volunteer Employees. PAVE serves as an
employee resource group helping employees across the port to identify and participate in
local volunteer opportunities throughout the year. In its first year, PAVE helped 325
people volunteer more than hours of time for causes such as tutoring children, cleaning
up the environment, feeding the hungry and combating homelessness. 

ATTACHMENTS TO THIS BRIEFING 
Computer slide presentation. 
Office of Social Responsibility 2014 Report to the Community 
Port Jobs' 2014 annual report 

PREVIOUS COMMISSION ACTIONS OR BRIEFINGS 
December 2, 2014  POS Disparity Study Results 
November 11, 2014  Workforce Development Strategy Briefing 
September 30, 2014  Workforce Development Expansion Strategy 
July 1, 2014  Workforce Development and Career Opportunities Activities 
November 2, 2010  Workforce Development Services Contract 
January 26, 2010  Resolution No. 3618, as amended, Second Reading and
Final Passage. Small Contractors and Suppliers (SCS) Program