Item No.:                    6a_Supp 
Meeting Date:          September 22, 2015 
Airport Workforce Development Contract 
2016 RFP and Contract Authorization Request 

Office of Social Responsibility 
Economic Development Division

Overview 
Request Summary 
Commissioner Input and Priorities 
Airport Labor Market Gaps and Needs 
Revised RFP Summaries 
Financial Implications and Funding Sources 
Action Item Request 
Next Steps 
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Request Summary 
Phase One: 
Airport Employment Center and Apprentice
Opportunities Project Continuity - Exercise its
authority under RCW 53.19.020(5) to execute an
amendment to the current Port Jobs contract (Airport
and AOP services) 
Execute Contracts for the Airport Sector 
o  Airport Employment Center Services 
o  Career Pathways Mapping, Strategy & Implementation 
Phase Two: Revised recommendations per Commission
input (maritime, manufacturing, trades etc.) Q4-2015 
Phased approach provides continuity while the program is expanded 
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Proposed Airport Sector Expansion
Commissioner's Input and Direction 
Continued strong support for workforce development 
Focus on career advancement approach and metrics
(airport operations  not just retail) 
Increase/expand employer engagement 
Separate employment and career advancement 
Clarify benefits for increased investment 

Commission committed to increasing program impact 
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Airport Sector 
Current Labor Market              Gaps/Needs 
Current Labor Force          Increasing Needs 
High turnover in entry level        SeaTac's growth creates new jobs 
positions                      Safety & security of Airport 
Low wages, limited career          Operations relies on skilled
advancement                workforce 
Turnover raises safety & security     Recruitment  new & replacement 
issues                         Retention support 
High cost of recruiting screening,    Training:
and training new employees          Safety & Security 
Limited English proficiency*           Job-Related English 
* Resolution 3694 English Proficiency     Basic Skills 
Policy encourages employers "to       Career advancement
provide paid leave to Covered          (Customized) 
Employees for on-the-job English       Limited English proficiency* 
proficiency training". 
Airport Employers need support to meet increasing workforce demands 
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Current Airport Scope of Work (2015) 
Employment and Support Services 
Job matching/placement 
Job search & soft skills training 
Connection to community services 
Employer Services 
Job fairs, targeted recruitment 
Customized training 
Career Advancement Services 
Career navigation & counseling (New 2015) 
Partnership with Highline, South College 
(industry-specific curricula and on-site training) 
Career pathways mapping 
Aviation sector services focus on support and advancement 
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RFP 1: Airport Employment Center RFP 
Outreach and Recruitment 
Job matching/placement 
Job readiness and core training 
Resume Writing, Interviewing, Job Search 
Customer Service, Safety & Security 
Food Handlers, SIDA Permit Support 
Navigation & counseling 
Employer Services 
Job fairs 
Targeted recruitment 
Employment Center services will reinforce entry-level success for all 
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RFP 2: Aviation Career Pathways 
Labor Market Demand - In-demand jobs and wages 
Education, training, employment, and support service
needs of job seekers and workers 
Gap Analysis 
Cross Agency and System Partnerships (workforce
development, education, social services, economic
development) 
Employer Engagement 
Program Design 
Implementation 
Second RFP focuses on retention and advancement 
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Career Pathways Framework 



Career ladders build skills for advancement 
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FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS 
Description      Airport Employment Center    Career Pathways   AOP 
Rent     Services     Total      Year One 
2015 (Current)   $300,000    $450,000   $750,000      0      $200,000 
2016      $325,000    $450,000   $775,000    $175,000   $100,000** 
2017      $350,000   $450,000   $800,000     TBD 
2018      $375,000   $450,000   $825,000     TBD 
2019      $400,000   $450,000   $850,000     TBD 
2020      $425,000   $450,000   $875,000     TBD 
Facilities Est.                             $300,000 
$1,875,000*    $2,250,000   $4,425,000     $175,000      $100,000 
TOTAL 2016-2020                           2016 only   1/1  6/30/2016
Port Jobs Admin                        $50,000** 
Transition 
* Rent is estimated. It will be adjusted annually to reflect actual costs 
** Port Jobs Admin and AOP costs are for six months January 1  June 30, 2016 
Proposed funding needs for continuity and expansion 
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Funding Sources 
Tax Levy 
o Fund Entire Amount 
Port Corporate Allocation 
o Allocate to divisions through corporate allocation 
o Review alternate funding models 
Airport Funds For Airport Portion 
o FAA audit pending 

The Port has several funding options 
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Action Requested 
To exercise its authority under RCW 53.19.020(5) and
authorize the CEO to execute an amendment to the current
Port Jobs contract - estimated value $538,000, total
contract value $4,178,581.68 and extend it for up to six
months; and 
Advertise and Execute RFPs for Airport Sector Workforce
Development Services 
1. Airport Employment Center Services 
Two-year term, 3 one-year options 
Total 5 year - $4,425,000 
2. Career Pathways Mapping and Strategy
Development/Implementation 
One-year term, $175,000 
Request Detail 
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