Item No.:                    6c_Supp 
Meeting Date:            JUNE 23, 2015 
Workforce Development Expansion 
2016 Funding Authorization Request 
Airport Sector 
Office of Social Responsibility

Overview 
Workforce Development Revised Strategy 
Action Requested 
Why Invest in Workforce Development 
Revised Airport Sector investment options &
metrics funding source options 
Implementation timeline 
Next steps 
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Proposed Workforce Development Strategy
Commissioner's Direction 
Continued strong support for workforce development 
Confirm sector approach as overarching framework 
Strengthen airport sector metrics and scope of work 
Modify scope for construction and maritime sectors 
Develop recommendations to support manufacturing
as an important sector 

Strengthen Port-related sectors 
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Action Request Summary 
Phase One: Issue RFP for Airport Sector 
Five Years Total Contract Value $5,550,000 
2016 Year One Contract Value $950,000 
Expand scope of work and outcomes 
Five Year contract  Port discretion annual options 
2016- Airport employer outreach and convenings 
- OSR, Commission, Airport 
Year 2 informed by additional stakeholder input: 
- Commission, CEO, employers, other stakeholders 
Airport contracted services to ensure uninterrupted services 
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Why Invest in Workforce Development 
Current and Emerging Challenges 
Shrinking pool of qualified workers 
Low unemployment rate (4.1%) reduces pool 
Shifting demographics of emerging workforce 
Low Skills-Low Wages 
Growing skills gap for middle wage jobs 
Limited pathways to quality jobs 
Lack of skilled workers limits economic growth 
Supports Airport operations 
Insufficient pipeline of qualified workers 
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Proposed Workforce Development Strategy
Expansion Recommendations 
Sector Approach 
Expand and strengthen current efforts at Sea-Tac 
Leverage Port's role in regional economic
development 
Identify new opportunities to leverage federal,
state and local investments 

Strengthen Port-Related Sectors 
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Airport Sector 
Current & Future Labor Market           Gaps/Needs 
Increasing Demand          Increasing Needs 
SeaTac's growth create new jobs     Recruitment  new & replacement 
Safety & security of Airport        Retention support 
Operations relies on skilled        Training:
workforce 
Current Labor Force            Safety & Security 
High turnover in entry level          Job-Related English 
positions                        Basic Skills 
Low wages, limited career          Career advancement
advancement                   (Customized) 
Turnover raises safety & security
issues                        * Resolution 3694 English Proficiency
Limited English proficiency        Policy encourages employers "to provide
paid leave to Covered Employees for on-
High cost of recruiting screening,   the-job English proficiency training". 
and training new employees 
Recruitment, training and retention needs of Airport employers 
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Airport Sector Investment Scope of Work 
Contract Deliverables & Expanded Services 
Job matching/placement 
Job readiness training 
Industry-specific skills training 
Increase Retention, Skills, Wages, Career
Advancement 
Increased employer partnerships 
Fund development/leverage funding available 

Deliverables for 2017 through 2020 will be reviewed annually 
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Airport Sector Investment Scope of Work 
Contract Deliverables & Expanded Services 
Expanded training (Airport University) 
Increased career navigation & counseling 
New training partnerships 
Retention, support and tracking 
Enhanced database 
Enhanced evaluation (looking back at outcomes) 

Deliverables for 2017 through 2020 will be reviewed annually 
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Airport Sector Metrics 
Evaluation of Outcomes 
Increased retention, skills, wages and career advancement 
New Work-Based ESL Training Implemented 
New Employer Partnerships 
Funds Leveraged (education fte, support resources) 
Participant Tracking System Implemented 
Demonstrated Learning Gains 
# Job Career Upgrades and # Increased Earnings
Job Retention (6 & 12 months) 

Measuring Results  Looking back at realized outcomes       10

Airport Sector Metrics 
Airport Sector Metrics   Current   2016    2017    2018    2019    2020 
Individuals Served 
6,499    6,000    6156    6316    6480    6648 
(unduplicated) 
# of Job Placements     1,236    1,750    1795    1842    1890    1939 
# of Hiring Employers     75     120     123     126     129     132 
Placement Hourly Wage  $10.28  $10.50  $11.25  $11.50  $12.00  $12.00 
Employers Served       100     125     125     128     130     132 
Job Listings             925     1,500    1539    1579    1620    1662 
Training Enrollments     337     400     410     421     432     443 
Training Completions     327     350     359     368     378     387 
$1.9m   1 new  1 new  1 new   1 new   1 new
New Funds Secured 
(4 yrs)   funder   funder   funder   funder   funder 
New Training Courses      4      2      1      1      1      1 

Expected results based on year over year Airport growth      11

Funding Sources 
Tax Levy Options 
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 

Funding options available to the Port 
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Next Steps/Timeline 
June/July 2015: 
Commission Approval of Recommendations & Budget 
Review statutory authority with Port Legal 
Release Airport Sector RFP 
August/September 2015: 
Present Revised Recommendations 
(Maritime, Construction, Manufacturing) 
October/November 2015: 
Evaluate Airport RFP responses, brief CEO and Commission 
December 2015: 
Execute Airport Sector Contract for January 2016 start 
Q1 2016: 
Airport Employer Convenings 
Develop recommendations and adjustments for 2017
Baseline work for a multi-year proposal in 2017 
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