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Port Jobs 2013 Annual Report Port Jobs receives funding and in-kind support from the Pathway to a Vibrant Seattle Port Ec'ononly" Wa 0 SE ' 8: Distribution Passenger Services Air Cargo 8: Logistics Short Haul Truckers Customer Financial Education . ' ~,\\ "re 5- 1.!" ..- I ' ' "" l l " l 'r r! ' ,~ I WDisloc :3) Work M , a; J i) 'CH|LD(ARERESOURCES 4; ; HOUSING ASSISTANCE KEY 2013 RESULTS Expanding Opportunities. Building Success. Background In 1993, the Port of Seattle spearheaded the creation of Port Jobs, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. As a workforce intermediary, Port Jobs brings together stakeholders to address workforce issues in Port-related business sectors. Port Jobs supports a vibrant and equitable Port-related economy; we connect King County residents to jobs and training opportunities in the airport, trade, logistics, construction, and maritime sectors. 2013 Snapshot Port Jobs served 7,013 people across all of its programs in 2013. Key outcomes include: 6,704job seekers assisted and 1,402 openpositions filled with 72 companies at Sea-Tac Airport. (Airport Jobs) 325 airport workers and job seekers enrolled in onsite college classes and jobs skillsworkshops. (Airport University) 157 people placed in apprenticeships and trades-related jobs earning an average of $20.07 per hour plus benefits. (Apprenticeship Opportunities Project) Port Jobs also continued its work in international trade, transportation andlogistics (ITTL), including completing a study/employer scan examining career and educational pathways, developing a new Airport University class in ITTL, engaging air cargo employers, and surveying drayage truck drivers. "The programs and people at Port Jobs are key to the vibrancy and health of the Sea-Tac, Seattle, and King County communities." -Paul Lawson, District Manager, and Suzette Graham, General Manager, Ivar's Seafood 1 2013 FUNDING Leveraging the Port of Seattle's Support The Port of Seattle is Port Jobs' largest funder. In 2013, the Port provided $725,000 in direct funding to Port Jobs, and also $138,000 in in-kind support. The Port of Seattle's 2013 direct and in-kind funding to Port Jobs includes support for Port Jobs' Pier 66 operations, Airport Jobs, and major funding for the Apprenticeship Opportunities Project, which is administered by Port Jobs through a subcontract with ANEW (Apprenticeship and Non-Traditional Employment for Women). The funding from the Port of Seattle acts as leverage for other funding. In 2013, Port Jobs raised nearly $400,000 in additional funding from private foundation grants, earned income, United Way of King County, the City of Seattle, King County, and state and federal government. This funding provides additional operational support for Airport Jobs, the Apprenticeship Opportunities Project, Airport University, and wrap-around services. As a result of this support, jobseekers placed through our programs had an estimated annualized income of morethan $21,000,000 in 2013. 2013 Funders Port of Seattle City of Seattle Office of Economic Development King County WA Department of Social and Health Services (Basic Food Employment and Training A JOB SEEKER LOOKS AT "HOTLIST" JOB Program) OPENINGS AT THE AIRPORT Skill-Up Washington United Way of King County 2 AIRPORT JOBS Connecting Job Seekers and Employers at Sea-Tac Airport Port Jobs opened Airport Jobs in 2000 to provide a centralized employment center that connects job seekers with airport companies recruiting new workers at Sea-Tac Airport. Any airport employer is welcome to post position openings through us, and anyone looking for a job is welcome in our office. 2013 Outcomes 6,704 job seekers served. 72 airport companies hired 1,275 Airport Jobs clients, filling 1,402 open positions. Placement wages ranged from $9.19 to $31.90 per hour, at an average of $10.09per hour. JOB SEEKERS LOOKING FOR WORK AT AIRPORT JOBS Participants were hired as ramp agents/baggage Chart 1: Airport Jobs placements by handlers, cleaners, food occupation (n=1,402) preparation and serving workers, wheelchair assistants, sales associates and other positions. See Chart 1. 3 AIRPORT UNIVERSITY College Classes for Airport Workers Airport University, a partnership with Highline Community College and the Seattle College District, 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. 2013 Outcomes In 2013, 325 airport workers and jobseekers participated in Airport University: 88 people took college courses taught at the airport in partnership with Highline Community College. Students worked for ground service, airlines, concessionaires and retail companies. Classes are offered tuition-free to income- College classes eligible students through scholarships provided by Port Jobs. In 2013, 80 10-Key Mastery peoplereceived training College 100 Keyboarding scholarships. MS Office 2010 (Excel, Access, 253 people completed jobs skills Outlook, Word) workshops to prepare for the Secure Customer Service/SuperHost Identification Display Area (SIDA) badge, Introduction to the Computer Introduction to the Internet Airfield Operations Area (AOA) badge and Washington State Food Handlers Permit Job skills workshops tests. Port Jobs also provided interview SIDA badge test preparation preparation and online application AOA test preparation workshops for job seekers. Food handlers permit preparation Twelve airport workers earned 15- Interview preparation credit Business Technology (BTECH) Online applications certificates from Highline Community College by completing classes entirely through Airport University and while working at the airport. 4 THE APPRENTICESHIP OPPORTUNITIES PROJECT Connecting Residents to Well-Paying Construction Careers Created in 1994, the Apprenticeship Opportunities Project (AOP) helps low-income individuals, women, and people of color enter and succeed in apprenticeships and in trades-related jobs. Port Jobs partners with Apprenticeship and Nontraditional Employment for Women (ANEW) to operate AOP. 2013 Outcomes 157 people entered apprenticeships and trades-related jobs. There was a strong demand for workers in the electrical trades (See Chart 2), which AOP helped fill along with placements in several other skilled trades. The average placement wage was $20.07 per hour plus benefits. AOP provided assistance to 137people for work-related or emergency needs to help apprentices successfully enter or persist in their careers in the trades. Most assistance was for PREPARING FOR APPRENTICESHIP gas, work clothing, testing fees, and bus fare. Chart 2: AOP Placements byTrade (n=157) All other Carpenters 5% 5% Painters 5% Electricians 39% Laborers 22% Ironworkers 24% 5 TRANSPORTATION AND LOGISTICS Workforce Development in the Port-Related Transportation and Logistics Sector In 2013, Port Jobs continued its efforts to support workforce development and create linkages to jobs in the Port-related international trade, transportation and logistics (ITTL) sector. This work aligns with several of the strategies outlined in the Port of Seattle's Century Agenda, including positioning the Puget Sound region as a premier international logistics hub. 2013 Highlights Completed On the Move, a study and employer scan that examined pathways to jobs in the transportation and logistics sector, with a particular focus on air cargo and port- related jobs. This study outlines next steps for Port Jobs' work in connecting job seekers with ITTL careers and educational pathways. Began development of a new Airport University class called Introduction to International Trade, Transportation and Logistics . This course, which will be offered in January 2014, will provide a strong foundation for airport workers interested in the transportation and logistics sector and career exploration. Worked with the Port's Air Cargo Operations Manager to reach out to aircargo employers regarding Port Jobs' services and to identify workforce hiring needs. Disseminated surveys to drayage truck drivers at port terminals as part of the Port's joint research study with the University of Washington. 6 STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES Supporting the Port of Seattle's Century Agenda Port Jobs' workforce efforts support the following Port of Seattle Century Agenda strategies and objectives: "Position the Puget Sound Region as a premier international logistics hub", including tripling air cargo volume and growing seaport annual container volume. "Increase work force training, job and business opportunities for local communities in trade, travel and logistics." AIRPORT WORKERS EARN COLLEGE CERTIFICATES AT HIGHLINE COMMUNITY COLLEGE THROUGH AIRPORT UNIVERSITY 7 Port Jobs Board of Directors ExecutiveCommittee Tom Byers Chair Partner, Cedar River Group, LLC James Fearn Vice Chair General Counsel, Seattle Housing Authority Judith Olsen Secretary/Treasurer Executive Director, Impact Capital Port JobsStaff Heather Worthley Executive Director Vilma Cinciene LaJuana Lewis Airport Jobs Assistant Program Manager Office Manager Lynnette Consego Genet Muhe Program Manager Employment Services Representative Trena Cloyd Simon Nesterov Airport Jobs Program Manager Computer Lab Aide Denise Johnson Tammy Teachout Airport University Program Assistant Program Coordinator Stephanie Kellner Mary Turla Senior Researcher/Program Developer Airport University Coordinator c/o Port of Seattle P.O. Box 1209 Seattle, WA 98111 (206) 787-3882 www.portjobs.org
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