9a Workforce Development Policy Briefing Draft Policy Directive
1 2 3 4 Port of Seattle Commission 5 6 Work Force Development Policy 7 Directive 8 9 As Adopted 10 April 28, 2020 11 12 SECTION 1. Purpose. 13 14 Workforce development is critical to achieving the Port's primary mission to serve as an 15 economic development agency. Workforce development provides a substantial public and Port 16 benefit consistent with the Port's economic development goals: as an anchor institution the 17 Port will influence and leverage its leadership to promote port-related industries and economic 18 activities career pathways, equity and quality jobs. 19 20 The Port's workforce development objectives are to increase equitable access for workers in 21 the maritime, aviation, skilled trades, and port-related industries and activities and create the 22 opportunities for workers to acquire the skills and education they need to secure increasingly 23 complex and better compensated jobs. 24 25 The purpose of this Policy Directive is to guide the workforce development efforts of the Port of 26 Seattle and to support targeted efforts for near-port communities, underrepresented 27 communities, and port related industries in King County and in the general area, by supporting 28 programs that benefit the Port, its customers or tenants, or port-related economic activities. 29 30 This policy directive advances the Port of Seattle's commitment to workforce development 31 programs and is intended to: 32 33 1. Increase equitable access to economic prosperity 34 2. Leverage Port Impact 35 36 SECTION 2. Definitions. 37 38 When used in this policy directive, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings 39 given below unless the context in which they are included clearly indicates otherwise: 40 41 "Apprentice" means anindividual participating in a registered program that provides closely 42 supervised on-the-job training which may be supplemented with classroom instruction. 43 Apprentices receive wages when they begin and earn increases as they become proficient in 44 various skills. Once the program is complete, apprentices receive industry certifications and 45 licenses to practice their trade. 46 47 "Career and Technical Education" means the practice of teaching specific career skills to 48 students in middle school, high school, and post-secondary institutions. 49 50 "Career Connected Learning" means a continuum of events and work-related experiences 51 designed to create meaningful linkages between K-12 education and future employment 52 opportunities. They are typically broken down into a series of events classified as, "Awareness", 53 "Experiential", "Preparation", and "Launch." These events are geared towards creating 54 experiential awareness about career pipelines or pathways for young people from an early age. Port of Seattle Workforce Development Policy Directive Page 2 of 9 55 "Career Pathways" means an integrated collection of programs and services intended to 56 develop community members' core academic, technical and employability skills; provide them 57 with continuous education, training; and place them in high-demand, high-opportunity jobs and 58 careers. 59 60 "Community Capacity Building" means the process by which community members and 61 community organizations obtain, improve, and retain the skills, knowledge, tools, equipment, 62 and other resources needed to engage effectively in planning and decision-making processes 63 and advocate for self-determination in both policy and project decisions. 64 65 "Equity" means fair treatment, access, opportunity, and advancement for all people while 66 striving to identify and eliminate barriers that have prevented the full participation of some 67 groups. Improving equity involves (1) Ensuring access to opportunities and increasing fairness 68 with the procedures and processes of institutions or systems and (2) a fair, intentional 69 distribution of resources. For example, racial equity considers root causes of inequities and 70 results in the elimination of racism in all policies, practices, attitudes, and cultural messages at 71 the structural, institutional, and individual levels. 72 73 "Equity Driven" means embedding race, gender, and broad social equity approaches 74 throughout projects or programs. 75 76 "Fellowship" refers to programs designed to provide hands-on career experience and 77 mentorship to identify and guide program participants. 78 79 "Port related industries" means the aviation, maritime and construction sectors. 80 81 "Priority Hire Policy" means the Port of Seattle Resolution No. 3736 and amended by Resolution 82 No. 3746 adopted by the Port of Seattle Commission which strives to increase access to jobs for 83 qualified construction workers from economically distressed areas of King County to Port of 84 Seattle projects. 85 86 "Pre-Apprentice" means an individual participating in a registered program that provides the 87 training and skill development needed to meet the qualifications for entry into an 88 apprenticeship. These programs also provide wrap-around support that allows participants to 89 remain in the program. 90 91 "Underrepresented" means thosewho are furthest from economic opportunity and social 92 justice and where applicable, those individuals will be given preference, where appropriate and 93 legal to do so. 94 95 "Workforce Development"means the composite of strategies and services, including career 96 connected learning, K-12 education, worker and employer training and job matching that help 97 connect and retain regional workers to careers within the Port and port related industries, and Port of Seattle Workforce Development Policy Directive Page 3 of 9 98 that help ensure area businesses have access to the skilled workforce they need to thrive and 99 grow. 100 101 "Workforce Skills" means building lasting skills through on-the-job training, paid 102 apprenticeships, credentialing, and other career-building opportunities. 103 104 "Wrap-Around Services" means thoseservices and support systems including but not limited 105 to, public transportation assistance, clothing, tools, food assistance, child-care and monetary 106 compensation as allowable by law, regulations and funding sources, that promote access and 107 stronger alignment of workforce, education, vocational rehabilitation, and other human 108 services systems. 109 110 SECTION 3. Scope and Applicability. 111 112 This policy directive applies to all activities of Port of Seattle employees and related business 113 units that support workforce development efforts. These activities, under the Port's legal 114 authority include; youth employment and Career Connected Learning, the Port internship and 115 fellowship programs and other programs and contracts to be administered by the Port of 116 Seattle Workforce Development department. 117 118 SECTION 4. Responsibilities. 119 120 The Executive Director shall engage in the following activities in pursuit of this policy directive, 121 either directly or by appropriate redelegation of authority: 122 123 A. Develop and implement workforce development programs consistent with this policy 124 directive. 125 126 B. Incorporate current Port policies when developing and implementing workforce 127 development efforts, including the Port's Century Agenda, the Diversity in Contracting 128 Policy Directive, the Priority Hire Policy Directive, and other relevant Port policies. 129 130 C. Develop a workforce development strategic plan to implement this policy and guide the 131 Port of Seattle's engagement in the development of a diverse,equitable and inclusive 132 workforce in King County and the region, that includes the following elements: 133 134 1. An overview of workforce development best practices in port related industries 135 including: education, job placement assistance, training, coaching, navigation 136 assistance, and skills needs of workers to acquire jobs and advance in their careers; 137 138 2. A strategic overview of Port related industries for career connected learning 139 opportunities, gaps and possible areas of focus for the port with an emphasis on 140 equitable impact; 141 Port of Seattle Workforce Development Policy Directive Page 4 of 9 142 3. Identification of current and future labor and skills needs of the Port and port- 143 related industry employers; 144 145 4. Identification of gaps in port industry related training and education offerings with 146 recommendations for areas of opportunity; 147 148 5. Identification of additional funding sources and partnership opportunities to support 149 port related industries; 150 151 6. Identification of underrepresented communities that should be included in the 152 workforce development strategy; 153 154 7. Identification of all port resources needed to carry out the strategic plan. 155 156 SECTION 5. Policy. 157 158 To center diversity, equity and inclusion in its workforce development initiatives and to support 159 sustainable and competitive Port-related industries, the Port shall pursue the following goals: 160 161 A. Goal 1: Increase Equitable Access. Increase equitable workforce access for the trades in 162 port-related industries, with an emphasis on expanding access to near-port 163 communities which are furthest from economic and social justice. Develop metrics using 164 the following to demonstrate the increase in equitable access: 165 166 1. Focus on workforce training and education on Port and port-related industries 167 where the greatest gaps and disparities in equity and diversity exist and; 168 169 2. Promote access to wrap around services that are necessary to improve the structure 170 and delivery of services to individuals, including adults and youth who face barriers 171 to employment and job retention, where such services are allowed by law. 172 173 3. Career Pathways 174 (i.) Increase equitable access to career pathways in port and port-related 175 industries; 176 177 (ii.) Support the development of career pathways in port related industries, with 178 an emphasis on progressively high demand careers and in careers which the 179 Port of Seattle's economic vitality is dependentupon, as identified within the 180 workforce development strategic plan. 181 182 4. Career Connected Learning: Adopt Career Connected Learning best practices into 183 Port workforce development and internship programs for all four (4) of the 184 commonly identified phases: 185 (i) Awareness: provides youth an introductory level exposure to industries. Port of Seattle Workforce Development Policy Directive Page 5 of 9 186 187 (ii) Experiential: provides youth a focused level of direct exposure to industry 188 learning. 189 190 (iii) Preparation: provides youth with supervised, practical application of skills and 191 knowledge through extended direct interactions with industry professionals. 192 193 (iv) Launch: provides workforce-ready youth the preparation needed for 194 employment in a specific range of occupations. 195 196 B. Goal 2: Leverage Port's Impact. Identify and prioritize opportunities for leadership and 197 influence to promote a sector-based approach to workforce development centered on 198 equity, diversity and inclusion. 199 200 1. Make strategic investments in the maritime, aviation and construction sectors 201 where the Port is uniquely positioned to leverage the greatest community impact. 202 Develop metrics to demonstrate the opportunities for leadership, influence and 203 investment: 204 205 (i) Maritime Sector 206 a. Create awareness and access to maritime education and career pathways 207 in the maritime industry. 208 b. Create targeted emphasis to increase maritime workforce development 209 programs in near-port communities. 210 211 (ii) Aviation Sector 212 a. Leverage industry participation to increase recruitment and retention of 213 workers in high need careers. 214 b. Leverage industry investment in programs that support training for basic 215 skills and career advancement. 216 c. Invest Port funds in recruitment, retention, and training programs that will 217 leverage increased investment in aviation related careers. 218 219 (iii) Construction Sector 220 a. Continue to invest in critical training and outreach programs and leverage 221 increased participation from industry partners. 222 b. Evaluate Priority Hire apprenticeship goals and placements and create 223 stretch goals for apprenticeship placements. 224 225 2. Foster partnership with community-based organizations, educational institutions, 226 and government agencies to maximize the workforce development impact of the 227 Port of Seattle: 228 Port of Seattle Workforce Development Policy Directive Page 6 of 9 229 (i) Support Priority Hire implementation and ongoing government to government 230 coordination to improve apprenticeship outcomes for individuals living in 231 economically distressed zip codes, women and people of color. 232 233 (ii) Career and Technical Education 234 a. Coordinate with school districts to ensure Port interns are eligible for 235 career and technical academic credit when available. 236 b. Expand opportunities to support port and port related industry 237 apprentice and pre-apprentice programs as identified within the 238 workforce development strategic plan. 239 240 (iii) Youth Employment 241 a. Facilitate an increase in internship opportunities for the region's youth, 242 with a targeted emphasis on students in King County and a goal of 243 increasing opportunities by 500 placed interns a year, from 2021-2026. 244 b. Expand the Port of Seattle Intern Program to increase the number of 245 interns placed in Port of Seattle internships or within port connected 246 internship programs by 10% a year from 2021-2026. 247 c. Compensate interns placed with the Port of Seattle or within port 248 connected intern programs. 249 250 (Res. NNNN, N, YYYY) 251 252 SECTION 6. Program Evaluation. 253 254 The Executive Director, or a delegate, shall establish benchmarks and metrics to include, but 255 not be limited to the following: 256 257 A. Provide an annual report to the Commission no later than April 30th that will include: 258 259 1. The application of Career Connected Learning best practices that include leadership 260 and participation in Awareness, Experiential, Preparation, and Launch. 261 262 2. Evaluate the Port's workforce investments on an annual basis to show how the 263 Port's workforce development resources are utilized to leverage industry 264 involvement and to address evolving workforce training, education and retention 265 demand projections as necessary. 266 267 3. Identify investments, outcomes and progress of the Port's workforce development 268 efforts including, but not limited to: 269 270 (i) the number students placed in internships; 271 (ii) the number of persons trained, recruited, placed in jobs, and retained; 272 (iii) the types of jobs and range of compensation; Port of Seattle Workforce Development Policy Directive Page 7 of 9 273 (iv) the number and types of businesses that are served; 274 (v) any other tangible benefits realized by the port, the workers, businesses, 275 and the public. Port of Seattle Workforce Development Policy Directive Page 8 of 9 276 Revision History 277 278 Month D, YYYY Resolution NNNN, doing thus-and-such , was adopted. 279 Port of Seattle Workforce Development Policy Directive Page 9 of 9
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