Goal Area 5: Education, Job Skills & Supports

Below is summary information for the human services programs funded by the City in 2024 that support education, job skills and other supports to help individuals reach their full potential.

Please be aware that agencies may not provide information for all demographic categories, leading to potential inconsistencies in the data.

Hispanic/Latino identity is considered an ethnicity by the Census. Because of this, individuals who identify as Hispanic/Latino will select a race in addition to their ethnicity. Please see the Census FAQ About Race and Ethnicity for more information.

BIPOC refers to Black, Indigenous, and other People of Color

AMI refers to Area Median Income as determined by the US Department Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

 

GOAL AREA 5 - AT A GLANCE
Total Funds Allocated for 2024 $78,834
Total Organizations Funded  5
BIPOC Organizations
 0 (0%)
Total Programs Funded 6
 Unduplicated Households 103
 Unduplicated Individuals 130
Client Racial and Ethnic Identity     Count      Percent
American Indian/Alaska Native  2 2%
Asian/Asian American 23 18%
Black/African American 22 17%
Latino/Hispanic 21 16%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander  1 1%
White/Caucasian 52 40%
Other 9 7%
Multi-Racial 13 10%
Unknown 8 6%
 TOTAL 130   

 

Organization: Friends of Youth

Program: Homeless Youth Employment Services 

BIPOC Organization: No

Amount Funded (2024): $15,000

Unduplicated Households Served: 12

Unduplicated Individuals Served: 12

Program Overview: Integrated wraparound service within Friends of Youth shelter and housing programs, working with young people experiencing homelessness to develop skills and resources that promote financial independence. Services are convenient, free, and low-barrier, including group activities through Job Club, individualized support from Employment Case Managers, and connection to employment opportunities including agency-subsidized paid internships.

Race
Racial Identity   Count    Percent  
 American Indian/Alaskan Native 0 0%
 Asian/Asian American 1 8%
 Black/African American 5 42%
 Latino/Hispanic 4 33%
 Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander   0 0%
 White/Caucasian 2 17%
 Other 2 17%
 Multi-Racial 2 17%
 Unknown 0 0%
 TOTAL  12
Gender
 Gender Identity      Count      Percent  
 Female 6 50%
 Male 3 25%
 Transgender 2 17%
 Unknown 1 8%
 TOTAL  12
  
Age
 Age      Count      Percent  
0-5 0 0%
6-12 0 0%
13-17 0 0%
18-24 10 83%
25-34 2 17%
35-54 0 0%
55-74 0 0%
75-84 0 0%
85+ 0 0%
Unknown   0 0%
 TOTAL  12  
Income
Income Level   Count     Percent  
 Very Low (<30% AMI)  12 100%
 Low (<50% AMI) 0 0%
 Moderate (<80% AMI)  0 0%
 Above (>80% AMI) 0 0%
 Unknown 0 0%
 TOTAL  12  
Housing
 Housing Status   Count   Percent 
 Unhoused   10  83%
 Housed 2 17%
 Unknown 0 0%
 TOTAL   12  
Disability
 Disability Status   Count   Percent 
 Yes  5 42%
 No 5 42%
 Unknown 2 17%
 TOTAL   12  
English Proficiency
 English Proficiency    Count   Percent 
 Limited  0 0%
 Proficient 12 100%
 Unknown 0 0%
 TOTAL   12  
Organization: HERO House NW

Program: Supported Employment

BIPOC Organization: No

Amount Funded (2024): $11,770

Unduplicated Households Served: 17

Unduplicated Individuals Served: 19

Program Overview: Serves adults with mental illness using the “Clubhouse model”, an evidence-based practice that builds a working environment for members to engage in meaningful work that builds self-esteem with the goal of returning to work.  

Race
Racial Identity    Count       Percent  
 American Indian/Alaskan Native 0 0%
 Asian/Asian American 3 16%
 Black/African American 2 11%
 Latino/Hispanic 1 5%
 Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander   0 0%
 White/Caucasian 8 42%
 Other 4 21%
 Multi-Racial 2 11%
 Unknown 0 0%
 TOTAL  19  
Gender
 Gender Identity      Count      Percent   
 Female 5 26%
 Male 10 53%
 Transgender 1 5%
 Unknown 3 16%
 TOTAL  19  
Age
 Age     Count      Percent   
0-5 0 0%
6-12 0 0%
13-17 0 0%
18-24 1 5%
25-34 4 21%
35-54 7 37%
55-74 6 32%
75-84 1 5%
85+ 0 0%
Unknown   0 0%
 TOTAL  19  
Income
Income Level    Count       Percent   
 Very Low (<30% AMI)  19 100%
 Low (<50% AMI) 0 0%
 Moderate (<80% AMI)  0 0%
 Above (>80% AMI) 0 0%
 Unknown 0 0%
 TOTAL  19  
Housing
 Housing Status   Count   Percent 
 Unhoused  0 0%
 Housed 19 100%
 Unknown 0 0%
 TOTAL  19  
Disability
 Disability Status   Count   Percent 
 Yes  19 100%
 No 0 0%
 Unknown 0 0%
 TOTAL  19  
English Proficiency
 English Proficiency   Count   Percent 
 Limited 0 0%
 Proficient 19 100%
 Unknown 0 0%
 TOTAL  19  
Organization: Hopelink

Program: Adult Education

BIPOC Organization: No

Amount Funded (2024): $10,700

Unduplicated Households Served: 37

Unduplicated Individuals Served: 39

Program Overview: Offers two types of classes that create opportunity for people to identify the unique skills they already have, develop new skills, and make progress toward gaining living wage employment. Participants can take GED/High School + classes, which help students earn their GED or high school diploma or English for Work classes, an opportunity for immigrants and refugees improve their English in preparation for employment.

Race
Racial Identity    Count       Percent  
 American Indian/Alaskan Native 2 5%
 Asian/Asian American 8 21%
 Black/African American 4 10%
 Latino/Hispanic 8 21%
 Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander   1 3%
 White/Caucasian 17 44%
 Other 1 3%
 Multi-Racial 4 10%
 Unknown 0 0%
 TOTAL  39  
Gender
 Gender Identity      Count      Percent   
 Female 29 74%
 Male 9 23%
 Transgender 1 3%
 Unknown 0 0%
 TOTAL  39  
Age
 Age      Count       Percent   
0-5 0 0%
6-12 0 0%
13-17 1 3%
18-24 4 10%
25-34 15 38%
35-54 15 38%
55-74 4 10%
75-84 0 0%
85+ 0 0%
Unknown   0 0%
 TOTAL  39  
Income
Income Level  Count     Percent   
 Very Low (<30% AMI)  24 65%
 Low (<50% AMI) 5 14%
 Moderate (<80% AMI)  6 16%
 Above (>80% AMI) 2 5%
 Unknown 0 0%
 TOTAL  37  
Housing
 Housing Status   Count   Percent 
 Unhoused  2 5%
 Housed 37 95%
 Unknown 0 0%
 TOTAL   39  
Disability
 Disability Status   Count   Percent 
 Yes 5 13%
 No 33 95%
 Unknown 0 0%
 TOTAL  39  
English Proficiency
 English Proficiency   Count   Percent 
 Limited 15 38%
 Proficient 22 56%
 Unknown 2 5%
 TOTAL  39  
Organization: Hopelink

Program: Employment Program

BIPOC Organization: No

Amount Funded (2024): $10,700

Unduplicated Households Served: 25

Unduplicated Individuals Served: 26

Program Overview: Serves job seekers in north and east King County at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level including homeless and very low-income clients who have a multitude of issues that hinder their ability to seek, secure, and maintain living wage employment for themselves and their families. Support services include career assessment, job search, resume and cover letter writing, job applications, interview preparation, job skills workshops, and job retention.

Race
Racial Identity    Count       Percent  
 American Indian/Alaskan Native 0 0%
 Asian/Asian American 8 31%
 Black/African American 3 12%
 Latino/Hispanic 3 12%
 Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander   0 0%
 White/Caucasian 9 35%
 Other 1 4%
 Multi-Racial 2 8%
 Unknown 3 12%
 TOTAL  26  
Gender
 Gender Identity      Count       Percent   
 Female 18 69%
 Male 7 27%
 Transgender 0 0%
 Unknown 1 4%
 TOTAL  26  
Age
 Age     Count      Percent   
0-5 0 0%
6-12 0 0%
13-17 0 %
18-24 1 4%
25-34 4 15%
35-54 20 77%
55-74 1 4%
75-84 0 0%
85+ 0 0%
Unknown   0 0%
 TOTAL  26  
Income
Income Level  Count      Percent   
 Very Low (<30% AMI)  22 88%
 Low (<50% AMI) 2 8%
 Moderate (<80% AMI)  1 4%
 Above (>80% AMI) 0 0%
 Unknown 0 0%
 TOTAL  26  
Housing
 Housing Status    Count   Percent 
 Unhoused  2 8%
 Housed 24 92%
 Unknown 0 0%
 TOTAL  26  
Disability
 Disability Status   Count   Percent 
 Yes  5 19%
 No 19 73%
 Unknown 2 8%
 TOTAL   26  
English Proficiency
 English Proficiency    Count   Percent 
 Limited 8 31%
 Proficient 18 73%
 Unknown 2 8%
 TOTAL   26  
Organization: IKRON of Greater Seattle

Program: Integrated Employment Services

BIPOC Organization: No

Amount Funded (2024): $16,050

Unduplicated Households Served: 12

Unduplicated Individuals Served: 12

Program Overview: Combines employment readiness activities (career assessments, interview preparation, resume and cover letter writing), job placement and job maintenance activities, with other supports and behavioral health services. Integrating all services under one roof with a wraparound concept to care, facilitates increased quality of care and improved outcomes. The ultimate goal of its services is successful integration in the community through employment.

Race
Racial Identity    Count       Percent  
 American Indian/Alaskan Native 0 0%
 Asian/Asian American 0 0%
 Black/African American 0 0%
 Latino/Hispanic 3 25%
 Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander   0 0%
 White/Caucasian 9 75%
 Other 0 0%
 Multi-Racial 1 8%
 Unknown 2 17%
 TOTAL  12  
Gender
 Gender Identity      Count       Percent   
 Female 5 42%
 Male 5 42%
 Transgender 0 0%
 Unknown 2 17%
 TOTAL  12  
Age
 Age      Count       Percent   
0-5 0 0%
6-12 0 0%
13-17 0 0%
18-24 1 8%
25-34 5 42%
35-54 4 33%
55-74 1 8%
75-84 1 8%
85+ 0 0%
Unknown   0 0%
 TOTAL  12  
Income
Income Level    Count       Percent   
 Very Low (<30% AMI)  7 58%
 Low (<50% AMI) 1 8%
 Moderate (<80% AMI)  1 8%
 Above (>80% AMI) 0 0%
 Unknown 3 25%
 TOTAL  12  
Housing
 Housing Status    Count   Percent 
 Unhoused  0 0%
 Housed 10 83%
 Unknown 2 17%
 TOTAL  12  
Disability
 Disability Status   Count   Percent 
 Yes 7 58%
 No 0 0%
 Unknown 5 42%
 TOTAL  12  
English Proficiency
 English Proficiency   Count   Percent 
 Limited   0 0%
 Proficient 11 92%
 Unknown 1 8%
 TOTAL   12  
Organization: YWCA of Seattle-King-Snohomish

Program: Eastside Employment Services

BIPOC Organization: No

Amount Funded (2024): $14,614

Unduplicated Households Served: No Data Submitted

Unduplicated Individuals Served: 22

Program Overview: Provides culturally-specific programs focusing on economic independence and advancement. While inclusive of all, EES centers on Black/African-American communities and those who are structurally positioned furthest from opportunity to support them with career navigation, soft skills, vocational training, financial capability, and job placement/job retention services.

Race
Racial Identity    Count       Percent  
 American Indian/Alaskan Native 0 0%
 Asian/Asian American 3 32%
 Black/African American 8 36%
 Latino/Hispanic 2 9%
 Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander   0 0%
 White/Caucasian 7 32%
 Other 1 5%
 Multi-Racial 2 9%
 Unknown 1 5%
 TOTAL  22  
Gender
 Gender Identity     Count       Percent   
 Female 17 77%
 Male 5 23%
 Transgender 0 0%
 Unknown 0 0%
 TOTAL  22  
Age
 Age      Count       Percent   
0-5 0 0%
6-12 0 0%
13-17 0 0%
18-24 0 0%
25-34 3 14%
35-54 16 73%
55-74 3 14%
75-84 0 0%
85+ 0 0%
Unknown   0 0%
 TOTAL  22  
Income
Income Level    Count       Percent   
 Very Low (<30% AMI)  15 68%
 Low (<50% AMI) 7 32%
 Moderate (<80% AMI)  0 0%
 Above (>80% AMI) 0 0%
 Unknown 0 0%
 TOTAL  22  
Housing
 Housing Status   Count   Percent 
 Unhoused   4 18%
 Housed 18 82%
 Unknown 0 0%
 TOTAL  22  
Disability
 Disability Status   Count   Percent 
 Yes   2 9%
 No 20 91%
 Unknown 0 0%
 TOTAL  22  
English Proficiency
 English Proficiency   Count   Percent 
 Limited   4 18%
 Proficient 18 82%
 Unknown 0 0%
 TOTAL  22  
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