Goal Area 5: Education, Job Skills & Supports
Below is summary information for the human services programs funded by the City in 2025 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 of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
| GOAL AREA 5 - AT A GLANCE |
| Total Funds Allocated for 2025 |
$43,770 |
| Total Organizations Funded |
3 |
BIPOC Organizations
|
0 (0%) |
| Total Programs Funded |
3 |
| Unduplicated Households |
45 |
| Unduplicated Individuals |
46 |
| Client Racial and Ethnic Identity |
Count |
Percent |
| American Indian/Alaska Native |
1 |
2% |
| Asian/Asian American |
6 |
13% |
| Black/African American |
7 |
15% |
| Latino/Hispanic |
7 |
15% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander |
0 |
0% |
| White/Caucasian |
22 |
48% |
| Other |
4 |
9% |
| Multi-Racial |
4 |
9% |
| Unknown |
2 |
4% |
| TOTAL |
46
|
|
Organization: Friends of Youth
Program: Homeless Youth Employment Services
BIPOC Organization: No
Amount Funded (2025): $15,000
Unduplicated Households Served (2025): 19
Unduplicated Individuals Served (2025): 19
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 |
% |
| American Indian/Alaskan Native |
1 |
5% |
| Asian/Asian American |
2 |
11% |
| Black/African American |
6 |
32% |
| Latino/Hispanic |
4 |
21% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander |
0 |
0% |
| White/Caucasian |
5 |
26% |
| Other |
2 |
11% |
| Multi-Racial |
3 |
16% |
| Unknown |
0 |
0% |
| TOTAL |
19 |
|
Gender
| Gender Identity |
Count |
% |
| Female |
8 |
42% |
| Male |
8 |
42% |
| Transgender |
0 |
0% |
| Unknown |
3 |
16% |
| TOTAL |
19 |
|
Age
| Age Group |
Count |
% |
| 0-5 |
0 |
0% |
| 6-12 |
0 |
0% |
| 13-17 |
0 |
0% |
| 18-24 |
17 |
89% |
| 25-34 |
2 |
11% |
| 35-54 |
0 |
0% |
| 55-74 |
0 |
0% |
| 75-84 |
0 |
0% |
| 85+ |
0 |
0% |
| Unknown |
0 |
0% |
| TOTAL |
19 |
|
Income
| Income Category |
Count |
% |
| 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 |
% |
| Unhoused |
15 |
79% |
| Housed |
4 |
21% |
| Unknown |
0 |
0% |
| TOTAL |
19 |
|
Disability
| Disability Status |
Count |
% |
| Yes |
7 |
37% |
| No |
9 |
47% |
| Unknown |
3 |
16% |
| TOTAL |
19 |
|
Eng. Proficiency
| English Proficiency |
Count |
% |
| Limited |
1 |
5% |
| Proficient |
17 |
89% |
| Unknown |
1 |
5% |
| TOTAL |
19 |
|
Organization: HERO House NW
Program: Supported Employment
BIPOC Organization: No
Amount Funded (2025): $11,770
Unduplicated Households Served (2025): 13
Unduplicated Individuals Served (2025): 14
Program Overview: Hero House 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 |
% |
| American Indian/Alaskan Native |
0 |
0% |
| Asian/Asian American |
3 |
21% |
| Black/African American |
1 |
7% |
| Latino/Hispanic |
1 |
7% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander |
0 |
0% |
| White/Caucasian |
6 |
43% |
| Other |
2 |
14% |
| Multi-Racial |
0 |
0% |
| Unknown |
2 |
14% |
| TOTAL |
14 |
|
Gender
| Gender Identity |
Count |
% |
| Female |
6 |
43% |
| Male |
7 |
50% |
| Transgender |
0 |
0% |
| Unknown |
1 |
7% |
| TOTAL |
14 |
|
Age
| Age Group |
Count |
% |
| 0-5 |
0 |
0% |
| 6-12 |
0 |
0% |
| 13-17 |
0 |
0% |
| 18-24 |
0 |
0% |
| 25-34 |
2 |
14% |
| 35-54 |
5 |
36% |
| 55-74 |
6 |
43% |
| 75-84 |
1 |
7% |
| 85+ |
0 |
0% |
| Unknown |
0 |
0% |
| TOTAL |
14 |
|
Income
| Income Category |
Count |
% |
| Very Low (<30% AMI) |
14 |
100% |
| Low (<50% AMI) |
0 |
0% |
| Moderate (<80% AMI) |
0 |
0% |
| Above (>80% AMI) |
0 |
0% |
| Unknown |
0 |
0% |
| TOTAL |
14 |
|
Housing
| Housing Status |
Count |
% |
| Unhoused |
0 |
0% |
| Housed |
14 |
100% |
| Unknown |
0 |
0% |
| TOTAL |
14 |
|
Disability
| Disability Status |
Count |
% |
| Yes |
14 |
100% |
| No |
0 |
0% |
| Unknown |
0 |
0% |
| TOTAL |
14 |
|
Eng. Proficiency
| English Proficiency |
Count |
% |
| Limited |
0 |
0% |
| Proficient |
14 |
100% |
| Unknown |
0 |
0% |
| TOTAL |
14 |
|
Organization: IKRON of Greater Seattle
Program: Integrated Employment Services
BIPOC Organization: No
Amount Funded (2025): $17,000
Unduplicated Households Served (2025): 13
Unduplicated Individuals Served (2025): 13
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 |
% |
| American Indian/Alaskan Native |
0 |
0% |
| Asian/Asian American |
1 |
8% |
| Black/African American |
0 |
0% |
| Latino/Hispanic |
2 |
15% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander |
0 |
0% |
| White/Caucasian |
11 |
85% |
| Other |
0 |
0% |
| Multi-Racial |
1 |
8% |
| Unknown |
0 |
0% |
| TOTAL |
13 |
|
Gender
| Gender Identity |
Count |
% |
| Female |
7 |
54% |
| Male |
5 |
38% |
| Transgender |
1 |
8% |
| Unknown |
0 |
0% |
| TOTAL |
13 |
|
Age
| Age Group |
Count |
% |
| 0-5 |
0 |
0% |
| 6-12 |
0 |
0% |
| 13-17 |
0 |
0% |
| 18-24 |
4 |
31% |
| 25-34 |
3 |
23% |
| 35-54 |
4 |
31% |
| 55-74 |
2 |
15% |
| 75-84 |
0 |
0% |
| 85+ |
0 |
0% |
| Unknown |
0 |
0% |
| TOTAL |
13 |
|
Income
| Income Category |
Count |
% |
| Very Low (<30% AMI) |
11 |
85% |
| Low (<50% AMI) |
1 |
8% |
| Moderate (<80% AMI) |
0 |
0% |
| Above (>80% AMI) |
0 |
0% |
| Unknown |
0 |
0% |
| TOTAL |
13 |
|
Housing
| Housing Status |
Count |
% |
| Unhoused |
0 |
0% |
| Housed |
12 |
92% |
| Unknown |
1 |
8% |
| TOTAL |
13 |
|
Disability
| Disability Status |
Count |
% |
| Yes |
10 |
77% |
| No |
0 |
0% |
| Unknown |
3 |
23% |
| TOTAL |
13 |
|
Eng. Proficiency
| English Proficiency |
Count |
% |
| Limited |
1 |
8% |
| Proficient |
12 |
92% |
| Unknown |
0 |
0% |
| TOTAL |
13 |
|