Seattle Jobs Initiative is currently focused on increasing the number of low-income adults who obtain one- and two-year college credentials. They work with community colleges and community-based organizations to develop knowledge, tools, best practices and partnerships that will increase access to and persistence in community college among low-income adults, including those who are not yet college-ready. They conduct labor market research to help ensure education and training programs are connected to middle-wage job opportunities while meeting the needs of local businesses for skilled workers.

SJI offers low-income individuals career-start technical and performance skills training that leads to a career pathway in growing local industry sectors. They creatively align support services – such as career navigation, housing, childcare and transportation – to provide participants the best opportunity to complete their career pathways and to secure and retain well-paying jobs. Individuals acquire the skills they need to advance out of poverty, while simultaneously meeting the needs of local businesses for a skilled workforce.