Workforce Seattle, led by the Workforce Development Council of Seattle-King County (WDC), is dedicated to transforming the region's workforce development efforts into an innovative, outcome-driven system with racial equity at its core. As a nonprofit, grant-making organization, WDC collaborates with diverse partners to enhance job quality, economic growth, and prosperity for adults and youth in the Seattle-King County region. With a vision of economic prosperity for all, regardless of race or ethnicity, Workforce Seattle catalyzes system change in the Puget Sound area to increase the prosperity of workers, employers, and communities while ensuring racial equity.

As a workforce intermediary, they advocate for industry practices that address barriers, deliver regional strategies, and leverage resources. They also incubate innovative strategies for racial equity impact and system change, analyze data to measure impact, and drive system change. Workforce Seattle is committed to centering racial justice in their work and addressing other inequities and disproportionately impacted communities to promote economic opportunity and inclusion.

With a 3-5 year Regional Strategic Plan, Workforce Seattle aligns shared priorities, while their culture emphasizes integrity, support, adaptability, inclusion, trust, and courage. Visit their website for more information about their programs, funding opportunities, and to learn about their annual report