They also help match living wage job openings with candidates who are ready to go to work. Find out about tax credits available to employers that participate in SJI Learn about SJI's commitment to long-term employee retention Recruit a diverse workforce through SJI The Initiative for a Competitive Inner City reports that 54 percent of workforce growth over the next ten years will come from minority communities, which are heavily concentrated in inner cities. SJI collaborates with employers to discuss labor shortages and incorporate industry skill standards into our short-term job training. Industry involvement ensures that SJI's training evolves with changing technologies. Learn about the job training that prepares SJI graduates for work Employers are invited to visit the training programs and meet with SJI brokers and trainers to learn how SJI prepares graduates for employment.
Some programs provide internship experience in local businesses.
Seattle-area community and technical colleges provide job training. There are many economic incentives to hire low-income residents. Some graduates from Seattle Jobs Initiative may be eligible for state and federal tax credits. SJI also supports the U.S. Department of Labor's welfare to work initiative for small businesses. SJI employer brokers can assist you with determining tax credit eligibility.