In plain English
The Port of Seattle seeks a consultant to design and run a leadership development program for construction workers, with training, mentorship, employer engagement, career support, and placement when market conditions allow. The program aims to expand advancement into construction supervisor roles and improve representation of women and BIPOC workers. The engineer’s estimate is $250,000–$300,000. Solicitation 00322946 is managed by the Port’s Workforce Development Department.
About this bid
Regional workforce analyses indicate a significant and ongoing shortage of first-line construction supervisors, alongside persistent underrepresentation of women and Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) workers in leadership roles. While progress has been made in apprenticeship participation, advancement into supervisory positions remains limited due to structural barriers including lack of access to leadership pathways, limited sponsorship, and inconsistent employer engagement. The Port seeks to procure a comprehensive Leadership Development Program that strengthens the construction leadership pipeline through structured training, mentorship, employer engagement, and measurable…
Details
- Solicitation number
- 00322946
- Agency
- Workforce Development
- NAICS
- 541690 · Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services
- Classification (PSC)
- Consulting Services; Workforce Development
- Place of performance
- Seattle, Washington
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