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WPC improves lives of Washington state's citizens by providing accurate, high-quality research for policymakers, the media and the general public. Headquartered in Seattle with satellite offices and full-time staff in Olympia and Eastern Washington, WPC publishes studies, sponsors events and conferences and educates citizens on the vital public policy issues facing our region. WPC has an annual budget of $2 million and a full-time staff of 16. Broadcast, print, and online media throughout Washington and across the nation cover WPC's work regularly and seek out its policy experts for analysis and commentary. In addition, lawmakers routinely invite WPC to testify before legislative committees. Through its research centers, Washington Policy Center focuses on seven core areas of public policy:

The Seattle Jobs Initiative (SJI) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting individuals from under-invested communities in building sustainable careers through equitable workforce systems and impactful partnerships. Established in 1997, SJI addresses structural racism by combining job-skills training with essential wraparound services to connect low-income individuals with living-wage employment opportunities. In collaboration with various stakeholders, SJI focuses on creating innovative programs that promote workforce equity, including initiatives in green infrastructure, cybersecurity, and healthcare employment. Their mission is to break long-term cycles of poverty by empowering individuals with the skills and resources necessary for career advancement in Seattle's dynamic labor market. Generated from the website