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The Workforce Development Council of Seattle-King County
About the WDC The WDC:  A nonprofit workforce “think tank” and grant-making organization. Our dual mission:  A strong economy and a path to self-sufficiency for everyone. ,[object Object],[object Object]
Homeless Navigators The public workforce system and  the homeless housing/services system need to  align better  toward outcomes for homeless individuals. The Vision ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Homeless Navigators ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Collaboration between workforce and homeless intermediaries Homeless Employment Navigators The Model
Homeless Navigators ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Challenges to enrolling customers in WIA: The Reality: Simple, but Not Easy Systems change challenges:
Homeless Navigators ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Improved cross-functional knowledge, communication and collaboration between systems Accomplishments
Marléna Sessions, CEO [email_address] www.seakingwdc.org

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