
COMMISSION AGENDA – Briefing Item No. _9b Page 5 of 5
Meeting Date: November 13, 2018
Template revised September 22, 2016.
Develop and implement strategic partnership plan to expand partnerships with
community organizations and academic institutions. (HR, WFD, Ext. Relations, OSI)
Focus on Skills Center and CTE program alignment before and after internship program
to support career learning continuum (WFD)
Implement 2018 recommended changes:
o Offer information sessions for all Port employees with different ways of getting
involved: supervise, mentor, lead cohort project, volunteer for informational
interviews. (HR)
o Work with community organizations to develop project based learning.
curriculum and work plans to assist supervisors with managing interns (HR).
o Offer targeted career awareness events for Aviation and Maritime (HR, WFD).
o Develop and implement new community-based mentorship program. Leverage
Port’s external partners for mentorship program and networking workshop.
Reach out in particular to WMBEs in Port related industries. (HR, Ext. Relations,
OSI).
Continue to understand and address department barriers to hosting interns (HR).
Partner with King County on regional Career Connected Learning continuum (WFD, OSI).
Research opportunities for academic internships and community college level
internships (HR)
Offer part-time school year opportunities (HR):
o Partner with local skills centers to pilot Fall Maintenance Program in Fall of 2018
(HR, MM, AVM).
o Pilot Port Youth Ambassadors program in Spring of 2019 (HR, Ext. Relations).
Conduct satisfaction surveys, lessons learned meetings, and process evaluations (HR).
Provide Spirit and Wellness points to all Port employees who participate in Port.
internship program by supervising, mentoring, or volunteering at events (HR)
Identify appropriate role for Port of Seattle to add value in the regional system (WFD,
OSI).
Support Youth Maritime Collaborative and Airport Operations Collaborative to create
more internship and apprenticeship opportunities in the region (WFD).
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