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The consultant shall act as the lead connector between South Seattle College’s Maritime Shipyard Welding Certificate Program, maritime employers, the recruiter, and the Port, ensuring candidates understand job requirements, pathways, and workplace expectations. The consultant shall focus on developing direct pathways into employment or registered apprenticeships for training program participants and others interested in shoreside maritime careers, increasing employer engagement with workforce development efforts, connecting jobseekers to open positions, and supporting employers to retain those hired through equity-focused onboarding and early employment support. The consultant shall develop the Port’s network of participating employers, coordinate hiring opportunities, facilitate employer involvement in training delivery, track placement and retention data, and share feedback to inform future training and program design. Proposals must be formatted as searchable PDFs, limited to 5 pages of content, with required exhibits and resumes not included in the page count. Proposals must address specialized experience and technical competence of key individuals or firms, recent relevant experience, and project approach. Required submission instructions include email delivery, naming conventions, and attachment requirements. All costs for preparing and participating in the solicitation are borne by the proposers. The project fee shall not exceed $660,000 for the duration of the agreement, including options to extend.