OIC of Washington

What OIC of Washington does

OIC of Washington (legally Opportunities Industrialization Center of Washington) is a nonprofit Community Action Agency headquartered at 815 Fruitvale Blvd in Yakima, Washington. Founded in 1971, the organization delivers an integrated portfolio of education, workforce development, youth development, housing, nutrition, and supportive services to individuals and families across Central and Eastern Washington through six campus locations in Yakima, Moses Lake, Pasco, Sunnyside, Mt. Vernon, and Wenatchee. Core program lines include Career Training and Workforce Development (Construction, CDL, Culinary Arts, Flagger, Forklift, and career counseling), Youth Programs (out-of-school time, leadership, mentoring), Education Services (GED preparation and testing, tuition assistance, financial literacy, FAFSA/WASFA support), and Housing and Community Support (utility assistance, housing counseling, food distribution, weatherization, and veteran assistance). Individual course offerings include GED testing, flagger certification, forklift recertification, bilingual medical terminology, and First Aid/CPR/Bloodborne Pathogens training.

The organization operates as a community-led nonprofit with no proprietary technology platform; registration and intake occur through a third-party Caseworthy kiosk portal and the organization's website. The business model relies on three revenue streams: government grants and public funding (the dominant stream for a Community Action Agency), donations and charitable contributions from individuals, corporations, and foundations, and program service fees for specific training and certification courses. Customer segments served include adult job seekers and career changers (primary), youth and young adults (primary), individuals and families in need of supportive services (primary), and veterans (secondary). Go-to-market is conducted through direct in-person enrollment at campuses, online course registration, community outreach, social media (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube), email newsletters, and partnerships with community organizations including US Bank, Northwest Harvest, Pacific Steel, the Tama Kifi Foundation, and Self-Help Federal Credit Union. Anthony (AP) P. serves as Chief Executive Officer.

Name

OIC of Washington

Legal name

Opportunities Industrialization Center (OIC) of Washington

Website

https://yvoic.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1971

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

OIC of Washington is a nonprofit Community Action Agency providing integrated education, career training, workforce development, youth, housing, and nutrition services across six campuses in Central and Eastern Washington.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Action and Social Services

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Technical and Trade Schools (61151), Educational Services (611), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (6243), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Employment Agencies (7361)

akta.pro primary industry

Change Management & Organizational Development (OD) Training (EDABAIAJ)

Keywords

• Workforce development training
• Community action services
• Adult education programs
• Housing counseling assistance
• Youth development programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Yakima

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Grants and Public Funding: As a nonprofit Community Action Agency, OIC of Washington receives federal, state, and local government grants and public funding to support educational programs, workforce development, housing counseling, utility assistance, and other community services.
2. Donations and Charitable Contributions: The organization accepts donations from individuals, corporations, and foundations through its employer and alumni giving programs to support community programs and services.
3. Program Service Fees: Fees charged for specific training programs and certifications such as GED testing, forklift training, flagger certification, and medical terminology training courses.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

OIC of Washington is a nonprofit Community Action Agency that delivers career training and workforce development (Construction, CDL, Culinary Arts, Flagger, Forklift), youth programs (out-of-school time, leadership, mentoring), education services (GED support, tuition assistance, financial literacy, FAFSA/WASFA help), and supportive community services (housing counseling, utility assistance, weatherization, food distribution, veteran assistance) across Central and Eastern Washington.

Product overview

OIC of Washington is a nonprofit Community Action Agency offering a portfolio of education, workforce development, and supportive service programs. The organization operates multiple campus locations across Central and Eastern Washington (Yakima, Moses Lake, Pasco, Sunnyside, Mt. Vernon, and Wenatchee) providing Career Training & Workforce Development programs (Construction, CDL, Culinary Arts, Flagger Training, Forklift Training, Career Counseling), Youth Programs (out-of-school time, leadership, mentoring), Education Services (GED support, tuition assistance, financial literacy), and Housing & Community Support (utility assistance, housing counseling, food distribution). Individual program offerings include GED Testing, Flagger Training, Forklift Training, Bilingual Medical Terminology Training, and First Aid/CPR/Bloodborne Pathogens Training.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Career Training & Workforce Development Vocational training programs including Construction, CDL, Culinary Arts, Flagger Training, Forklift Training, and Career Counseling to help individuals gain employment-ready skills and certifications.
• Youth Programs Out-of-school time activities, leadership development, mentoring, and early career exploration for youth, delivered through the OIC Excel Youth Center.
• Education Services GED support, tuition assistance, financial literacy, and FAFSA/WASFA help for individuals pursuing educational goals.
• Housing & Community Support Services Utility assistance, housing counseling, weatherization, and food distribution services for individuals and families experiencing financial hardship, housing instability, food insecurity, or high energy costs.
• Veteran's Assistance Assistance programs for military veterans covering employment, education, housing, and other supportive services, delivered through dedicated veteran support offices.
• GED Testing GED/Pre-GED eligibility exam testing services open to all individuals seeking GED certification, offered at multiple campus locations.
• Flagger Training Flagger certification training offered in Yakima, Pasco, and Sunnyside for individuals aged 18 and up with valid ID.
• Forklift Training Additional forklift training for already-certified drivers seeking more practice to enhance their skills.
• Bilingual Medical Terminology Training Medical vocabulary and communication skills training delivered in both English and Spanish for bilingual healthcare support roles.
• First Aid, CPR, & Bloodborne Pathogens Training Certification training covering First Aid, CPR, and Bloodborne Pathogens awareness.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• US BankminorOthersCommunity partner listed on OIC of Washington's website. US Bank provides banking and financial services partnership for community engagement.
• Northwest HarvestminorOthersCommunity partner listed on OIC of Washington's website. Northwest Harvest is a regional food bank providing food distribution support to OIC programs.
• Pacific SteelminorOthersCommunity partner listed on OIC of Washington's website. Pacific Steel is a steel manufacturing company supporting OIC community programs.
• Tama Kifi FoundationminorOthersCommunity partner listed on OIC of Washington's website. Tama Kifi Foundation is a charitable foundation providing support for OIC programs and services.
• Self-Help Federal Credit UnionminorOthersCommunity partner listed on OIC of Washington's website. Self-Help FCU is a credit union providing financial services partnership and community support.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Catholic Charities USA: Catholic Charities operates local agencies providing workforce training, housing counseling, utility assistance, food distribution, and youth programs — directly overlapping with OIC's supportive service offerings.
• Goodwill Industries International: Goodwill is a nonprofit that operates job training, workforce development, and community support programs nationwide. It is one of the closest direct comparisons to OIC of Washington's integrated training plus supportive services model.
• National Urban League: National Urban League delivers workforce development, education, and community services through local affiliates. Comparable mission and service mix, with overlapping federal funding streams and corporate partnerships.
• Job Corps: Job Corps is a federal workforce training program offering career technical education, certifications, and supportive services to young adults — directly comparable in target demographic and curriculum.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of America: Boys & Girls Clubs deliver youth development, out-of-school time programs, mentoring, and early career exploration — directly overlapping with OIC's youth services and Excel Youth Center offering.
• YWCA USA: YWCA local associations deliver education, workforce development, housing support, and youth programming with similar federal and philanthropic funding mechanisms, especially in regional/rural markets.
• SER National (Jobs for Progress): SER National is a national network of affiliated nonprofits providing workforce training, education, and community services — operationally very similar to OIC's mission and structure, with overlapping grant funding sources.

Broad incumbents

• United Way Worldwide: United Way is a national umbrella funding and coordinating organization for community services. While broader in scope, many of its local affiliates fund and coordinate the same types of training and supportive service programs OIC delivers.

Regional players

• Workforce Development Council of Seattle-King County: Regional Workforce Development Boards administer WIOA-funded training and supportive services in Washington. While primarily a funder/coordinator, they overlap operationally with OIC's workforce mission.
• Yakima Valley College: Yakima Valley College is the local community/technical college offering similar workforce certification programs (CDL, construction trades) in the same geography. It is a primary direct competitor for tuition-paying trainees in Central Washington.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@oicofwashington-official585
• Facebookfacebook.com/OICofWashingtonOfficial
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/oic-of-washington
• Instagraminstagram.com/oic_of_washington
• Xx.com/oicofwa

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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