Workforce Professionals Training Institute

What it reported doing in 2024

Wpti supports workforce development professionals at all stages of their careers, providing the skills, knowledge, and tools they need to meet the evolving demands of their roles. In 2025, wpti delivered a comprehensive suite of professional development opportunities, combining in-person trainings, online courses, and customized programs to maximize reach and effectiveness. Wpti's "foundations in workforce development," a nine-course online series, was approved for one elective credit in youth studies at the city university of New York school of professional studies (cuny sps). Launched elevate leadership development, designed for early-mid career workforce practitioner focused on team and program management, data driven program design, and peer collaborations.wpti developed evidence-based programs and frameworks that strengthen workforce organizations and improve outcomes for jobseekers and young adults across New York city.business engagement learning lab (bell): in its 12th cycle, bell continued to be one of wpti's most in-demand professional development programs, equipping workforce professionals with the tools and strategies to build successful employer partnerships. This year also marked the launch of bell essentials, expanding access to foundational employer engagement skills.workforce systems leadership program (wslp): now in its fifth cycle, wslp welcomed 24 participants-its most diverse cohort to date-providing an intensive leadership launchpad and professional network. Wslp graduates join a growing alumni community of 142 workforce leaders driving change across the field.mentored internship program (mip): now in its seventh cycle, mip served 186 young people this year. More than 50% secured employment-through syep, agency placements, or other opportunities-and/or enrolled in higher education, demonstrating the program's strong outcomes and career pathways impact.wpti is at the forefront of helping the workforce development field understand and responsibly apply artificial intelligence to strengthen programs, improve outcomes, and prepare participants for the future of work. Wpti is creating ai resources, tools, and learning programs on the technology's benefits and risks as they pertain to the workforce development sector. As ai transforms every aspect of work, wpti will assure that both the workforce development sector and workers are prepared and ready.contributed to national standards: supported the development of the ai alliance's guide to essential competencies for ai, shaping the skills framework for equitable ai adoption in the workforce field.created practical tools and guidance: developed two cornerstone resources-using artificial intelligence with workforce and career development participants and harnessing ai responsibly in workforce development: an 18-point guide for nonprofits-to help organizations integrate ai ethically and effectively.launched the ai learning lab: introduced the ai learning lab, in collaboration with meet the moment, engaging 15 organizations in hands-on exploration of ai applications in workforce and career services.expanded access to knowledge: hosted four free public sessions on ai to democratize understanding and build confidence across the field.embedded ai across programs: updated all wpti curricula to include real-world ai use cases and applications relevant to workforce professionals.built a community of practice: established an ai advisory group to convene digital transformation experts and leaders, advise on ethical integration and adoption, and shape the responsible use of ai in workforce development.by sharing lessons learned from the field and elevating the real-world experiences of practitioners, wpti seeks to grow a broad community committed to generating greater equity through economic opportunity. When government agencies and workforce development organizations seek expertise, they turn to wpti. In 2025, wpti continued to elevate and represent the voice of New York ci

Financial Efficiency

• Mission deployment rate: 38.1%; rating input score 38
• Program expense ratio: 70.8%; rating input score 71
• Fundraising efficiency: $18.39 raised per $1 spent on fundraising; rating input score 57; 57th percentile among comparable filings

Transparency & Controls

• Consistency checks: 100%; rating input score 100; 63rd percentile among comparable filings
• Pay-setting controls: 3 of 6 controls in place; rating input score 50
  • Compensation committee: Missing
  • Independent consultant: Missing
  • Other Form 990s reviewed: Pass
  • Written employment contract: Missing
  • Compensation survey or study: Pass
  • Board or committee approval: Pass
• Foreign activity oversight: Limited
• Grant itemization coverage: 100%; rating input score 100; 72nd percentile among comparable filings
• Major donor itemization: Yes; rating input score 100
• Related-party transparency: Limited

Accountability

• Independent voting board: 100%; rating input score 100; 63rd percentile among comparable filings
• Governance controls: 8 of 9 controls in place; rating input score 89
  • Conflict-of-interest policy: Pass
  • Whistleblower policy: Pass
  • Document-retention policy: Fail
  • CEO compensation review process: Pass
  • Other executive compensation review process: Pass
  • Form 990 shared with the board: Pass
  • Board meeting minutes documented: Pass
  • Audit committee oversight: Pass
  • Independent financial-statement audit: Pass

Sustainability

• Operating margin: 46.2%; rating input score 91; 91st percentile among comparable filings
• Total-asset coverage ratio: 1.3; rating input score 46; 46th percentile among comparable filings
• Liabilities to assets ratio: 0.09; rating input score 62; 62nd percentile among comparable filings
• Officer compensation ratio: 26.3%; rating input score 7; 7th percentile among comparable filings

Growth

• Program expense growth: 1.9% per year; rating input score 100; 22nd percentile among comparable filings
• Revenue growth: 8.3% per year; rating input score 100; 61st percentile among comparable filings
• Asset growth: 14% per year; rating input score 100; 72nd percentile among comparable filings