Will women lose out in the recovery?
In April 2020, Pierce County had a 18.7 percent unemployment rate that has since dropped to 10.1 percent.1 The recovery has begun, but re-employment for women is lagging and that has [...]
Strengthening Partnerships
Katie Condit, CEO, WorkForce Central It’s an amazing time and place to rethink workforce development. After coming to WorkForce Central in July, I’ve been welcomed by incredible community [...]
Supporting New Graduates in a Pandemic
Supporting New Graduates in a Pandemic High school graduates face a sober reality after the congratulations cards are tucked away. High unemployment, business closures, and uncertainty about [...]
COVID-19 Information & Updates
As we continue to navigate COVID-19 together, WorkForce Central is committed to providing the best service possible to our partners and community during this uncertain time. Follow WorkForce [...]
2019 Annual Report for WorkForce Central
2019 was a big year for WorkForce Central, and the first year of our Bold Goals. Read the annual report for 2019 to see what we've been up to as we work toward creating greater economic vitality [...]
The Fourth Industrial Revolution is here. What will the future of work look like in Pierce County?
By 2030, 400 million workers worldwide could be displaced by automation. Learn about local efforts from Pierce County leaders in education, business, community and workforce development to [...]
