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Mental/Behavioral Health Report
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Contents Introduction Equity in the Workforce Professional Development Defining Clear Pathways Awareness and Understanding Recommendations Introduction When a group of behavioral health practitioners in Pierce…
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Pierce County Apprentices
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More than 700 residents in Pierce County are currently employed via apprenticeships. With 86 different programs and providers, Pierce County apprenticeships represent nearly 200 different…
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Hire Pierce County: Next Gen 2022 Report
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2022 Report November 2021 – August 2022 The Hire Pierce County: Next Gen young adult internship program had a positive impact on both young adults…
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2020 – 2022 Workforce Report
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Contents Introduction Pandemic Impact on Pierce County Unemployment Impact Employment Impact Cost of Living Community Members Served by Funding Source The Communities We Served Our…
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As Businesses Rebound From Pandemic, Disparity Among Black Workforce Continues
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As of the most recent US Census, nearly 100K Pierce County residents identify as Black or African American. This group has seen above average population…
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Inflation Costs Vary Based on Location, Purchase
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It’s a more expensive world, but just how much more depends on what you’re buying and, in part, where you live. Some items, like Gasoline…
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Population Changes May Help Explain The Labor Shortage
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Pierce County unemployment has sunk to the lowest levels in more than two decades. Meanwhile, employers are struggling to find the workers they need to…
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Employment Data Highlights
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Job Posting Trends Weekly online job postings continue to improve, reaching 15,793 in the first week of January, up from 12,374 last year, but still…
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Effects of Rising Housing Costs in Pierce County
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One of our greatest regional economic advantages is our relatively low cost of living. However, the rapid escalation in the cost of housing threatens access…
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