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2020 is Not Quite in the Rearview Mirror
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WorkForce Central and the WorkSource Pierce system were tested as never before during 2020. As we move deeper into 2021, we know the pandemic is…
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Wage Discrepancy Report
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Introduction At WorkForce Central, our aim is to increase economic vitality for all Pierce County residents. Like many of our partners, we share the goals of increasing…
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The Fourth Industrial Revolution is here. What will the future of work look like in Pierce County?
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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…
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Pierce County’s economy in 2018: Lower unemployment, higher wages, and more growth in healthcare
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: CANDICE RUUD, 253.213.2960 TACOMA, Wash. – 2018 saw another year of solid growth for Pierce County’s economy: Our unemployment rate hovered consistently…
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Skilled Jobs in Pierce County: Gaps & Opportunities
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WorkForce Central on behalf of the Pierce County Workforce Development Council commissioned a comprehensive study of skilled employment across Pierce County. The purpose of the…
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Pierce County Workforce Data, Trends & Realities
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Businesses and policymakers alike rely on sound economic data when making decisions about growth, incentives and how to prepare for the future. In this inaugural…
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2017 Workforce Innovation Fund – Housing and Employment Navigator Model
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Workforce Innovation Fund Housing and Employment Navigator Model The Model The Study Key Findings The Partners Resources A study in finding steady jobs and stable…
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Skills Gap Analysis & Sector Strategies
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In mid-2016, WorkForce Central on behalf of the Workforce Development Council commissioned studies of the top six employment sectors within Pierce County. The studies examined…
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Force of the Future Report 2014
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Introduction While the Great Recession is behind us, job growth has not been as robust as in past recoveries. Recent signs indicate Pierce County is…
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