We conduct, collect, and disseminate research, data and trends on workforce development issues.
The 2022 report shows continued fast-paced growth for the industry and indicates that workforce development efforts are helping to support the industry’s success. The CWWC will continue to support regional employers, partners, industry experts, job seekers, and youth in the future. // Read more
An estimated 34,400 16-to-24-year-olds in the Portland-Vancouver region served by the Columbia-Willamette Workforce Collaborative (CWWC) are neither in school nor working. This accounts for more than 13% of all youth in the region. Approximately 13% of all youth throughout Oregon and Washington meet this definition. These individuals who are disconnected from both educational environments and the workforce are known as opportunity youth. // Read more
This industry report examines the workforce data, characteristics and trends that define the Construction sector within the Greater Portland-Vancouver area. With more than 120,000 jobs and a payroll over $10 billion, healthcare accounts for 10% of the PVMA’s private-sector employment and 10% of payroll. // Read more
| Title | Date Published |
|---|---|
| Technology Sector Report 2022 | December 23rd, 2022 |
| Opportunity Youth 2022 | December 23rd, 2022 |
| Healthcare Labor Market Report 2022 | July 1st, 2022 |
| Construction Labor Market Report 2022 | June 15th, 2022 |
| Economic Recovery: Youth Employment | June 30th, 2021 |
| Women in the COVID-19 Economy | January 22nd, 2021 |
