February 2023 - Workforce Southwest Washington

Workforce data attests to wage, employment disparities for Black workers in SW WA

Historically, Black workers in the United States face inequities in pay, employment and advancement opportunities. The trend continues today, with wage and employment disparities compounded by [...]

Foster Farms: “A culture that nobody wants to walk away from”

Foster Farms is nearing its 25th year in operation in Cowlitz County, where it’s provided many jobs to the community that it’s grown alongside. Foster Farms is dedicated to providing sustainable [...]

2022-2023 State of the Workforce

Since the last State of the Workforce Report was released in 2018, the Portland-Southwest Washington region has seen significant changes. The COVID-19 pandemic brought on historically high [...]