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| Oregon Workforce Investment: Results & Trends |
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This quarterly publication provides analysis and commentary on PRISM data.
Subscribe to Results and Trends
Introduction - Welcome and subscription information (pdf, 56 KB)
Placement, Retention and Wage Gain (pdf, 136 KB)
Regional Trends in Placement and Wage Gain (pdf, 156 KB)
Work History Impacts Future Work Success (pdf, 210 KB)
How Workforce Development Services Defined and Distributed (pdf, 64 KB)
Is Their New Job as Good as Their Old One? (Revised) (pdf, 69 KB)
For local reports on earnings before and after services click on the region link. Also available, The Oregon Consortium and Oregon Workforce Alliance (TOCOWA) report. All files are pdf, 70 KB.
This report takes a closer look at those individuals who, after receiving services from the workforce system, enter the workforce earning at-or-just-above minimum wage. (pdf, 86 KB)
Between April 1 and June 30, 2006, more than 69,000 people (77%) served by the workforce system found jobs. Of all the people served by Oregon's workforce system, what do we know about the ones who don't find jobs? In this issue of Results & Trends we examine the demographic characteristics of those individuals that were not employed after receiving services from the workforce system. (pdf, 69 KB)
Of the roughly 169,000 individuals who found a job after being served by the workforce system between July 1, 2004 and June 30, 2005, over 120,000 (72%) went to work in six of the possible 20 industries. In this issue we answer the questions: "Does PRISM include occupational employment data?" and "Which industries pay the highest wages to those individuals served by Oregon's workforce system?" (pdf, 141 KB)
External Influences Affecting the Placement Rate
Both internal and external influences have an affect on the number of individuals that get jobs after receiving services from Oregon's workforce system. In this issue of Results & Trends we'll expore two external factors which significantly affect the PRISM placement rate.(pdf, 133 KB)
Challenges Facing the Manufacturing Industry Through 2018
In this issue we'll explore the challenges facing the manufacturing industry through 2018. We'll also explore the possible effects of future job loss in manufacturing to Oregon's workforce system. (pdf, 84 KB)
Help Wanted - Temporary Employment
During third quarter 2009, over 86,000 individuals got a job after receiving services from Oregon's Workforce System. Most of these jobs were permanent, but one out of every ten jobs were temporary. In this article we'll examine the short- and long-term trends in temporary employment and the PRISM data that may signal the beginning of economic recovery. (pdf, 120 KB)
The Impact of the Recession on Oregon’s Workforce System in Region 10
During the early to mid-2000s, the economy in Region 10 (Crook, Deschutes, and Jefferson counties) was booming. New homes and businesses were springing up to support the in-migration of people moving to the area to enjoy the quality of life the region offers. But the recession changed all that. In this issue we'll examine the impact of the recession on Oregon's workforce system in Region 10. (pdf, 206 KB)
The Impact of the Recession on Oregon’s Workforce System in Region 8
Region 8 (Jackson and Josephine counties) enjoyed a revival after the recession of the early 2000s. Construction employment soared to new heights; a burgeoning wine industry gained statewide attention; and an influx of retirees built demand for retail trade and health services. How things changed since the start of the Great Recession. In this issue we'll examine the impact of the recession on Oregon's Workforce System in Region 8. (pdf, 278 KB)
The Impact of the Recession on Oregon’s Workforce System in Region 3
Not unlike the early Oregon settlers, today many people in Region 3 face difficult conditions. These hardships may not be like those faced by the early settlers, but they are illustrated in the high unemployment and job loss in the region over the past four years. In this issue of Results & Trends, we address the impact of the recession on Oregon's workforce system in Region 3. (pdf, 230 KB)
Did Oregon Have a Mancession?
During the last national recession, men had a higher unemployment rate than women. A key factor was the educational level of men and women in different industries. Oregon workforce data provides evidence for this dynamic in Oregon. (pdf, 235)
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| Oregon Workforce Development |
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Summer Youth Employment Program a Success in Oregon
A report released March 23, 2010 by the U.S. Department of Labor found that the 2009 Summer Youth Employment Initiative funded under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) was largely successful in connecting young workers with employment experiences.
Summary (pdf, 56 KB)
Full Report (pdf, 877 KB)
WorkSource Oregon (WSO) programs assist, educate, train and support individuals as they enter and advance in the workplace. The WorkSource Oregon Annual Report for 2007-2008 report provides a detailed overview of the trends, performance, accomplishments, challenges and initiatives, and future plans of Oregon’s workforce development system.
2007-2008 Annual Report (pdf, 6797 KB)
2006-2007 Annual Report (pdf, 6803 KB)
2005-2006 Annual Report (pdf, 5546 KB)
2004-2005 Annual Report (pdf, 3995 KB)
2007-2009 plan for WIA and Wagner-Peyser
This document is the State of Oregon Two-Year Plan Modification for Title I of the Workforce Investment Act and the Wagner-Peyser Act for July 1, 2007 - June 30, 2009, as submitted to US Department of Labor (DOL) on May 1, 2007.
2007-2009 Two-Year Plan (pdf, 897 KB)
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| Oregon Labor Trends |
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Articles featuring news and information on Oregon's labor and economy.
Published April 24 2012
Younger Workers Damaged by Recession
Oregon Jobless Rate Drops Despite Lack of Job Growth
Local Employment Dynamics Reveal Battle of the Sexes...and the Generations
Truck Drivers are in for Long-Haul of Demand
Young Businesses Restrained by Recession
Unemployment Insurance Recipients in 2011
Oregon Business Employment Dynamics: Second Quarter 2011
Local Government Employment in Union County Sinks to Decades-Long Low
Published March 26, 2012
Key Workforce Challenge - Persistent Unemployment
Oregon Employment Numbers Retreat in February
Oregon Employment Forecast: Looking Up
Payroll Employment Revised Downward by 5,500 for 2011
Migration Patterns in the Past Five Years
Local Government Employment Revival in Crook County
Published March 6, 2012
Oregon Adds Jobs in January, but Many Oregonians Remain Unemployed
Surfing the Want Ads: Online Job Advertisements in Oregon
Who's the Boss? Oregon Self-employment by Occupation
Education Pursued Differs Between Men and Women
New System Clarifies Education and Training Assignments for Occupations
Population Trends in Oregon's Counties, Cities, and Towns
A Tale of Two Cities - in Umatilla County
Average Weekly Earnings are Rising in Oregon
Published January 26, 2012
Slow and Stedy the Pace in 2011
Women in Oregon's Workforce
Unemployment Rate Below 9.0 Percent for the First Time in Three Years
Linn County's Manufacturing Sector Shows Signs of Recovery
Oregon Business Employment Dynamics: First Quarter 2011
Published December 20, 2011
Oregon's Unemployment Rate Lowest in Three Years
Oregon Employment Forecast: Frustratingly Slow
Portrait of Oregon Businesses by Size of Firm
Non-Agricultural Self-Employment Down Due to the Recession
Counting the Uncounted -- A Look at Oregon's Real Estate Industry
Where Oregon Women Work
Lane County's Suburban Cities are Growing Rapidly
Published November 22, 2011
Oregon Sees Third Month of Modest Job Gains
Unemployment Down Across All Race and Ethnicity Groups in 2010
Oregon's Manufacturing Workweek Continues to Rise
No Surprises in Coastal Unemployment Rates
Southwestern Oregon's Forest Cluster
Metropolitan Areas Drive Oregon's Population Growth
Published October 27, 2011
Labor Productivity Improvements: History and Future
Oregon Employment Remains Close to March Level
Undercurrents of the Great Recession
Oregon's Minimum Wage Will Rise to $8.80 in 2012
Unbalanced Growth in Oregon: Five Quarters After the Great Recession
Rural and Urban Personal Income
South Coast Travel Spending Rebounded in 2010
Published September 22, 2011
Driven by Purpose: Oregon's Nonprofits
Oregon Employment Forecast: A Temporary Soft Patch
Other Services: The Mystery Industry That Hasn't Shaken the Recession
Auto Service Technicians and Mechanics Adapt to an Ever-Changing Industry
The Ghost of Holiday Hiring Past
Deschutes County: The State Leader in Pints Per Capita
Published August 23, 2011
Urban Oregon Dominates the State’s Manufacturing Employment
Oregon’s Workweek is Slowly Returning to Normal
North Central District Fuels Oregon Farm Sales in 2010
Extermination Services in Oregon Creep Up
On the Job With Pest Control Workers
Community College Enrollments Up
Published July 22, 2011
Manufacturing in Rural Oregon
The Mid-Willamette Valley’s Mixed Economic Recovery
Oregon Business Employment Dynamics: Third Quarter, 2010
A Portrait of Oregon’s Licensed Health Care Workforce
Wind Turbine Service Technicians: Climbing to New Heights
The Spin on Public Relations Specialists
Oregon’s Veterans: Unemployment and Labor Force Participation Rates
Published June 21, 2011
Oregon's Active Lifestyle Fuels an Industry
Modest Job Growth in April and May
Recession Cools Summer Hiring of Teens
Oregon Employment Forecast: Strong Gain Brightens Outlook
Oregon Mass Layoffs Continue to Decline in 2010
Studying the Skills Mismatch
County Incomes Converged in 2009
Growing Jobs in Garden Stores
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| IMIS Report |
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The Oregon Workforce Policy Cabinet (WPC) and its local partners (represented by the Oregon Workforce Partnership, or OWP) have announced their commitment to developing an integrated management information system (IMIS) to provide the best information possible on training, employment, and workforce development activities and services provided under the Workforce Investment Act and through various workforce initiatives. This 51 page document provides the following:
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Current situation description and assessment
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A review of approaches in three other states
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Future vision for Oregon’s approach and systems
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Gap analysis, contrasting the existing situation with the future vision
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Options and recommendations for closing the gap
bluecrane IMIS report (pdf, 297 KB)
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