Advanced Manufacturing
Advanced Manufacturing is the engine that powers our region’s economic vitality.
From metals, machinery, and transportation to semiconductors and green technology, the manufacturing sector in the metro area represents almost 30% of the region’s GDP. Manufacturing provides jobs, innovation, and spurs productivity – giving our region an edge in the competitive global economy.
Manufacturing portland-vancouver metro impact
30%
Region’s GDP
8%
Total employment
$107,382
2021 average annual wage
Manufacturing also has the largest multiplier effect of any economic sector, meaning that its activities support and underpin many other sectors across the regional economy. The Portland-Vancouver Metro region is a national leader in advanced manufacturing, with a competitive advantage—the sector is more concentrated here, accounting for 8% of total employment in the region, compared to 5% nationwide. A strong workforce is integral to this success.
Goals
CWWC has engaged the manufacturing community to better understand their workforce issues and are designing programs and investing resources to meet their needs including:
- Hosting events that connect industry with the workforce
- Training current workers to improve their productivity and reduce skill gaps
- Training new workers for manufacturing careers in industry identified occupations
- Building the pipeline of workers by exposing youth to careers in manufacturing
- Pursuing new training resources to address emerging needs
Advanced Manufacturing Employment by Component
Greater Portland Region, 2021
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Advanced Manufacturing Jobs by County
Greater Portland Region, 2021
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Nearly half of the region’s Advanced Manufacturing jobs are located in Washington County, due largely to Intel. Multnomah County has a small concentration of jobs relative to the overall size of its economy. Clackamas County, with 13,558 jobs, accounts for 14 percent of the region’s employment, and Southwest Washington adds 12,193 jobs (13%). Companies tend to be clustered along major road, water, and rail transportation corridors.
As the workforce ages, additional jobs will become available and many provide a living wage with career pathways to advancement. To ensure that we have an adequate pipeline of skilled workers ready to fill these openings, we are working directly with manufacturers to identify their workforce needs in critical occupations and designing training to meet industry specifications.
2021
Advanced Manufacturing Labor Report
About the Report
By examining labor market intelligence (such as the data contained in this report) and vetting the information with business partners, we are able to better understand industry trends, identify current and emergent workforce needs, and develop customized solutions for each sector.
