Description
The Pacific Mountain Workforce Development Council is seeking a qualified consultant or firm to conduct an updated Industry Cluster Study for five counties in western Washington. The work includes reviewing and refining data indicators, analyzing current workforce and economic data, facilitating community stakeholder meetings, and identifying emerging subsectors with actionable recommendations. The deliverables are a set of recommended indicators, a comprehensive data analysis report, documentation of community conversations, and an emerging‑sector identification report, all to be completed by late February 2027.
• Review and refine the existing 18 data indicators, narrowing them to priority elements.
• Produce county‑by‑county economic and workforce analysis using updated data.
• Lead stakeholder engagement sessions and present findings to the agency’s executive committees.
• Identify emerging industries/subsectors and recommend additional indicators for future monitoring.