Careers, Jobs and Education Resources for: Snohomish, WA
Snohomish is a city in Snohomish County, Washington, United States. The population was 8,494 at the 2000 census. The mayor of Snohomish is Randy Hamlin, and the city manager is Larry Bauman. The town of Snohomish prides itself for its historical downtown feel, and is known for its many antique shops. Many homes throughout the town are considered historical; each bears a plaque with the year it was built and the family that originally occupied it. Once every year, the town gives tours of the these houses to those who are interested. Snohomish bills itself, and First Street in particular, as the "Antique Capital of the Northwest." A general aviation airfield, Harvey Airfield, is less than one mile southwest of Snohomish. (from wikipedia)Washington Fast Facts:
Location, Location, Location…: Washington is located in the pacific northwest Region of the United States.
Cities: Nearly 70% of Washington’s residents live in the Seattle metropolitan area, a national center of transportation, business, and industry and home to an recognized arts community.
Behind the Name: Washington is nicknamed “the Evergreen State,” referring to the contribution of its forests to both the economy and to the region’s ecosystems.
A Closer Look: Washington was carved out of the western part of the Washington Territory in 1889, after being ceded by Britain in the 1846 Oregon Treaty.
Did You Know?: The state was named after George Washington, the country’s first President, and is the only U.S. state named after a president.
Washington Careers and Employment:
Population: 6,549,224 (11.1% increase since 2000) – 50.2% Female, 49.8% Male (2008 U.S. Census Bureau).
Business Environment: Ranked 3rd in Forbes Magazine’s “Best States for Business,” 2008.
Top Industries: In terms of paid employees, according to a 2008 U.S. Census Bureau study: (1) health care and social assistance; (2) retail trade; (3) manufacturing; (4) accommodation and food services; and (5) construction.
Taxes: No Income Tax and Sales Tax, 6.5% (Federation of Tax Administrators).
Cost of Living: 103.4 in relation to the “National Average” of 100 (Federal Cost of Living Index).
Quality of Life: Ranked 11th of 50 states by CNBC, 2009.
Weather: Average Temperature (In °F) – Jan: 31.47; Apr: 47.40; July: 65.73; Oct: 40.50 (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration).
K-12: Ranked 8th of 50 states in “Academic Achievement” by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, 2009.
Washington Economics:
In General: Washington has a workforce that numbers over three million people. Manufacturing, international trade and agriculture produce much of the revenue for the state.
Service Industry: The community, business and personal services group is the leading service industry group in Washington, with income sources in private health care, computer programming and engineering companies and law firms.
Agriculture: Although Washington ranks only fourteenth in the nation in total agricultural receipts, it provides a broad range of agricultural products not customarily provided by other states including hay, hops, mint and bluegrass.
Manufacturing: Transportation equipment is Washington’s most valuable manufactured product, as the state is a leading producer in the aircraft and space industry.
Mining: The most important mined products of the state are coal, cement, crushed stone, gold, and sand and gravel.
Fishing: Washington is famous for its fish, exporting a wide variety ranging from salmon and halibut to crab and oysters.
A Closer Look: Several major retailers are based in Washington, including Nordstrom, Starbucks, REI and Amazon.com.
Did You Know?: An apple a day is good for the health of this state: Washington generates more apple revenues than any other state, producing well over half of the nation’s apples.
Washington Education:
In General: Washington provides a fine assortment of public and private universities, with 46 public and 35 private institutions of higher education. Some of the most prominent colleges include the University of Washington, Seattle University and Washington State University.
In the Rankings: U.S. News and World Report rankings: National Rankings – University of Washington (#41), Washington State University (#116); Liberal Arts Rankings – Whitman College (#37), University of Puget Sound (#81).
Online Education: There are myriad accredited online universities offering degrees in the state of Washington.
A Closer Look: Animal lovers take note: Washington State University is well known for its programs in veterinary medicine and animal science.
Did You Know?: The University of Washington was founded in 1861, long before Washington actually became a state in 1889.
Sources: In addition to specific citations noted in this “Career Information” section, supplementary source materials include: the U.S. Department of Agriculture Economic Research Service; Netstate.com; Education-Portal.com; USCollegeSearch.org; and Wikipedia.com.