June 25, 2025
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June 18, 2025
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June 16, 2025
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June 15, 2025
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June 11, 2025
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June 10, 2025
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June 9, 2025
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June 4, 2025
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June 2, 2025
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May 28, 2025
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April 11, 2025
The economy is changing—and fast. Technological advancement, artificial intelligence, and shifting industries, alongside a growing momentum to ensure equitable opportunity are reshaping how we think about work. For many Oregonians, the traditional pathway from education to employment—often marked by a four-year degree—is no longer practical, affordable, or effective. In response, the skills first movement [...]
March 12, 2025
A Workforce in Crisis: The Growing Childcare Shortage Oregon is facing a childcare crisis. Families across the state are struggling to find affordable preschool options, while preschool providers are unable to hire enough qualified teachers to meet the demand. Half of Oregon’s counties are considered childcare deserts, meaning fewer than one-third of local children have [...]
March 10, 2025
Local workforce boards are actively engaged with their local workforce partners, including Oregon's public and private sector unions, to develop apprenticeships, pre-apprenticeships and effective pathways into the labor market. Many workforce boards across Oregon are at the forefront of creating and expanding apprenticeship opportunities in the trades, clean energy, healthcare, and other high-demand sectors. [...]
February 28, 2025
Celebrate with us as an Oregon workforce initiative receives well-deserved national recognition. Team Oregon Build has been named the 2025 Workforce Program of the Year by the National Association of Workforce Development Professionals (NAWDP)! Team Oregon Build launched last year with the mission of empowering youth with in-demand workforce-ready construction skills, filling a critical [...]
February 11, 2025
Booming Growth, Lagging Well-Being Source: State of the Nation The United States boasts one of the strongest economies in the world, second only to China, and has experienced faster economic growth than any other high-income country since 1990. Yet, while national prosperity has surged, many other areas of American life have failed to [...]
February 7, 2025
Building A Path Towards Livable Wage Employment Building a thriving workforce requires more than just training individuals for in-demand jobs—it requires addressing the systemic challenges that prevent workers from achieving economic stability. In Oregon, 12.6% of the population lives at or below the poverty line. Many households face barriers to self-sufficiency as wages fail [...]
February 3, 2025
The Oregon Workforce Partnership (OWP) is excited to announce the launch of SkillUp Oregon, a free virtual training platform powered by Metrix Learning, designed to help Oregonians enhance their skills, prepare for certifications, and expand career opportunities. This innovative program offers free access to more than 7,000 online courses in high-demand fields such as business, [...]
January 31, 2025
Community Urged to Support House Bill 2972 Ahead of Critical Legislative Hearing on February 24th Salem, Oregon – Oregon Workforce Partnership is calling on the public to join the growing coalition in support of House Bill 2972 (HB 2972), a transformative piece of legislation aimed at improving workforce services for individuals transitioning out of incarceration. The bill, which has garnered bipartisan [...]
January 29, 2025
Learn about the impact that House Bill 3410 has had on working families along the Oregon Coast. Representative David Gomburg elaborates on how this bill prioritizes living wage jobs along the coast, fostering new opportunities and community engagement.
January 28, 2025
What to Do If Immigration Comes to Your Workplace Employers may face immigration actions at their workplace, including Form I-9 audits, ICE raids, or attempts to detain specific individuals. Understanding your rights and responsibilities is crucial for protecting your business and employees. Here’s a guide to help you prepare and respond effectively. [...]
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