Greg Thweatt

Are you interested in a career in the trades? If so, a Pre-Apprenticeship program may be the right next step for you! The next Southern Oregon Builds Pre-Apprenticeship is a 15-week Fridays only cohort that runs from January 10th through April 18th, 2025.  Deadline for applications is December 20th, 2024!  This is your chance to gain hands-on experience and earn certifications.

Learn more and a link to apply.

(image courtesy of the Ausland Group Construction Company)

Rogue Business Elevate has opened a new round of employer applications for paid work experiences for youth.

BENEFITS TO EMPLOYERS:

• Guided support to ensure a smooth and successful placement
• Subsidized wages for participating youth
• Opportunity to mentor & develop future professionals
• Access to motivated young talent

Elevate Youth Work Experience Application for Employers: Application

Want more information? Contact Joshua Shannon joshua@pyplus.org | (541) 476-8146 | View a flyer

Prosperity 10,000 (P10K), part of the Future Ready Oregon suite, represents a $35 million investment aimed at supporting Oregon’s nine Local Workforce Development Boards (LWDBs) to serve communities most impacted by COVID-19. This initiative focuses on providing essential resources to historically underserved Oregonians, including people of color, low-income individuals and families, women, disconnected youth, frontline workers, and rural and frontier residents.  Read the July 2023 – June 2024 Report.

The Rogue Workforce Partnership will have an Executive Committee meeting.

View Agenda Page Click on the agenda where you will find a link (either video or by phone) and directions to the RWP Office.

Representatives of the news media shall be allowed to attend but are specifically directed not to report on any of the deliberations held during the executive session, except to state the general subject of the session as announced – pursuant to ORS 192.660 (4).

Are you seeking to upskill an employee with a new certification or external training?  Or are you looking to hire new or train existing employees to bridge a skill gap for retention or advancement?  Rogue Business Elevate might be what you need.  Applications are open, for more information visit the Rogue Business Elevate page.