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.
Do you know of an Oregon Employer who is family/child care friendly? The Oregon Workforce Partnership (OWP) would like to know as they develop their soon to be released Employer Toolkit.
The White House recently issued a statement on opportunities to increase affordable housing supply and highlighted U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) efforts. DOT’s Build America Bureau (Bureau) updated its guidance about financing transit-oriented development (TOD) projects, including office to residential conversions. The Bureau is currently reviewing dozens of letters of interest for projects for $10 billion in TOD loans.
For more information including a free webinar on August 27, noon PDT
Safe + Sound Week is a nationwide event held each August that recognizes the successes of workplace health and safety programs and offers information and ideas on how to keep America’s workers safe. This year Safe + Sound Week will provide resources for businesses on mental health and well-being. These materials will be posted before the start of Safe + Sound Week.
Why Participate? Successful safety and health programs can proactively identify and manage workplace hazards before they cause injury or illness, improving sustainability and the bottom line. Participating in Safe + Sound Week can help get your program started, energize an existing one, or provide a chance to recognize your safety successes.
Develop your Safety + Health Program
Webinar August 16, 9 am PST “Creating Safer Work Environments with OTC Hearing Aids” a prevention program for hearing loss due to work-related activities
Exciting News! Rogue Workforce Partnership has selected Crater Lake Electrical to receive funding to establish a new construction pre-trades training program in Southern Oregon!
This award represents a strategic investment in our community, aiming to provide opportunities for Oregonians to develop essential skills and credentials for high-wage careers in the thriving construction sector. Stay tuned for more details!
The Rogue Workforce Partnership Quarterly Board Meeting will be held on August 2, 2024. 9 am – noon.
