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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

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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 ~ Corporate Directors & Rogue Valley Workforce Consortium Meeting will be held on June 28th, 1 – 2:30 pm.

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On June 12th, Anna Johnson, Senior Economic Analyst for the Oregon Employment Department, shared recent data on the Labor Force in Oregon.  View the visual data slides.

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The USDOT is promoting Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) with the 2024 Information Technology (IT) Industry Day.

This event will be held virtually on Tuesday June 18, 2024, from 6:30 AM to 11:30 AM (PST).

To learn more and register.

The United States Department of Transportation (USDOT), Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization’s (OSDBU) mission is to ensure Small Business policies and goals of the Secretary of Transportation are implemented in a fair, efficient and effective manner. To learn more information on small business assistance, small business loans for women and veterans, and more small business resources visit the OSDBU website.

Applications have been closed.

Rogue Workforce Partnership (RWP) is seeking qualified organizations to stand up a construction pre-trades training program; we will also consider proposals that cover construction and manufacturing pre-trades. This opportunity aims to create pathways to family-wage careers for underserved communities, including adult learners, dislocated workers, and youth.  Learn more.