Workforce Strategies

Governor's Vision for Oregon's Workforce

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Governor Ted Kulongoski

As Governor, I am passionate about creating jobs and ensuring that Oregonians have the skills to compete for every job in this state and in the global economy.

My vision is that Oregon's businesses have a competitive advantage in the global marketplace due to their highly skilled, innovative workers. That means we must invest in education and workforce training so Oregon becomes a magnet for companies that want to hire skilled workers, and workers have good jobs that fully utilize their skills and talents. Oregon needs competitive companies, productive people and innovative ideas to grow and keep stable, high-paying jobs in our state.

My workforce plan, Winning in the Global Market, will increase the number of Oregonians prepared for high-demand, high-wage jobs and make our state's economy stronger. Please join me and my workforce, labor, education and business partners in our efforts to bring greater opportunity to all Oregonians.

Oregon's workforce system serves Oregon workers, helping people update their career skills, launching them toward higher wages, and referring them to jobs or educational career paths based on new technologies or innovations. Having a highly skilled workforce means Oregon businesses have a competitive edge and Oregon workers have stable jobs. The WorkSource Oregon network of public and private partners matches workers to jobs and connects them to education and training that fits their current needs. WorkSource partners also listen to businesses so workers are prepared for the right jobs.

Oregon's Workforce System serves Oregon students, workers, and businesses. Our education and training programs help people update their career skills, earn industry recognized certificates and degrees, and connect them to jobs or educational career paths that lead them to high demand occupations.

The Oregon Workforce Investment Board works with local workforce boards and partners to implement my workforce vision for the state. You can find out more about the board and our WorkSource Oregon partners at WorkSource Oregon.

Our WorkSource Oregon Web site is accessible 24 hours a day, as well as our iMatchSkills On-line Job Matching tool and Labor Market Information. With WorkSource Oregon, workers and businesses have effective local and regional workforce boards and services available at their fingertips.

Our workforce system serves workers at all stages of their lives.

Emerging Workforce - these are students in our education systems, as well as youth who are seeking other paths. Every workforce region has youth programs to engage young people in school and career paths.

Transitional Workforce -- these are Oregonians looking for work -- workers who are changing jobs by choice or due to company closures or layoffs.

Current Workforce - this is the majority of our labor force that will retain their jobs and climb up career ladders if they continuously learn new skills that can add value in the work place. My strategies include supporting community colleges and their partners to implement the Pathways to Advancement plan, helping more Oregonians gain opportunities to work, learn and advance.

All Abilities -- Oregon needs every worker to boost our economy. Our WorkSource Oregon system partners can assist both workers and businesses to make jobs accessible for people with disabilities so we gain the skills and productivity of every potential worker.

As your governor, I am working to increase our investment in education and workforce training. I want all Oregonians to share in the dream of a fulfilling job with good wages, so their families are healthy and safe, and they can envision a secure future. Investing in education and training for the people of Oregon will provide us all with the highest return on our investment through stronger workers, a stronger economy and a stronger Oregon.

Thank you for your support to make this vision Oregon's future.

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