Oregon Community Colleges Implementing Manufacturing Career Pathways!

Over the past several years, the Career Pathways initiative has begun to transform Oregon's community college education model to focus on helping Oregonians attain certificates and degrees that lead to high-demand occupations and higher wages. In response to the skilled worker shortage in manufacturing, many community colleges around the state are expanding their Career Pathways programs in manufacturing.

This is an exciting new effort that has direct benefits to both employers and students. To read overviews of the efforts of eleven community colleges to enhance the supply of skilled workers in their region, check the links below:

Check here often for regular updates on activities and promising practices that are making a difference to both companies and individuals.

For more information on Career Pathways in general, check here.

For more information on Career Pathways efforts, check here.

For more information on Manufacturing-based Trades, Technical and Engineering Career Roadmap, check here.