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Presentation to the Oregon house Committee on Business & Labor - Subcommittee and Workforce Development, September 22, 2010
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2. The Oregon Consortium & Oregon Workforce Alliance:
The Oregon Consortium (TOC) and Oregon Workforce Alliance (OWA) is
a public/private partnership established by business leaders and
public officials more than 25 years ago to help revitalize the
economies of Oregons twenty-four rural counties.
In a blended fashion, TOC and OWA oversee the administration of
Workforce Investment Act resources, and a variety of other grants
and projects, and provide oversight to the WorkSource Oregon system
in rural Oregon.
This rural system is delivered via a network of community based
organizations, who provide services at the ground level, regional
workforce investment boards and an administrative office
staff.
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3. The Oregon Consortium & Oregon Workforce Alliance-
Workforce Investment Area:
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4. Our Vision:
To be the driving force for an evolution in attitudes and behaviors
at every level that embraces the necessity for Oregons citizens,
business and industries to skill up, ultimately revolutionizing our
rural economies.
This vision is supported by the development and targeted investment
of revenues, curriculum, infrastructure, political pathways and
partnerships.
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5. Resources TOC/OWA Invested in the Rural WorkSource Oregon System
PY09
PY09 = July 1, 2009 June 30, 2010
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6. County Unemployment Rates 8/2010
9.4
11.8
10.10
9.6
8.1
12.5
8.6
8.6
9.6
10.5
9.2
14.5
10.4
11.3
17.7
15.5
14.8
11.5
12.9
14.5
16.3
Source:
www.qualityinfo.org
August 2010 Unemployment
13.6
14.0
13.7
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7. Area Unemployment by Industry:
Source: EMSI
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8. National Emergency Grants
Traditional National Emergency Grant:US Department of Labor makes
funding available for National Emergency Grants (NEGs) when a
layoff of 50+ individuals occurs.These NEGs make funds available to
serve workers impacted by the specific layoff and are often
coordinated with TAA funds;
Currently Oregon has 22 NEGs underway for a total of $16,846,609,
with an average grant amount $765,755;
Of these 22 NEGs, 10 are active in the TOCOWA 24 county area this
is the largest number of NEGs awarded to any single LWIB in the
nation.
Total Funding = $7,023,283
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9. TOCOWA National Emergency Grants:
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10. Regional Economic Impact NEG:
Designed to respond to the needs of an entire region/area impacted
by economic changes;
Allows for an aggregation of a series of layoff events;
Provides support for an optional planning component:
Tactical planning for in-demand occupations;
Further development of provider services and networks;
Positioning the Area to better compete in the global economy;
15% of total application or $250,000 max
TOC/OWA Award:
$2,571,600 total award
$2,321,600 for participant services and skill and talent
development
$250,000 for economic planning component
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11. REI NEG - Resources to Rural Oregonians:
Skilling Up Rural Citizens to Compete in the Global Economy:
Participants may receive direct re-employment related services
including, but not limited to career exploration and assessment,
training or education to prepare for high growth, in-demand
occupations within the regional economy, employment assistance, job
placement follow-up services, on the job training, supportive
services and needs based payments.
Utilizing data published in the Oregon Employment Departments
Occupational Prioritization for Training (April 2010) we have
targeted the following industries:
Health care and allied health-related areas;
Advanced manufacturing;
Emerging green industries and alternative energy / energy related
areas
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12. Resources for Rural Oregonians:
Planned enrollments:370
Current enrollments:186
Following is an example of training programs/areas that REI
enrolled participants are currently involved with:
Dental Assistant, Speech Pathology, Education, Nutritional
Consultant, Culinary, Accounting, Historic Preservation, Energy
Auditor, Paralegal, Juvenile Probation, Addiction Studies, Criminal
Justice, Healthcare Administration, Health Information Technology,
Truck Driving, Heavy Equipment Operator, Helicopter Pilot, HR
Management, Medical Secretary, Pharmacy Tech, Welding, X-ray Tech,
Pre-Nursing, Wind Turbine Tech
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13. Planning for Economic Recovery New Oregon Trails
Resources made available through this grant to deploy a
sub-regional planning process that thoughtfully examines the needs
and anticipated opportunities of emerging and growth industries
across the region.
Functional Economic Areas * were identified and then modified to
remain within the 24 county boundary, resulting in seven economic
regions.
An analysis of business and industry opportunities, impact and
needs including occupational skills for workers; technological
and/or environmental impacts; retirement / replacement job impacts;
local infrastructure demands; educational opportunities, and
current workforce skills, education and attributes will be examined
in each of the seven regions.
Seven regional asset maps will be developed based on this analysis
that identifies gaps, barriers and met needs.
Panels in these seven economic regions will then work with this
information to begin the development of a plan to address pertinent
areas which remain unaddressed by currently available partners
and/or resources.
The planning process will support preparing workers for employment
in demand occupations within the area; developing strategies and
capabilities on a regional and sub-regional basis to deliver
services; and position the area to better compete in the global
economy.
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14. *Economists are interested in areas that are bound together by
trade linksthe buying and selling of raw materials, industrial and
consumer goods and services, and labor. An area which covers a
relatively contained and cohesive network of trade is called a
functional economic area (FEA), and this is the type of region that
works best for economic modeling.In the case of the effort because
we are interested in planning for the 24 rural counties functional
economic areas were modified to fit the area.
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15. New Oregon Trails:
In any moment of decision, the best thing you can do is the right
thing.The worst thing you can do is nothing.Theodore
Roosevelt
The realities of our rural economies are calling for new action and
advocacy by every group that cares about a rural future, the Oregon
Consortium & Oregon Workforce Alliance are utilizing every
potential resource to support efforts to Help Rural Oregon
Work.
For additional information about efforts at the area and sub-area
(regional) level call Kris Latimer, CEO at 541.928.0241 x219 or
write to [email protected]
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