Oregon SB1512 expands the Prosperity 10,000 Program to improve workforce development.

Oregon SB1512 expands the Prosperity 10,000 Program, administered by the Higher Education Coordinating Commission, to improve workforce development. The bill requires the Commission to award grants to local workforce development boards to administer the program. The program aims to provide career coaching, occupational training, wraparound supports, and paid work experiences. It also seeks to increase access to workforce programs for priority populations, ensure at least 50% of participants are women, and achieve high completion and employment rates.

Oregon SB1512 expands the Prosperity 10,000 Program to improve workforce development.

Oregon SB1512 expands the Prosperity 10,000 Program, administered by the Higher Education Coordinating Commission, to improve workforce development. The bill requires the Commission to award grants to local workforce development boards to administer the program. The program aims to provide career coaching, occupational training, wraparound supports, and paid work experiences. It also seeks to increase access to workforce programs for priority populations, ensure at least 50% of participants are women, and achieve high completion and employment rates.