Why has OWP taken the lead on these major challenges?


Finding solutions to today's challenges requires collaboration among diverse interests. The mission of OWP's members, the seven Workforce Investment Boards, is to bring together those who can and will lead Oregon's economic future. We convene the very best minds from around the state to serve on our decision-making WIBs. Here is just a sampling of our 162 business partners, as well as more information about the wide range of leaders who serve on WIBs across the state.


Nursery Products
Garron Grounds. Inc., Sherwood
Don's Waterfall Farms, Tillamook
Professional Services
Barrett Business Services, Newport
BDt Staffing, Salem
Express Personnel, Medford
Hire Calling, Klamath Falls
Personnel Source, Eugene
Biomedical/Health Care
Asante Health Systems, Medford
Blue Mountain Hospital District, John Day
Kaiser Permanente, Portland
McKenzie-Wiliamette Medical Center, Springfield
Mercy Medical Center, Roseburg
Merle West Medical Center, Klamath Falls
North Bend Medical Center, Coos Bay
Oregon Advanced Imaging, Medford
Providence Health Systems, Portland
Samaritan Pacific Health, Newport
Financial Services
Amerititle, Albany
Oregon Pacific Banking Co., Florence
OSU Federal Credit Union, Corvallis
Pacific West Bank, West Linn
Umpqua Bank, Roseburg
USBank, Manzanita
Wells Fargo, Astoria

High Technology/Software
Hewlett-Packard, Corvallis
Hynix Semiconductor, Eugene
Intel, Beaverton
PicoJet, Hillsboro
Forest Products/Wood/Paper
Boise Cascade, LaGrande
Georgia-Pacific, Toledo
Masterbrand Cabinets, Grants Pass
Roseburg Forest Products, Roseburg
Trus Joist, Eugene
Weyerhaeuser, Albany
Food Processing/Agriculture
Harry and David, Medford
Heinz Frozen Foods, Ontario
Don Poncho Authentic Mexican Foods, Salem
Rogue Creamery, Central Point
Sysco Food Services, Wilsonville
Tillarrtook Co. Creamery Association, Tillamook
Apparel and Sporting Goods
NIKE, Inc., Beaverton
Transportation Equipment
Boeing, Portland
Marathon Coach, Inc.. Coburg
Monaco Coach Corp, Hines/Coburg
Creative Services
Donde Latino Marketing, Medford
Hanlon Brown Design, Portland
Metals
Benchmade Knife Company, Oregon City
Farwest Steel Corporation, Eugene
FMC Allen Machines, Newberg
Northwest Aluminum Specialties, The Dalles
PCC Structural, Milwaukie


Through OWP's member Workforce Investment Boards, these business partners work with citizens around the state to find the solutions that will keep Oregon competitive. The WIBs include:


  • 36 Locally elected officials

  • 33 Local and state economic development organizations

  • 31 Community-based organizations

  • 23 Labor union representatives

  • 21 School Districts and Education Service Districts

  • 17 Community colleges

  • 6 Tribes/Tribal organizations

  • 4 State Universities


OWP's member Workforce Investment Boards also include state and county public agencies: Oregon Employment Department, Department of Human Services, Office of Vocational Rehabilitation, Job Corps, Bureau of Labor and industry, Department of Corrections and Housing Authority.
This public/private partnership recognizes that we need to cross party lines, organizational boundaries, and special interests to generate creative and comprehensive responses to today's challenges. Working together we can serve the immediate needs of Oregon's workforce and proactively build the future.

Join us in making a difference!