Resources

This page is a repository for downloadable white papers, policy briefs, and other items of interest that OWP members and staff post here from time to time.

Available Downloads

• Workers, Employers and Youth Need Your Support!!
  The US Chamber of Commerce’s Institute for a Competitive Workforce recently released their annual Education Report Card and Oregon received an “F” in Postsecondary and Workforce Readiness. Why?
  
  
• Reauthorize the Workforce Investment Act
  It is time to focus on our State's future, our competitiveness. We need increased investments in workforce funding NOW!!
  
  
• AFL-CIO Workforce Editorial
  Organized Labor calls for State Investments in Workforce Training.
  
  
• Eugene Register Guard Editorial on Workforce Funding
  Local WIB Director advocates for State Investments in Workforce Training Funds.
  
  
• Power Up Southern Oregon Initiative
  Rogue Valley Workforce Development Board outlines key strategies to address workforce "pipeline" needs of Southern Oregon employers.