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A Note from the Director
As registered apprenticeship continues to expand in Oregon, the Apprenticeship and Training Division (ATD) is committed to improving communication with you, our valued partners, and to providing helpful resources for successfully administering programs. In that spirit, we are piloting a quarterly newsletter to share information with our apprenticeship partners. Please read along to learn more about the latest news from the Division, the Oregon State Apprenticeship and Training Council (OSATC), training and funding opportunities, resource highlights, and more. As always, thank you for your continued dedication to registered apprenticeship opportunities in Oregon!
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New Registered Apprenticeship Programs in Oregon
Three new standards of apprenticeship were approved under two committees at the Q2 OSATC meeting on July 22, 2026, including two that are the first of their kind in Oregon:
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Columbia Gorge TATC
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Oregon Association of Water Utilities JATC
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New in Oregon!
Water Systems Operation Specialist
Wastewater Systems Operation Specialist
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Apprenticeship by the Numbers
From January through March of 2026, there were 9,279 active apprentices, including 1,027 female and non-binary people, 558 veterans and 2,269 Black, Indigenous, and people of color participating in registered apprenticeships. We also saw 389 new apprentice registrations, and the Division issued completion certificates to 363 people.
In that same time period, there were 404 new pre-apprenticeship program participants registered, and the Division issued pre-apprenticeship graduation certificates to 107 people.
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Introducing the ATD Apprenticeship and Partners Meeting
You’ve got questions, and we want to get you the answers. The Division has appreciated every invite to attend the various coordinators’ meetings. Now, as we continue to welcome new partners to Registered Apprenticeship in Oregon, the Division will be shifting to hosting a quarterly online ATD Apprenticeship Coordinator’s Meeting, where Division staff will answer questions and provide information about resources and apprenticeship news. The first meeting will be held on Wednesday, August 5, 2026 from 11:00 a.m. – noon and will be open to all apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship administrators, committee members and interested members of the public. This will be a virtual meeting held on Microsoft Teams. To learn more, visit our Committee Resources webpage.
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Rules Advisory Committee Updates
The Division is embarking on a mission to update the Oregon Administrative Rules Chapter 839, Division 11 with the goals of improving definitions and ease of navigation, clarifying procedure requirements to better align with Oregon statutes, and removing redundancies. With support from the Attorney General’s office, Division staff are preparing a preliminary draft ahead of the Rules Advisory Committee (RAC) meeting later this year. Thank you to those who have volunteered to serve on the RAC to help shape the foundation of the work we’re all here to do. The Division will provide updates throughout the rule writing process, so please stay tuned.
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Web Content Accessibility
Division staff have completed the monumental task of converting all apprenticeship standards, pre-apprenticeship provider agreements and other resources to a new format that follows Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG). These important updates will improve accessibility for all.
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Financial Support for Apprentices Through Child Care for Construction
We want to make sure you know about the Childcare for Construction (CCC) program. Funded by Business Oregon, CCC provides childcare subsidies to current and recently completed construction apprentices, helping remove a major barrier to entering and completing apprenticeship programs. CCC pays subsidies directly to a childcare provider chosen by the worker, including licensed centers or approved family, friends, or neighbors. Eligible construction workers can receive up to $2,500 per child per month, offering flexible support for non‑traditional work hours. Please visit our website to learn more, and share this information widely with your community.
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Apprenticeship Standards Revisions
Oregon administrative rules require that any changes to apprenticeship standards or pre-apprenticeship provider agreements be submitted to the Oregon State Apprenticeship and Training Council (OSATC) at least 45 days prior to the next Council meeting. Please email your assigned Apprenticeship Representative at least three weeks in advance of cutoff to schedule a consultation. Our goal is to provide you with technical assistance throughout the revision process, and our staff need time to review your submission. Revision requests submitted through committee minutes without first scheduling a consultation with the Division for review will not be moved forward to Council, so please reach out!
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Upcoming Trainings
The Division offers frequent virtual training for all new program administrators, or for those looking for a refresher on submitting documentation through the Oregon Apprenticeship Tracking System (OATS) or Oregon Pre-Apprenticeship Tracking System (OPAT). Please visit our website to sign up.
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ATD in the Community
Our Veterans Outreach Coordinator, Aaron Unpingco, recently attended a trades-focused Career and Industry Day hosted by the Hood River-White Salmon Bridge Project to share information about how to get involved with registered apprenticeship. Aaron was joined by staff from BOLI’s Wage and Hour Division to empower Oregonians with information about their rights at work, child labor laws, and more.
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From left: Maddy Banahene, Derek Kosnett, Aaron Unpingco and Gabe Salinas |
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Stay Connected
The Apprenticeship and Training Division has launched a new email delivery service through GovDelivery. It’s the easiest way to stay connected with ATD and receive important updates on rule and statute, compliance reminders, and apprenticeship news. Click here to sign up!
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