 Former Seaside Mayor Jay Barber (with scissors on left) and Area 1 Manager Bill Jablonski prepare to cut the ribbon.
Seaside celebrates improvements to U.S. 101
Members of our Region 2 team joined representatives from the city of Seaside and contractors to celebrate completion of a nearly two-decade effort to improve U.S. 101 through the city with a ribbon-cutting Sept. 25. We finished construction in mid-September, over a month ahead of the estimated completion date, and under budget, at $10.2 million vs. the estimated $11.7 million. Read more and see before and after drone photos on the News Hub.
 Represenatives from Commerce & Compliance attended.
Employees give students a glimpse at potential career paths during expo
ODOT employees from around the state participated in this year’s Southern Oregon Trade Careers Expo. The goal of the event, which takes place every other year, is to introduce students and other job-seekers to living wage careers in the trades. “This is more than a job fair,” said Darrin Neavoll, Region 3 manager. “We are showing kids that they don’t necessarily have to go to college to get a great job with opportunities to advance.” Read more on the News Hub.
New Under 5 video available
The Office of Equity and Civil Rights has released a new microlearning resource on Trauma in the Workplace. In this video, Lisa Brown talks about our fight, flight and fawn responses to trauma and conflict and how they can play out at work.
Last days: Open enrollment runs through Oct. 31
Find out what's new for benefit options during open enrollment. All PEBB members must take action during open enrollment by Tuesday, whether you are keeping the same choices or choosing new options. There are three steps: Deciding on a plan, enrolling in your benefits, and completing your Health Engagement Model assessment. Learn more on the open enrollment website.
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