Oregon Joins Partnership with U.S. Census to Offer Employment Data on College Graduates
The Higher Education Coordinating Commission (HECC) announced in a press release this week that Oregon is partnering with the United States Census Bureau on a new online searchable data tool to provide public access to information on the employment outcomes of postsecondary education and training. The Census Bureau’s Center for Economic Studies links state data on college and university graduates with state and federal employment data to create the Post-Secondary Employment Outcomes (PSEO) tool. The data tools show job placement and earnings outcomes across the country for graduates of each of Oregon’s 17 community colleges and seven public universities. Read our press release here.
The Oregon Workforce and Talent Development Board (WTDB) and the HECC announced in a press release this week the release of the 2022 Oregon Talent Assessment, providing a comprehensive look at the current employment market, highlighting Oregon business and industry’s input on in-demand occupations, skills, talent, gaps, and trends. The 2022 Talent Assessment was developed for the WTDB and HECC by ECONorthwest in partnership with Program and Policy Insight. The Assessment details how the effects of the pandemic, public health measures, and the ongoing effects of the robust federal stimulus have created a highly unusual labor market. Read the press release here.
State Opens Future Ready Oregon Funding Opportunity - Workforce Ready Grants
The HECC announced in a recent press release that the application is now open for the Future Ready Oregon Workforce Ready Grants, Round One: Capacity Building grants. A total of up to $9.8 million will be distributed through this first round of grants. Nonprofit community-based organizations as well as nonprofit and public workforce service providers are eligible to apply. These grants are focused on increasing capacity to offer workforce training, direct financial supports, and/or wraparound services to job-seekers from priority populations pursuing careers in several high demand fields. The application deadline is August 13, 2022.
Future Ready Oregon, a comprehensive $200 million package of strategic and targeted investments, supports the education and training Oregonians need for family-wage careers. Stay informed on these funding packages by signing up for email updates here, or by visiting our Future Ready Oregon web page here.
Interested in Higher Education Funding? Join a Hunt Institute Webinar on State Funding of Higher Education - July 26
On Tuesday, July 26th, The Hunt Institute will host a webinar where resource experts will explore the key findings of the 2022 State Higher Education Finance (SHEF) report, best practices that have emerged, and what the future of higher education funding holds. The SHEF report offers a comprehensive look at where states stood as they weathered the COVID-19 pandemic and economic recession. Panelists include: Kelsey Kunkle, Policy Analyst, SHEEO; Ben Cannon, Executive Director, Oregon Higher Education Coordinating Commission; Jennifer Delaney, Associate Professor of Higher Education at the University of Illinois and Member of the Illinois Board of Higher Education; and Sophia Laderman, Associate Vice President, SHEEO. You can register for the event here.
August 1, 2022 is the Priority Deadline for the Oregon Tribal Student Grant, Encourage Students to Apply
The priority deadline of August 1, 2022 is approaching for the Oregon Tribal Student Grant for 2022-23, a new state financial aid program supported by the Oregon Legislature’s 2022 historic investment in equitable college access and success for tribal students. The Oregon Tribal Student Grant is expected to pay for most or all public college-related expenses—including tuition, housing, books, and other costs not covered by other grants—for eligible students who are enrolled members of Oregon’s nine federally recognized Tribes. A communication toolkit is available on our website here. Learn more in the press release here. Current and prospective students can learn more and apply here.
Encourage Students to Apply for Financial Aid for 2022-23
It’s not too late to apply for financial aid for 2022-23! To access many federal and state college funding programs, students must first submit either a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or an Oregon Student Aid Application (ORSAA). Completing the FAFSA or ORSAA is free and help is available. Any Oregonian interested in postsecondary education or training should apply to determine their financial aid eligibility. To support Oregon students, start here. The Federal Student Aid program also has a great getting started page as well as a contact us page and OSAC has a contact us page, where you can submit an email based on the support needed or call for support at 1 (800) 452-8807. The Financial Aid Office at the college considered is also a great starting place for questions and support.
PARTNER NEWS, Oregon Health Authority: Scholars for a Healthy Oregon Initiative (SHOI)-Like Scholarship, Request for Grant Applications
Oregon Health Authority has released the Scholars for a Healthy Oregon Initiative (SHOI)-Like Request for Grant Applications (SHOI-Like). SHOI-Like allocates $7 million to award grants to Oregon’s education programs, and provides student scholarships to expand and diversify the medical, dental, and behavioral health workforce. For more information, the application may be found here. Applications are due July 20, 2022 at 3 pm Pacific Time. Interested institutions and training programs may contact Heidi Tracy, at heidi.s.tracy@dhsoha.state.or.us or 971-372-0652 with questions.
Share your Voice in the Statewide Listening Tour: Oregon Legislators Want to Know How to Better Support Underrepresented Students in College
Calling all students and community members! You are invited to tell the Legislature about your experiences and barriers related to college success. The HECC encourages participation in the statewide listening tour of the Joint Legislative Task Force on Student Success for Underrepresented Students in Higher Education. View the Task Force website for details, or sign up sign up to testify here. Can’t be there in person? The committee also welcomes submitted comments. Email the Task Force a public record comment at jtushe.exhibits@oregonlegislature.gov. Upcoming public meeting information is below, but please see the Task force website for all final information on the following meeting.
July 20, 2022, Full-day meeting, Southern Oregon University, Public comment at 5:30 PM.
July 21, 2022, Full-day meeting, Rogue Community College. Public comment at 5:30 PM.
Upcoming Public Meetings
Public comment is welcomed on agenda items. See public meeting notices on our home page here.
- July 19, 2022, Oregon Conservation Corps Advisory Committee Meeting
- July 21, 2022, Workforce and Talent Development Board (WTDB) Executive Committee Public Meeting
- July 27, 2022, WTDB Continuous Improvement Committee Public Meeting
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Interested in working for the HECC? You can sign up for to receive email notifications of new job opportunities. Subscribe to HECC Employment Opportunities here. Learn more about job opportunities on our website here.
Grant and Contracting Opportunities
For information on these and other grant and contracting opportunities with the HECC please visit Grant and Contracting Opportunities here.
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