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HECC WORKFORCE UPDATE

September 28, 2023

Office of Workforce Investments

Oregon Higher Education Coordinating Commission

Integral Youth Services Oregon Conservation Corps 2023 crew members.

Contact:  info.hecc@hecc.oregon.gov

Oregon Conservation Corps Announces 2023-2025 Grant Awards

Program and Planning Grants Approved by Advisory Committee

The Oregon Conservation Corps work continues for the 2023-2025 biennium. The Oregon Conservation Corps Advisory Committee and Higher Education Coordinating Commission (HECC) staff have completed their evaluation of the July and August applications for Oregon Conservation Corps funding. The HECC is awarding over $10.7 million dollars to communities across the state. Oregon Conservation Corps awards reduce wildfires, create fire-adapted communities, and train the workforce of tomorrow.

The HECC is pleased to announce that it intends to award 10 grant agreements to the entities listed below.

This funding is provided by the Oregon State Legislature and philanthropic partners including the Oregon Community Rebuilding Fund, Portland General Electric Foundation, Pacific Power, Oregon Community Credit Union Foundation, the Roundhouse Foundation, the Gray Family Foundation, and more.

We thank all program supporters, program applicants and grant reviewers for their time and effort in this process. Congratulations and thank you for committing to serving Oregon!

• AntFarm, $1,000,000.00
• Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council in partnership with Heart of Oregon Corps, $1,670,000.00
• Community Services Consortium, $1,000,000.00
• Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs, $973,018.20
• Eastern Oregon Workforce Investment Board, $28,047.60 (planning grant)
• Fortaleza Atravez Barreras, $49,858.20 (planning grant)
• Integral Youth Services, $1,000,000.00
• Lomakatsi Restoration Project, $1,669,952.10
• Northwest Youth Corps, $1,669,579.35
• Phoenix School of Roseburg, $1,670,000.00

OregonServes

Join ORVID and Make a Difference in Disasters

As a partner in Oregon's Emergency Support Function for Volunteers and Donations, OregonServes proudly introduces Oregon Volunteers in Disaster (ORVID). ORVID matches volunteers with organizations during disasters, offering a cost-free, seamless experience for both volunteers and organizations. It's an ideal tool for emergency managers and various disaster-focused organizations, including government agencies, non-profits, and tribal organizations. Volunteers, act now! Explore and sign up for ORVID or watch our volunteer video. For organizations interested in ORVID, watch this video, or learn how to sign up for an account here.

Registration Open for 2024-2025 AmeriCorps Competitive Grant Information Sessions, October 3 and 5, 2023

OregonServes is hosting two information sessions on October 3 and 5 for organizations interested in applying for the 2024-25 AmeriCorps Competitive Grant Opportunity to operate an AmeriCorps State program in Oregon. The Request for Applications (RFA) for these funds will be announced soon, and the applications will be due December 4. Potential applicants are encouraged but not required to attend the webinar can register here for new or here for continuing. New and continuing applicants must submit a Notice of Intent to Apply by October 13 by completing the form here. For a preview of the RFA focus, please review the federal 2024-25 AmeriCorps Notice of Funding Opportunity on which the Oregon RFA will be based. For more information, contact oregon.serves@hecc.oregon.gov

Other Upcoming Events

• Register for a regional ASPIRE Fall Conference today! ASPIRE coordinators, volunteers and, community members from throughout the state  to expand their knowledge of the ASPIRE program, network with other ASPIRE coordinators and volunteers, as well as explore postsecondary options for Oregon students. 
  • Portland- September 29
  • Bend- October 6
  • Ashland- October 13 
• Register for the Adult Basic Skills Conference, an annual event that brings together professionals committed to advancing adult basic skills and high school equivalency education. It takes place in Salem, October 23-24, 2023 at the convention center.
• Registration is open for WORKing Together, an annual workforce conference hosted by Oregon Workforce Partnership. It takes place November 7-8, 2023 at the Riverhouse in Bend.
• National Apprenticeship Week is coming up (November 13-19, 2023). Register your event today!

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