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Jennifer Purcell on Future Ready Oregon and a Future Ready Workforce
Dec 11, 2024
Jennifer Purcell, Director of Future Ready Oregon, leads a transformative effort to align education with workforce needs in Oregon. She discusses how her initiative has secured over $200 million to create equitable pathways for diverse learners. The conversation highlights the innovative role of Workforce Navigators in overcoming barriers like transportation and childcare. Purcell emphasizes the importance of public-private partnerships and industry collaboration in addressing workforce shortages and enhancing career opportunities across vital sectors.
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- Future Ready Oregon has secured over $200 million to create equitable education and training pathways for diverse learners and workers.
- The initiative employs Workforce Navigators to address individual barriers like transportation and childcare, enhancing access to essential services.
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The Importance of Workforce Development
Workforce development is a multifaceted priority across many states, influencing various educational sectors, including secondary, post-secondary, and adult education. The complexity arises from the necessity of coordinating public-private partnerships to effectively advance these initiatives. Recent discussions in Oregon highlight a growing focus on aligning workforce development with broader civic education goals, emphasizing its significance in preparing future generations for the workforce. For example, significant legislative actions in Oregon have allocated considerable funding to improve access to education and training for diverse populations within the workforce.
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