Post on 24-Dec-2015
Oregon Workforce System OverviewOrganization and Function
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WorkforceBusinesses find workers to
compete, innovate and grow.
Skilled, ready workers fill new and replacement jobs.
OREGON WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD
Economic Development
Create, retain, expand and attract businesses that provide sustainable, living-wage jobs for Oregonians.
OREGON BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
EducationOregonians graduate
college and career ready.
Oregonians earn certificates or
diplomas and are ready to contribute. OREGON EDUCATION INVESTMENT BOARD
OREGON PUBLIC WORKFORCE SYSTEM:BIG PICTURE
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State Policy
Coordinated provision of education, employment, economic development and job training
• Flexible, accountable, outcome-focused and data driven workforce system;
• Meet the needs of employers for skilled, committed and innovative employees;
• Effective, efficient, highly integrated and responsive workforce system;
• Equity in program access, services and outcomes for populations that have historically experienced high levels of unemployment, underemployment and poverty;
• Greater economic security and grow a more inclusive and dynamic economy;
• Support the economic health of local communities throughout the state;
• Comprehensive, robust and outcome-oriented array of services to individuals and businesses
• Support the achievement of Oregon’s 40-40-20 goal 3
Oregon Workforce Investment Board oversees investment in programs with a mission to assure that
businesses find skilled workers and job seekers find and keep good jobs
Outcomes employment, retention, wage gain
State Level Management
Oregon Employment Department, Community Colleges and Workforce Development, Dept. of Human Services – manage state funding, policy,
some staffing and oversight for workforce programs
Local Governance Local Workforce Investment Boards
Local Service Delivery
WorkSource offers assessment, career advising, short term skill development, resources for re-training, case management, support
services, and job placement for job seekers. Recruitment and assistance with training services are offered to businesses
Customers Oregon Business; Unemployed, under-employed and at risk Oregonians 14 and older. Minorities and those with limited resources are more highly
represented than in the general public
Accountability mechanism
Charters for LWIBs and Compacts for system to commit to employment, wage gain, skill development, and efficiency measures
Governor
Federal Statutes and Agencies
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Oregon Workforce Structure
OWIB
Institution/Organization Board/Council
Agency
HECC
CCWD
Legislature/Governor
OEDBusiness Services
+ Unemployment
Insurance
Funding, Rules, Compacts
WSI WICCO
JGI LWP
TJCI LBLWIB
OWA
WSO WSO WSO WSO
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WSOWSO
WSO
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30+ WSO Centers
WSO
WSO
WSO
WSO
WSO
WSO
DHSJOBS
Vocational RehabilitationSenior Employment/
Services
Vocational Rehabilitation
Council
Family Services Review Comm.
Commission for the Blind
DHS Offices
DHS Offices
DHS Offices
DHS Offices
DHS Offices
DHS Offices
DHS Offices
DHS Offices
Offices in all counties
7 Public Universities17 Community Colleges
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State Spending Workforce DevelopmentIncludes Federal and State Funds
$1.176 billion
Oregon Employment Department
$1.06 billion
Department of Human Services
$82 million
Department of Community
College Workforce
Development
$44.6 million
Oregon’s Workforce System Investments
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1. Entered employment2. Employment retention3. Earnings from employment4. Wage gain
5. Skill gain
Oregon’s New Workforce Performance Measures
6. Business satisfaction7. Job seeker satisfaction
8. Targeted sectors
9. Return on Investment / Efficiency
New PRISM At a Glance
Unique Roles for OWIB
•Align/collaborate with education and economic development on policies, funding, strategies and goals
•HECC/OWIB Taskforce to recommend ways to jointly achieve 40-40-20 goals
•Collaborate with other state advisory bodies
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Oregon’s Workforce Development Strategic Plan
Sector StrategiesOregon Key Industries from the 10-Year State Plan including Traded Sectors identified by Oregon Business Development.
* = sectors in which Oregon holds global competitive advantage*Advanced Manufacturing, including Fabricated Metals (Transportation Equipment, Medical Equipment)
Natural Resources Industries: Agriculture, Fishing, Food Processing,* Forestry and Wood Products and Nursery Products
*Clean Technology: Biomass, Green Building and Development, Electric Vehicles, Sustainable Transportation, Energy Efficiency, Environmental Technology, Environmental Science, Solar Wage Energy, Wind Energy
*High Technology: Bioscience, Semiconductors, Electronic Components, Software, Educational Technology and Services
Footwear, Outdoor Gear and ApparelDistribution and Logistics, Tourism, Aviation, Defense and Creative IndustriesAdditional Projected High-Growth/High-Employment Sectors Health Services; Trade, Transportation and Utilities; Professional and Business Services
Work Ready Communities• 33,313 NCRCs issued
in Oregon• 1,783 Employer
Letters of Support• 4 counties have
completed 85% or higher towards county certification goals
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