Statewide CTE, Trades, and Workforce Development Support and Resources:
Planning and implementing curriculum-aligned CTE pathways, K–12 awareness:
Oregon Department of Education – Career & Technical Education
Provides statewide guidance for secondary CTE pathways, programs of study, CTSOs, Perkins funding, and resources for students and educators.
Student-facing career exploration + educator tools:
Career Connected Learning (ODE & HECC)
A structured framework supporting career awareness, exploration, preparation, and training—covering K–12 through postsecondary and work-based learning. Includes a regional navigator network.
Career Connect Oregon
Collaborative statewide initiative offering multilingual resources, curriculum support, AI career exploration tools, and industry–education connections for students and educators.
ODE Approved CTE Programs
ODE detailed view of current CTE Programs of Study offered in Oregon’s high schools.
Funding access for paid internships and training:
Oregon Youth Works (HECC/OWI)
Statewide workforce investment grants supporting paid work experiences, internships, apprenticeships, and in-school/out-of-school youth aged 13–26 through local providers.
Data insights, policy alignment, and apprenticeship coordination:
Oregon Workforce Talent & Development Board (WTDB)
Advises the governor on workforce strategy, labor trends, and policy; offers data insights and alignment between education and industry.
Oregon Postsecondary CTE Administration (HECC/CCWD)
Oversees community college technical programs, administers federal Perkins V funding, and supports academic/career pathways and registered apprenticeships.
Leadership development through co-curricular organizations:
Oregon CTE Foundation / CTSOs
Supports Career & Technical Student Organizations (e.g., FCCLA, FFA, SkillsUSA, HOSA) that integrate leadership and workforce training through co-curricular competitions and events.
Real-world job opportunities and paid work-readiness education:
Enrichment Programs & Youth Employment
Includes opportunities such as the Oregon Youth Corps, Oregon Conservation Corps, Youth Employment Program (WIOA & TANF), and Youth Transition Employment Program—offering paid jobs, training, and stewardship experiences.
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