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Department of Community Colleges and Workforce Development

About Us
Vision
Oregon has world-class citizens who are educated, skilled, working and contributing members of society.
Mission Statement
Contribute leadership and resources to increase the skills, knowledge and career opportunities of Oregonians.
Organization
Annual Performance Measures

The State Board of Education and the Department of Community Colleges and Workforce Development:
  • Distribute state aid to community colleges
  • Approve new programs and courses
  • Adopt rules for the general governance of community colleges
 
On behalf of the Governor implement and oversee state implementation of Title IB of the Workforce Investment Act
 
Statutory Authority
 
ORS Chapter 326
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ORS Chapter 660
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Programs
Programs Administered
  • Community College Support Fund
  • GED testing
  • Oregon Youth Conservation Corps
 
Federal grants:
  • Adult Basic Education (WIA)
  • One-Stop program services (WIA)
  • Even Start Family Literacy (proposed for transfer in Governor's budget)
  • Carl Perkins Technical and Applied Technology (postsecondary)