The Successful Proposer will:
a) Assess the current forestry workforce, the workforce’s demographics and needs and the community benefits of forestry. The assessment required shall take into consideration state plans and initiatives related to forest health, climate, and economic development that may influence the demands on the forestry workforce.
b) Collaborate with Oregon business associations that represent private forest employers and forest management enterprises to assess the future forestry workforce capacity requirements, as well as the potential impacts, benefits, and opportunities for the forestry workforce.
c) Consult with state and federal economic development, labor, employment and licensing agencies to account for current tracking and monitoring techniques for the forestry workforce and to ensure that the study is not duplicative of other studies. Build upon whatever has already been compiled, including but not limited to: WTDB Talent Assessment, Oregon Forestry Resources Institute 5-year study, and university studies.
d) Consult with state and federal natural resource agencies to align priorities and understand future forestry workforce needs.
e) Consult with publicly available training and education providers to fully understand career pathways and training opportunities for the forestry workforce.
f) Synthesize and provide a Forestry Workforce Study Final Report to HECC for distribution to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to natural resources, education, and higher education.