Community College and Workforce Development

The Office of Workforce Investments (OWI) and the Office of Community Colleges and Workforce Development (CCWD) work together as the administrative entities for several federally funded education and workforce programs, authorized by the U.S. Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), and a primary partner in the implementation of W​IOA in Oregon. ​The CCWD also coordinates postsecondary career and technical education programs supported by the "Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act​" (Perkins V).  

• Adult and Dislocated Worker Programs (authorized by Title I of WIOA): support dislocated workers, other adults, and employers before and during a layoff, or with general career development, and they provide adult skills and training opportunities at community colleges and other sites statewide. Administered by the HECC Office of Workforce Investments (OWI).
  
• Adult Education and Family Lit​eracy Act Programs (authorized by Title II of WIOA): provide quality basic skills and literacy services for adults across Oregon, including English as a second language instruction at community colleges and other sites statewide. Administered by CCWD.
  
• Youth Workforce Programs (Title I of WIOA): provide workforce development training opportunities to young people ages 14-24.​ Administered by HECC-OWI.
  
• Career and Technical Education at a postsecondary education level, supported by "Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act​" (Perkins V).  ​Administered by CCWD.

View the Workforce Investments webpage ​for additional information on W​IOA and the HECC’s administration of workforce funds. In addition to providing programmatic and fiscal oversight and accountability, CCWD provides policy direction and technical assistance to state and local partners, staff, and other partners.​​​

Office of Workforce Investments Staff Directory