Nursing School Blues
The nursing-educator shortage is an old story with growing consequences. Can Oregon’s colleges and lawmakers finally solve the problem?
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Adrien Bennings Brings ‘Passion for People’ to PCC
The college’s new president says the school faces a ‘great opportunity’ to reinvent itself.
Enrollment Blues
Head counts at Oregon’s community colleges were in a slow pattern of decline when the COVID-19 pandemic hit — and they’ve yet to bounce back.
Blue Collar Wave
Senate Bill 1545, also known as Future Ready Oregon, promises to shore up a dire labor shortfall. Does it make the grade?
Colleges push back against budget cuts
Governor’s budget maintains public university support at same level
Women’s work
In spite of escalating labor shortages, the portion of women in Oregon’s manufacturing industry hasn’t budged in more than two decades. Five experts share their perspectives on how to close the gender gap.
Working to fill the skills gap
A conversation with Mark Mitsui, president of Portland Community College.
Bringing life back to apprenticeships
In the spring of 2016, Oregon committed to creating a manufacturing center that combines research and development with workforce training.
Ebb and Flow: Boardman particle board plant shutters
A weekly list of new hires, fires and promotions, as well as business openings and closings.