Signed by Governor Kate Brown

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that expands workforce development and diversity initiatives.

Highlights:

• Defines “priority populations” as including communities of color, women, persons with disabilities, etc (Page 1-2).

• Establishes “Prosperity 10,000 Program” to provide career coaching, workforce reengagement, targeted recruitment, diversity initiatives, etc (Page 2).

• Specifies that such Program be administered by local workforce development boards (Page 3).

• Establishes grant program to assist in development of apprenticeship programs (Page 5).

• Establishes grant program to assist in youth reengagement (Page 6).

• Establishes grant program to assist in engagement of priority populations at community colleges and universities (Page 6).

• Establishes grant program to assist in health care, manufacturing, and technology workforce initiatives (Page 7).

• Appropriates monies in furtherance of Act (Page 12-13).

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to amend and pass a bill that expands workforce and diversity initiatives.

Highlights:

• Defines “priority populations” as including communities of color, women, persons with disabilities, etc (Page 1-2).

• Establishes “Prosperity 10,000 Program” to provide career coaching, workforce reengagement, targeted recruitment, diversity initiatives, etc (Page 2).

• Specifies that such Program be administered by local workforce development boards (Page 3).

• Establishes grant program to assist in development of apprenticeship programs (Page 5).

• Establishes grant program to assist in youth reengagement (Page 6).

• Establishes grant program to assist in engagement of priority populations at community colleges and universities (Page 6).

• Establishes grant program to assist in health care, manufacturing, and technology workforce initiatives (Page 7).

• Appropriates monies in furtherance of Act (Page 12-13).

Full Bill Text