Government News
Legislature approves $15 million increase to support Oregon’s engineering and technology programs
SALEM — The Oregon Legislature has approved $15 million increase in funding for the Engineering Technology Industry Council (ETIC) in the 2007-2009 biennium.
Established by the Legislature in 1997, the ETIC is a partnership between industry and Oregon’s public universities to graduate more and better engineers, computer scientists, and technologists, as well as expand research results by attracting more research dollars to Oregon.
Governor announces new workforce grants for manufacturing, clean energy development
SALEM — Governor Ted Kulongoski has announced new workforce grants to create hundreds of new jobs in manufacturing and renewable energy development in communities throughout Oregon.
“By helping companies access the workforce they need—and helping Oregonians access the skills they need—we can support sustainable jobs and a sustainable and strong economy,” Kulongoski said.
The workforce grants include: