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Central Oregon Employers Council

Central Oregon Employers Council

The Central Oregon Employers Council serves as a liaison between local employers and the Oregon Employment Department, while also providing education on workplace issues specific to the Central Oregon region.

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Central Oregon Community College

Central Oregon Community College empowers students and engages communities through high-quality, equitable and accessible lifelong education. The oldest two-year college in Oregon, COCC provides comprehensive college services to the residents of its nearly 10,000-square-mile district. COCC offers two-year associate degrees, transfer degrees, career and technical education degrees and certificates, developmental courses, continuing education and community learning classes, industry-specific training programs, adult basic skills including GED preparation classes, and business management assistance.

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Commute Options: Vanpool

Vanpool is very similar to carpooling — the only difference is the vehicle is provided! It’s a prearranged group of four to 13 people sharing a ride to and from work on a regular schedule. The vehicle, insurance, roadside assistance, and carpool matching is provided to the vanpool group and is covered in the monthly lease fee.

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High Desert ESD CTE and STEM

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Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries

The Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries oversees labor practices and workplace conditions in Oregon, enforcing state labor laws such as wage and hour regulations, workplace safety standards, and anti-discrimination laws, while also providing resources and support for employers and employees to ensure fair and equitable treatment in the workplace.

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MATC (Manufacturing and Applied Technology Center)

MATC produces certified graduates in welding, machining, and quality assurance, while offering customized training programs to meet industry needs.

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Oregon State University-Cascades

OSU-Cascades' academic programs reflect Central Oregon’s vibrant economy and abundant natural resources. Input from area businesses and industries has helped develop and enhance programs in computer science, energy systems engineering, hospitality management, outdoor products, and kinesiology. At full build out, OSU-Cascades will offer as many as 50 undergraduate and graduate degree programs.

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