represents a regionalapproach to workforce development in a10-county bi-state region in Oregon andWashington. We are developing and managingthe region’s talent to meet the needs of currentemployers, support business expansion, andattract new investment by companies attractedto a highly skilled labor force. Our focus isadvanced manufacturing.
Oregon-Washington WIRED Region Map
Initiatives
BizConnect
Helping students and businesses connect forinternships and other career related learningexperiences.
WIREDTraining
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Integrated Metals
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Manufacturing Foundations
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Problem Solving
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Leadership
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Solid Modeling
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Master Trainer
Curriculum Alignment
Occupational proling to develop or enhance a
curriculum that supports regional manufacturers.
Value Stream Mapping
Lean process tools used to create 13 highperformance WorkSource centers.
Resource Mapping
Identies funding sources and service agencies
supporting workforce development in the region.
Workforce Audit
Analysis of projected workforce supply/demand andrelevant training capacities.
Competitiveness Assessment
Identies the region’s competitive strengths and
weaknesses compared to peer regions.
WIREDInformation Center
On-line data tools developed in partnership with theOregon Employment Department and the WashingtonEmployment Security Department.
www.qualityinfo.org/wiredinfo
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