92 nd Annual Northwest Food Manufacturing and Packaging Exposition “Closing Skill Gaps in the Manufacturing Workforce to Enhance Bottom-Line Profits: Oregon’s Perspective” January 17, 2006 John Burns, Co-Chair, Manufacturing Workforce Committee

Oregon Workforce Development Services and Resources for Businesses WorkSource Oregon: Recruiting, screening and matching skills with job requirements Labor market data Occupational testing, tax credit assistance Customized training for businesses iMatchSkills Employer Workforce Training Fund: Grants to business (expansion/retention) for incumbent worker training through regional Workforce Response Teams (i.e., lean, technical, supervisory) Grants to groups of businesses (consortia) with common training needs through regional Workforce Response Teams. (Marion Co. NWFPA grant) Manufacturing Workforce Strategy Strategic investments to develop the workforce in high-demand and emerging occupations Go to: Click on: For Business

Thank you! John Burns, Co-Chair, Oregon’s Manufacturing Workforce Committee