Workforce Development, Farmworker Overtime Lead 2022 Legislative Agenda
The Oregon Legislature kicks off a 35-day session this week. Here’s what OB is watching.
- Published in Politics
Tualatin-based Lightspeed Adopts Employee Stock Ownership Program
The educational tech company joins a rising trend of companies transitioning to employee ownership models.
- Published in Tech
Gov. Brown Releases $200 Million Workforce Development Plan
Future Ready Oregon focuses on training, workforce engagement and removing employment barriers to solve the state’s growing labor supply shortage
- Published in Politics
A Climate of Faith
Corban University’s new agricultural program will teach creation science — but also how to adapt farming practices to a changing climate.
- Published in Education
Liberal Arts Colleges Buck Pandemic Downturn
Once thought to be on the verge of extinction, some Oregon liberal arts colleges are succeeding where many universities are floundering.
- Published in Education
The Impossible Choice
Woman-owned businesses have been a lifeline during the post-pandemic recovery. But female business owners say they’re not getting adequate support to continue driving economic growth.
- Published in Manufacturing
A New Learning Landscape
Despite initial red flags, new data suggest virtual-learning options can improve learning outcomes, make education more accessible and provide students with new career opportunities.
- Published in Education
