Celebrate and inspire Manufacturing Month a chance to reach next generation of employees Oct. 4 is National Manufacturing Day, but at Douglas County Partners for Student Success, we’re going to spend the whole month celebrating modern manufacturing careers. Following on the heels of September’s Southern Oregon Trades and
READ MORE … →‘Empower the Possible’ Students come face to face with trades, other professions at expo For Bureau of Land Management forester Shaun Harkins, the chance to expose youth to possible careers in natural resources is also an opportunity to pass on the importance of land stewardship. Harkins grew up
READ MORE … →Peeks at potential careers Local industry tours help students look to the future Hard hats and safety goggles? Check. Loud, humming, technologically advanced machinery? Check. Real advice from real employers? Definitely. Increasingly throughout Douglas County, educators and industry partners are realizing that one of the best ways to
READ MORE … →Donations rev up program UCC truck driving program receives boost from industry With a substantial need for qualified employees in Southwestern Oregon’s truck driving industry, Umpqua Community College can now offer even more resources to students interested in the field thanks to a big-rig-sized donation. Make that two
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