Lane Workforce Partnership Invites Public Input on Local Plan

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 22, 2024

CONTACT:  Cindy Perry, Lane Workforce Partnership, (541) 255-8116; cindy@laneworkforce.org

Lane Workforce Partnership Invites Public Input on the Local Plan

Lane County, Oregon: Lane Workforce Partnership (LWP), the local Workforce Development Board overseeing Lane County’s workforce investment system, is reaching out to the community for input on its comprehensive Four-Year Local Plan for Adult/Dislocated Worker and Youth programs mandated by the United States Department of Labor under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2014. The draft plan, covering the period 2024 – 2028, is now available for public review and comment.

The Local Plan outlines operational and compliance strategies for services delivered in an integrated manner at WorkSource Oregon Lane locations. Aligned with Oregon’s integrated Workforce Delivery System, the plan incorporates policy guidance from the Lane Workforce Partnership Board of Directors, the Governor, and the Oregon Workforce and Talent Development Board.

Developed collaboratively with WorkSource Oregon Lane partner agencies and valuable input from community stakeholders, representatives in business, labor, economic development, and education, the Local Plan can be accessed here. Public comments can be submitted via email to info@laneworkforce.org. The public comment period will remain open until 5:00pm Pacific Standard Time on February 20, 2024.

Lane Workforce Partnership is an equal opportunity employer. With 48 hours of notice, auxiliary aids and services, and alternate formats are available to individuals with limited English proficiency free of cost. Requests can be made directly to LWP or with the assistance of TTY: Oregon Relay Services at 1-800-735-2900.