November 15-16, 2011 - Umpqua Community College Partners across rural Oregon have been discussing how to blaze New Oregon Trails – new paths to economic prosperity for rural citizens, business and industry for a long time. The need for action and results has never been more poignant then now. The Oregon Consortium and Oregon Workforce Alliance, along with the Oregon Department of Community Colleges and Workforce Development, Umpqua Community College and many others will sponsor New Oregon Trails – The Forum in early November. Be watching this page for information about updated registration. New Oregon Trails launched in May of 2009 at a joint meeting of rural Oregon’s community colleges and workforce system representatives. Since that time these partners have worked together to bring more than $5 million to rural communities, colleges and programs. This major follow-up event, will build on the successes to date and consider significant research, data, targeted economic sectors for growth, and national perspectives as we continue to outline and devise new trails to prosperity. This roll your sleeves up and get to work forum will present an opportunity to find common efforts where resources (time, money and expertise) can be leveraged in order to gain the greatest potential returns. Join us as we explore what’s working, discover new public and private sector resources for economic stimulus, and share our dreams and hopes with each other. Online registration is available via the link below and registration is free. http://neworegontrails.eventbrite.com
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