WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT Communities in Central Oregon are actively engaged in aligning workforce goals with economic development. Local education institutions and private sector employers continue to find innovative ways to improve skill attainment within the workforce. The area benefits from a strong and expanding education sector, with institutions like Oregon State University-Cascades , Central Oregon Community College, Hillsboro Aero Academy , and Leading Edge Aviation Flight School playing a crucial role in developing a skilled workforce. OSU-Cascades offers over 27 degree programs and recently launched SnoPlanks Academy, a student-lead and operated snowboard company that delivers career development to every student. Central Oregon Community College (COCC) has campuses in Bend, Prineville, Redmond, and Madras. Students can choose from over 25 Certificate and Associate options.
Central Oregon (Crook, Deschutes and Jefferson counties) stands out as the region’s employment powerhouse, driving most of the employment growth seen in the East Cascades. The sub-region is projected to grow the fastest, with an 8.6% increase that will add nearly 9,900 new nonfarm jobs by 2033. - 2023-2033 Industry Projections in the East Cascades, Oregon Employment Department HEALTHCARE St. Charles Health System is the largest healthcare provider in the region, and is also the largest employer with over 5,100 employees across the tri-county area. The hospital offers a network of more than 100 clinics and specialty practices throughout the community. St. Charles has been recognized with numerous quality awards including: • Recognized as a top performing health system for quality and efficiency by Thomson Reuters • The American Heart Association Stroke Gold Quality Achievement Award • March of Dimes Leading Practice Award UTILITIES MANUFACTURING EMPLOYMENT GROWTH 2010-2025 Percent Growth Oregon 12.1% Bend MSA 67.8% Source: State of Oregon Employment Department Most of Central Oregon has been newly built in the past two decades, making the region’s telecommunications infrastructure one of the Northwest’s most technologically advanced. Businesses and telecommuters benefit from reliable fast data speeds and upload times.
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