ORS 660.349
Grant program for collaborative pilot projects providing high school students experience and education in architecture, construction trades and engineering

  • rules

(1)

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(a)

There is created in the Higher Education Coordinating Commission a program to make grants to pilot projects to promote hands-on experience and education in the fundamentals and core competencies in architecture, construction trades and engineering for high school juniors and seniors.

(b)

Pilot projects funded by the program created under this subsection shall be based on collaborative efforts between local school districts, community colleges, business organizations and labor organizations that provide participants the opportunity for education and training in skills required to meet the workforce development needs of local, regional and statewide employers.

(c)

The commission may apply for and receive grants and gifts from public and private sources to fund grants provided under this section.

(2)

The program created under subsection (1) of this section for making grants to pilot projects shall ensure that:

(a)

Local communities are informed about the availability of the grants;

(b)

The pilot projects are geographically distributed throughout Oregon;

(c)

Urban and rural participants have equal opportunity to access quality educational opportunities;

(d)

Representatives of related, ongoing community efforts assist in the implementation of architecture, construction trades and engineering education and training; and

(e)

The program and timelines are designed to minimize barriers to receiving funds.

(3)

When considering applications for grants, the program shall give priority to pilot projects that:

(a)

Provide access for high school juniors and seniors to architecture, construction trades and engineering education and training through the efforts of local and regional career centers and public-private consortia;

(b)

In combination with other projects receiving funds, contribute to architecture, construction trades and engineering education and training opportunities in every part of the state;

(c)

Use private and federal funds;

(d)

Facilitate sharing of resources through public-private partnerships including collaboration among local school districts, community colleges, business organizations and labor organizations;

(e)

Have a long-term strategic plan and lack only the necessary financial resources;

(f)

Help students connect education and training with career planning and job opportunities through local and regional career centers implemented under the federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act;

(g)

Provide articulated secondary and post-secondary education programs that are designed to lead to a degree or industry-specific skills certification; and

(h)

Establish short-term training programs that meet the immediate needs of local and regional employers.

(4)

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(a)

The commission shall include in the program created under subsection (1) of this section a process for the certification of instructors for the program to provide education and practical experience in architecture, construction trades and engineering.

(b)

The commission shall adopt by rule requirements for the certification of instructors described in paragraph (a) of this subsection.

(c)

Notwithstanding the requirements adopted under paragraph (b) of this subsection, a person qualified to serve as an instructor in a state-recognized apprenticeship program is qualified for certification as an instructor for projects implemented under this section. [2009 c.836 §4; 2015 c.366 §65; 2017 c.185 §38; 2017 c.297 §16; 2021 c.100 §2]

Source: Section 660.349 — Grant program for collaborative pilot projects providing high school students experience and education in architecture, construction trades and engineering; rules, https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors660.­html.

660.002
Declaration of policy
660.006
Application
660.010
Definitions for ORS 660.002 to 660.210
660.014
Committees not state agencies
660.020
Necessity for written agreement
660.060
Contents of agreement
660.110
State Apprenticeship and Training Council
660.120
Duties and powers of council and division
660.126
Apprenticeship standards
660.135
Local joint committees
660.137
Duties of local apprenticeship and training programs
660.139
Applicant indentured to family business or current employer
660.142
Pay rates for apprentices and journeyworkers
660.145
Trade apprenticeship and training committees
660.147
Registered apprentice required
660.149
Evaluation of registered apprenticeship programs
660.155
State joint committees
660.157
Standard courses of study for apprentices and trainees
660.158
Interstate agreements regarding courses of study
660.160
Coordination of schooling for apprentices and trainees
660.162
Adoption of policies, standards and programs by Higher Education Coordinating Commission
660.167
Adoption of policies by council
660.170
State Director of Apprenticeship and Training
660.190
Community college training program advisory committee
660.205
Certification of program completion for certain apprentices
660.210
Tort liability of committees, officers, employees and agents
660.220
Outreach to veterans by Bureau of Labor and Industries
660.300
Definitions for ORS 660.300 to 660.364
660.302
Findings and policy
660.310
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act and alternative education programs
660.312
Education and Workforce Policy Advisor
660.318
Duties of Higher Education Coordinating Commission
660.321
State Workforce and Talent Development Board
660.324
Duties of state board
660.327
Duties of local workforce development boards
660.330
One-stop delivery system
660.333
Use of funds
660.334
Agreements to create entities to perform workforce development activities
660.336
Reports on performance of local training providers and programs
660.339
Participant records
660.340
Oregon Employer Workforce Training Program
660.341
Oregon Employer Workforce Training Fund
660.343
Oregon National Career Readiness Certification Program
660.346
Integrated workforce delivery system
660.347
Committee for Continuous Improvement
660.348
Comprehensive assessment of public workforce system
660.349
Grant program for collaborative pilot projects providing high school students experience and education in architecture, construction trades and engineering
660.352
Youth Employment Enhancement Fund
660.353
Oregon Youth Employment Program
660.354
Oregon Youth Employment Fund
660.355
Definitions for ORS 660.355 to 660.364
660.358
Green jobs growth initiative plan
660.361
Green jobs and green economy terminology
660.364
Financial incentives and comprehensive strategies to promote green economy and green technology and innovation
660.367
Legislative findings
660.370
Payment of costs
660.500
OregonServes Commission
660.505
Commission membership
660.508
Commission officers
660.511
Advisory and technical committees
660.515
Commission duties
660.518
Additional duties
660.520
Rules establishing standards and guidelines
660.523
Solicitations of moneys by commission
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