Bill > SB720

This bill appropriates $5 million from the General Fund to the Oregon Department of Administrative Services (DAS) during the biennium beginning July 1, 2025, specifically for distribution to the Portland Opportunities Industrialization Center (POIC). The funding is designated for the construction and operation of the Sunrise Campus Cultural Workforce Center, which will serve as a specialized training hub focused on providing preapprenticeship and apprenticeship programs for marginalized youth. These programs will concentrate on skills training in two key industries: construction and semiconductor manufacturing. The bill includes an emergency clause, which means it will take effect immediately on July 1, 2025, emphasizing the urgent need to support workforce development and provide economic opportunities for underserved youth in Oregon. By creating this center, the bill aims to address skills gaps, promote economic inclusion, and help young people from marginalized communities gain valuable technical training in growing industrial sectors.

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https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/SB720