Oregon’s Blue Economy is evolving, and efforts are being made along the coast to make sure local workers are ready for the jobs it brings.
Nonprofit Northwest Oregon Works (NOW) champions impactful workforce solutions, provides leadership, creates connections, fosters partnerships, and makes investments to address the employment needs of individuals and the business community. Serving Benton, Clatsop, Columbia, Lincoln, and Tillamook counties NOW has supported the state’s maritime industry by funding projects for organizations such as Newport Fishermen’s Wives, Oregon State University, the Oregon Coast Visitors Association, and OoNee Sea Urchin Ranch.
Listen to this episode of OPB’s Think Out Loud with NOW’s Maritime Program Coordinator Len Tumbarello and OoNee Sea Urchin Ranch CEO Aaron Huang to learn more about how some of the workforce development funds have been utilized and what’s next as this round of funding comes to an end.
