Check out our latest HECC Collaborations newsletter! The August issue focuses on legislative and policy outcomes from the 2025 legislative session, as well as exciting new strategies underway.

We are pleased to announce that Oregon has been awarded $5.8 million in federal grants from the US Department of Labor to expand registered apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship opportunities in early learning, K-12 education, and behavioral health careers.

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Read our June issue of HECC Collaborations! We share some highlights of the 2025 legislative session and updates on our recent work promoting opportunities for Oregonians in college/career planning and in pathways to high-demand careers.

Read our HECC Collaborations, May newsletter! We celebrate Oregon graduates’ successes, and share recent work and initiatives of the HECC and partners.

Check out our latest HECC Collaborations newsletter! The April issue focuses on affirming the values and principles behind postsecondary education plus highlights of our recent budget presentations.

We are pleased to report growing participation in the Oregon Tribal Student Grant (OTSG) since the historic launch of this program in 2022. Read our press release to learn more about the positive impacts of this grant, and how to apply:

An updated schedule is now available for public testimony opportunities and partner presentations on the state higher education and workforce budget to the Oregon Legislature’s Joint Committee on Ways and

Reminder: partner presentations and public testimony on the state higher education and workforce budget to the Oregon Legislature’s Joint Committee on Ways and Means Subcommittee on Education start today, 4/9. Find final dates here:

Voice your input! Starting 3/31, the HECC will present on the Oregon’s postsecondary education and workforce budget to the Oregon Legislature's Joint Committee on Ways and Means, Subcommittee on Education. There will be many public testimony opportunities!

Read about the latest work of the HECC in our March newsletter! HECC Collaborations: Keeping Laser-Focused on our Mission for Oregonians

We are pleased to share our January issue of the HECC Collaborations newsletter! This legislative session and beyond, we are collaborating to remove barriers to postsecondary education and training. Read about recent work and initiatives!

Read up about recent initiatives and recent work of the OR Higher Education Coordinating Commission in our December Collaborations newsletter! This month's issue is focused on measuring and advancing progress in serving students and learners.

The HECC is pleased to announce preliminary Workforce Ready Grant awards totaling approximately $42M in grants to support 62 projects that will expand career pathways in healthcare, manufacturing, and technology. Read our press release here:

PRESS RELEASE: The HECC encourages all Oregonians pursuing postsecondary education in 2025-26 to apply for grants and scholarships at We have opened our OSAC Scholarship application for more than 600 scholarships. Read more:

We invite you to read the November issue of HECC Collaborations, our monthly newsletter, just out! Read about our strategic plan and more here:

We are excited to announce the launch of our 2024-2029 Strategic Plan for higher education and workforce training. The new plan focuses on lowering costs and increasing benefits for individuals, employers, communities, and the economy.

Educators: join us for this year's "Point of View" Oregon Adult Basic Skills Conference, Nov. 4-5, in Salem! Learn more and register: #adultbasicskills

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RT @OSAC: The ASPIRE Fall Conference is almost here! We are excited to share a series of powerful workshops that reflect the diverse and ev….

Learn about our recent work and initiatives in our latest newsletter! HECC Collaborations, September 2024: This Fall, We Focus on Improvements and Alliances to Better Serve Oregonians.