Summary

The Oregon Employment Department received a $491,201 Formula Grant award from the Employment and Training Administration (ETA) under the Employment Service/Wagner-Peyser Funded Activities program (CFDA 17.207), effective July 1, 2025, through September 30, 2028. This award funds the development and maintenance of a workforce information database and production of critical labor market information (LMI) products, including employment projections and statewide economic analysis reports. These products are designed to provide job seekers, employers, workforce intermediaries, policymakers, and other stakeholders with accurate, actionable data to support informed decision-making regarding employment, careers, education, and training opportunities.

In addition to required LMI products, the grantee is encouraged to develop supplementary reports and analyses tailored to diverse customer groups, including American Job Center staff, workforce development boards, educational institutions, and economic development partners. The award supports adequate staffing and training for LMI personnel to ensure the continued delivery of high-quality labor market information that enables rapid reemployment, work-based learning, and career pathway advancement strategies aligned with high-demand and higher-wage occupations across Oregon.