Impact dashboard
Transforming lives and fueling Oregon’s workforce
¶¶Òõ¸£Àûµ¼º½â€™s Opportunity Centers serve as an engine for regional equity and economic mobility. By leveraging complex public and philanthropic grants ($8.2M annually), CWD delivers high-impact, zero-cost training to adult learners, disconnected youth, and historically underrepresented communities.
Below is a snapshot of how our high-touch, place-based model creates measurable results for our students, college, and regional economy.
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CWD strategic impact and workforce development metrics
2025-26 program year
- Community reach and engagement
- 2,913 individuals engaged annually in programs and grant initiatives
- Outreach, career coaching, workshops, non-credit courses
- Equity and college pipeline
- 707 adult learners successfully transitioned into ¶¶Òõ¸£Àûµ¼º½ programs annually
- $1.2M awarded in scholarships
- Creating warm, low-risk on-ramps to education
- In-demand industry impact
- 222 students served, focusing on semiconductor, clean tech, manufacturing, and healthcare
- Short-term training like CORE and Quick Start initiatives
- Responding to regional needs
- Fiscal stewardship and ecosystem ROI
- 82% external funding leveraging public and philanthropic grants for programming
- $8.2M external funds, representing 82% of CWD budget
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Student stories
“This opportunity has made a real difference in my life by giving me confidence and a supportive community.” Mohammed
“I finally feel like I have something to offer again. It’s never too late to rise, rebuild, and thrive.” Dustie
“Not having a career is painful. That class took me out of the spiral… it’s the best job I’ve ever had.” Marceline
“Thank you to everyone who helped me step into a life I once never thought was possible.” Alexandra
“When I stay home I start to lose my mind. I wanted to rebuild my brain.” Sideth
“The program got me excited about learning and the future again.” Jake
“Sometimes when a door closes, a window opens. This was my window of opportunity!” Sandra
“This job means finally being able to breathe.” Zack
“The certifications I’m earning will help me find a job and give my daughter the life she needs.” Eva