The Higher Education Coordinating Commission (HECC), in partnership with the
Workforce and Talent Development Board has convened statewide Consortia in three of our state’s key industry sectors—healthcare, manufacturing, and technology. Here you can find details on the Industry Consortia, including public meeting materials.
New Model for Talent Development
We are working to make the statewide talent development system more effective in meeting the needs of Oregonians, employers, and the economy over the long term. The Consortia represent a new model for the following.
- organizing and driving statewide talent development across the education continuum, from K-12 through postsecondary education and training
- including a variety of career-connected training opportunities, such as apprenticeships, earn-and-learn programs, and other employer-based training programs
Forum for Building Partnerships
Industry Consortia are envisioned as a forum for building partnerships that deeply engage partners across Oregon’s workforce landscape. Each Consortium is comprised of representatives from industry, education, labor, and community-based organizations who are identifying opportunities and addressing statewide sector-specific workforce development challenges. Each Consortia accomplishes the following.
- establishes strategic partnerships
- develops structured processes to address shared industry goals
- identifies industry-specific workforce needs in Oregon
- develops recruitment strategies to increase priority population participation
- promotes workforce education and training programs and activities in the three industry sectors
Each Industry Consortium meets quarterly. These meetings are held in person and are open to the public. Click on each Consortium below to access public meeting information, including details about when and where meetings are held, how to watch the meeting online, what the agenda covers, and what materials and additional resources are available.
Healthcare Industry Consortium meetings
Resources
2025 Schedule of Quarterly Public Meetings:
Tuesday, January 28, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., virtual meeting
Tuesday, April 22, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., location TBD
Tuesday, June 24, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., location TBD
Tuesday, September 23, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., location TBD
Location details will be made available close to the date of each meeting in the schedule above.
Manufacturing Industry Consortium meetings
Resources
2025 Schedule of Quarterly Public Meetings:
Wednesday, February 12, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., virtual meeting
Wednesday, April 2, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., location TBD
Wednesday, July 23, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., location TBD
Tuesday, October 14, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., location TBD
Location details will be made available close to the date of each meeting in the schedule above.
Technology Industry Consortium meetings
Resources
2025 Schedule of Quarterly Public Meetings:
Tuesday, February 25, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., virtual meeting
Tuesday, May 13, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., location TBD
Tuesday, August 19, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., location TBD
Wednesday, November 5, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., location TBD
Location details will be made available close to the date of each meeting in the schedule above.
Public Comment and Accommodations Guidelines
- Contact the meeting administrator: ronan.fitzsimons-brey@hecc.oregon.gov
- Provide public comment: To sign up for public comment, submit written comment, or ask questions about the meeting, email the meeting administrator. All written comments received become part of the public record and will be shared publicly in meeting materials. You can also read an introduction to providing public comment here.
- Request accommodations: The HECC is committed to accessible services for all. Please send requests for alternative formats or accommodations for individuals with disabilities to the meeting administrator at least 72 hours in advance if possible.