Over the past few years, the Oregon Legislature has responded to industrywide labor shortages in manufacturing, tech and health care by directing millions of dollars to workforce development programs.

In the wake of executive orders, government reforms, and corporate responses, staffing reductions are increasing and training budgets are decreasing. At the same time, corporate America continues to ...

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