(1) There is established a program in the Higher Education Coordinating Commission to support strategic investments in workforce development programs and activities in Oregon’s maritime sector, in coordination with:

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(a) Local workforce development boards in regions with a high demand for maritime workers;

(b) Community colleges operated under ORS Chapter 341; and

(c) Other workforce partners that support maritime workforce development, including but not limited to school districts and regional networks that support science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

(2) At a minimum, the program shall:

(a) Make targeted investments in workforce development programs designed to advance the growth, qualifications and availability of Oregon’s maritime workforce.

(b) Identify and develop specific sectors within the maritime workforce to initiate new workforce education and job skills programs and to increase participation in existing maritime programs.

(c) Promote growth and development of maritime workforce development programs in school districts and community colleges by hiring faculty and staff with maritime expertise to assist with curriculum selection for educational programs and the development of such programs to prepare individuals for careers in the maritime sector.

(d) Foster industry involvement in apprenticeship programs, mentorship and other programs that provide training for entry into the maritime workforce.

(e) Support activities that prepare individuals for careers in the maritime sector, including but not limited to educating, training and mentoring activities related to maritime construction and engineering and mariner training.

(f) Conduct outreach and promote awareness about opportunities to receive maritime training and education.

(3) The commission may adopt any rules necessary for the implementation and administration of this section. [2023 c.546 § 17]

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