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Portland Adult Education exceeded enrollment goals; TIF will fund FY2026 programs at $200,000
Summary
City staff updated the Housing and Economic Development Committee on Portland Adult Education’s recent workforce-training results and plans; committee members asked for follow-up data on participant outcomes and funding sources and suggested childcare and hospitality training be considered.
City of Portland housing staff told the Housing and Economic Development Committee on June 11 that Portland Adult Education (PAE) exceeded enrollment goals for the 2025 program year and will receive $200,000 in Downtown TIF funding in fiscal year 2026 to continue workforce training programs.
The update, delivered by Greg Watson, director of Housing and Economic Development, said Portland Adult Education met 145% of its 2025 enrollment target and that 99% of program participants identified as BIPOC, most identifying as Black or African American. Watson said the programs focused on transportation careers, a…
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