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Marion County approves $50,000 allocation to Career Technical Education center
Summary
The Marion County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously Jan. 13 to allocate $50,000 in FY 2015-16 Oregon Video Lottery proceeds to a Career Technical Education (CTE) Center pilot designed to connect high-school students to trade careers, following a presentation that cited a local workforce gap.
The Marion County Board of Commissioners on Jan. 13 approved an order allocating $50,000 in Fiscal Year 2015-16 Oregon Video Lottery proceeds as a Board Designated Allocation to support the Career Technical Education (CTE) Center.
Sarah Cavazos presented the request, saying the county and local partners identified a workforce gap in the trades through the Strategic Economic Development Corporation (SEDCOR) and proposed a pilot program to link high-school CTE students directly with career opportunities. The board had previously reviewed the proposal at a June 4, 2015 work session; the order was required to authorize staff to issue the resulting contract.
Commissioner Sam Brentano moved approval of the order; Commissioner Kevin Cameron seconded. A voice vote was unanimous. The transcript notes brief board discussion characterizing the allocation as an opportunity for students and local businesses and noting the professionalism of CTE students.
The order directs the county to allocate the specified Oregon Video Lottery proceeds to the CTE Center; the motion passed without recorded dissent. No additional implementation timeline or contracting details were specified in the meeting minutes.
