- Agri-Business Council of Oregon
Organization dedicated to growing Oregon through education and promotion. Contact: Geoff Horning.
- American Institute of Graphic Arts (Portland)
A membership association for professionals engaged in the discipline, practice and culture of designing.
- American Society of Media Photographers, Oregon Chapter
A trade association of professional photographers, it supports educational and publication efforts aimed at making photographers better equipped to successfully continue in business.
- Association of General Contractors (AGC)
Provides a variety of support for the commercial construction industry.
- Bureau of Labor and Industries Apprenticeship and Training Division Complete list of apprenticeship programs and opportunities in Oregon. Contact: Paul Joiner paul.joiner@state.or.us
 541-686-7509.
- Consortium for Entrepreneurship Education
Resources for entrepreneurship education, including: small business design, the entrepreneurial mindset, micro-enterprise, small business management, enterprising behavior, home-based business, self employment, and business start-up.
- DevGroup NW
A forum for developers to network, share knowledge and find out what’s happening in the Web, Multimedia and Interactive worlds.
- Governor’s Office of Film and Television
The group works to build partnerships with communities, and has reached out to school programs.
- Junior Achievement of Oregon & SW Washington
Resources that will help to inspire and prepare young people to succeed in a global economy.
- MBAResearch
MBAResearch is a not-for-profit curriculum center. The Center is funded and operated by a consortium of 37 state education departments (including Oregon).
- nConnect
nConnect partners with local STEM focused companies to provide career related learning experiences to students in Portland Metro and SW Washington. Contact: Greg Kulander 360-718-1603
- Mid-Oregon Production Arts Network
An economic development association for media production professionals centered in and near Lane County, Oregon.
- Northwest Association of Book Publishers
A nonprofit organization formed to educate and support independent publishers in the Pacific Northwest.
- Northwest Automotive Trades Association (NATA)
Trade organization with members from a range of automotive businesses across Oregon. Contact: Barbara Crest.
- Northwest Business for Culture and the Arts
To connect business and the arts to strengthen Oregon’s culture and economy. Business for Culture and the Arts cultivates and focuses business leadership to accomplish this mission.
- Northwest College of Construction
The NW College of Construction provides technical training including apprenticeship training in a variety of construction craft skills including carpentry, masonry, sheet metal and heavy equipment operations. Contact: Tim Mosterdyke tim@nwcoc.com
- Occupational Therapy Association
The mission of OTAO is to support its membership by providing direction and vision for the profession while promoting excellence in the practice of Occupational Therapy.
- Oregon Agriculture in the Classroom
Dedicated to helping children grow in their knowledge of agriculture, the environment, and natural resources. Contact: Tami Kerr.
- Oregon Association of Broadcasters
The OAB organizes programs and activities designed to encourage and promote sound broadcast customs and practices.
- Oregon Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
Provide a number of initiatives and programs to enhance the quality of healthcare and safe patient care.
- Oregon Building Congress
Partners with educators to increase the quality and diversity of applicants for the construction professions. Contact: Dick O’Connor dicko@obcweb.com 503-685-8313.
- Oregon Cable Telecommunications Association
The mission of the Oregon Cable Telecommunications Association is to promote the well-being of the cable telecommunications industry through effective political and public relations, and educational activities.
|
- Oregon Center for Nursing
Promotes a robust workforce of well-prepared nursing professionals.
- Oregon DECA
Student leadership resources for helping prepare students for careers in Marketing, Entrepreneurship and Business Management.
- Oregon Dental Hygienist Association
To advance the art and science of dental hygiene by promoting the highest standards of dental hygiene education.
- Oregon Emergency Nurses Association
OENA is an organization that provides professional development and educational opportunities for emergency nurses.
- Oregon Farm Bureau
Promotes educational improvement, economic opportunity, and social advancement for the farming, ranching, and natural resources industry as a whole.
- Oregon Forest Resources Institute
Dedicated to public understanding of forest stewardship to meet the social, environmental and economic needs of both present and future generations. Contact: Julie Woodward.
- Oregon Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA)
Student leadership resources for helping prepare students for careers in business and management careers.
- Oregon Healthcare Workforce Institute
Conducts initiatives and projects that increase the quality and quantity of Oregon's healthcare workforce. Contact: Jo Isgrigg, Executive Director 503-479-6002.
- Oregon Home Builders Association
Trade association comprised of members involved in housing and building-related fields. Contact: Jon Chandler jchandler@oregonhba.com 503-378-9066 x3.
- Oregon Media Production Association
A nonprofit association for commercial, film and TV professionals in Oregon.
- Oregon Newspapers Foundation
Connected to the Oregon Newspaper Publishers Association, the Oregon Newspapers Foundation (ONF) was incorporated to increase the scope of involvement with journalism education and research.
- Oregon Newspaper Publishers Association
A trade association composed of weekly and daily paid-circulation newspapers serving large cities and small communities across the state.
- Oregon/Southern Idaho Laborers Employers Training and Apprenticeship Program
Training program for Construction Craft Laborer journey workers and registered apprentices. Contact: Al DeVita aldevita@osilaborerstraining.org
- Oregon State University Department of Agricultural Education
Teacher preparation program that provides support for the Agricultural Science and Technology within the State of Oregon. Contact: 541-737-1337.
- Oregon Team AgEd
Eight programs/entities working on essential areas of Agriculture Education to promote student opportunities for leadership development, personal growth, and career success.
- Oregon Telecommunications Association
A trade association representing the telecommunications industry in Oregon.
- Oregon Vocational Agriculture Teacher’s Association (OVATA)
Professional organization that represents the teachers that teach Agricultural Science and Technology within the State of Oregon.
- Oregon Women for Agriculture
Promotes the education of the public about the importance of agriculture and its effects on our economy and to the environment.
- Oregon Workforce Investment Board (OWIB)
Overall advisory board to the Governor on workforce matters. Includes links to local workforce boards. Contact: Greg White greg.white@state.or.us 503-947-2451.
- Pacific Printing Industries
The regional affiliate of Printing Industries of America, serving Visual & Graphic Communications Companies and individuals in six states.
- Painters, Drywall Finishers & Highway Striping Apprenticeship Programs. Contact: William Regan wregan@patt.org 503-287-4856.
- Software Association of Oregon
The largest professional software association in the Northwest, the SAO is comprised of over 350 companies in Oregon and SW Washington that are involved or affiliated with the software and technology industries.
- University of Oregon Labor Education and Research Center
Provides resources on young worker safety and health. Contact: Marcus Widenor, Associate Professor mrwide@uoregon.edu 541-346-2785.
|