May 9, 2024 9:30am
The Umpqua Community College and Roseburg Public Schools boards of education met Wednesday to discuss a joint effort to get students into high-paying, in-demand careers in Douglas County.
The joint meeting marked the first opportunity for both boards to work together on joint efforts to serve students, industry and the community, according to the release. The conference focused on strengthening the partnership between the university and the district, which are working together to streamline and increase the number of programs that lead students from Roseburg High School to UCC to careers in local industry. I did. Initial efforts are focused on healthcare and advanced manufacturing programs, both sectors facing a shortage of skilled workers as they expand locally.
UCC and the district have a history of offering dual credit to students and are now working together to offer a nursing assistant pathway. This academic year, with a focus on mentoring students from pre-school to career, the university and district are collaborating with industry leaders to expand and adjust course offerings at RHS and UCC. -20 coordinators hired.
Thanks to this partnership, UCC and the district will introduce three new pathway programs: phlebotomy, emergency medical technician and fire science, according to the release. RHS students will take more than 67 college-level courses for 250 credits next school year. Pathways under development include health-related and advanced manufacturing/mechatronics. With dual credit opportunities, our goal is to give students the opportunity to graduate with a certificate or degree and enter a meaningful local career with little or no debt.