WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Sen. Ron Wyden issued the following press release:
Oregon's U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden announced that $2,187,923 in federal funding is coming to Central Oregon Community College to boost its manufacturing postsecondary education program, expanding the pipeline of skilled workers to meet the needs of local employers while supporting long-term regional economic growth.
"Access to postsecondary education is essential to building the skilled workforce that Central Oregon's manufacturing and business communities rely on to grow and compete. By investing in community colleges and expanding workforce training, we can create more affordable pathways to good-paying jobs and a better future for folks across Cent...