We are pleased to share our January issue of the HECC Collaborations newsletter! This legislative session and beyond, we are collaborating to remove barriers to postsecondary education and training. Read about recent work and initiatives!

Read up about recent initiatives and recent work of the OR Higher Education Coordinating Commission in our December Collaborations newsletter! This month's issue is focused on measuring and advancing progress in serving students and learners.

The HECC is pleased to announce preliminary Workforce Ready Grant awards totaling approximately $42M in grants to support 62 projects that will expand career pathways in healthcare, manufacturing, and technology. Read our press release here:

PRESS RELEASE: The HECC encourages all Oregonians pursuing postsecondary education in 2025-26 to apply for grants and scholarships at We have opened our OSAC Scholarship application for more than 600 scholarships. Read more:

We invite you to read the November issue of HECC Collaborations, our monthly newsletter, just out! Read about our strategic plan and more here:

We are excited to announce the launch of our 2024-2029 Strategic Plan for higher education and workforce training. The new plan focuses on lowering costs and increasing benefits for individuals, employers, communities, and the economy.

Educators: join us for this year's "Point of View" Oregon Adult Basic Skills Conference, Nov. 4-5, in Salem! Learn more and register: #adultbasicskills

RT @OSAC: 🎓✨ Seniors the Oregon Promise Application is now open. ✨Learn more at: Learn more at:

RT @OSAC: The ASPIRE Fall Conference is almost here! We are excited to share a series of powerful workshops that reflect the diverse and ev…

Learn about our recent work and initiatives in our latest newsletter! HECC Collaborations, September 2024: This Fall, We Focus on Improvements and Alliances to Better Serve Oregonians

Sept. 16-20 is Adult Education & Family Literacy Week! #aeflweek2024 Join us in celebrating the achievements of both adult learners and our partners who are vital to addressing educational attainment goals.

RT @ORDeptEd: Oregon Makes Strides In Diversifying Educator Workforce Read the release:

Our August newsletter is out! Learn about actions of the Higher Education Coordinating Commission and partners in the recent issue of Collaborations: Convenings and Collaborative Strategies Make a Difference for Oregon Learners

We are calling for volunteers to join an Evaluation Review Committee to review Workforce Ready Grant Applications. To express your interest, complete the interest form by August 1. Find the form and details here:

Our June newsletter is out! Read about recent initiatives and activity of the Higher Education Coordinating Commission in HECC Collaborations: Celebrating Graduates and Fostering Pathways for Future Students and Learners.

Indeed, it is not too late! Please encourage students to apply for financial aid for college by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the Oregon Student Aid Application (ORSAA)! Learn more @OSAC

We are pleased to announce the Requests for Applications are open for the third round of #FutureReadyOregon #WorkforceReadyGrants. Community partners: apply to advance workforce training and education in healthcare, manufacturing, tech. PRESS RELEASE:

RT @OSAC: Summer Bridge is a free support program offered by OSAC. Students can sign up for our newsletter or request a meeting with an OSA…

Our May issue is out with the latest updates on the work of the HECC! Read the Collaborations newsletter: Partners are Essential to Strategic Planning, Funding Priorities, and FAFSA Completion.

RT @GovTinaKotek: It’s not too late for Oregon students to access financial aid for college! @OregonHECC has resources to assist with filin…