E10: From Incarceration to Integration: Oregon's Collaborative Approach to Workforce Development

In this conversation, we explore an innovative partnership between the Oregon Department of Corrections, the Oregon Employment Department, and the Oregon Workforce Partnership. Hear from Amy Bertrand, the Reentry and Release Administrator for the Oregon Department of Corrections, as she shares the inspiring story of how these organizations came together to provide community-based workforce development services inside correctional facilities. Learn about the challenges overcome, the grant funding secured, and the ambitious plans to scale this program statewide. You'll also discover how this collaborative effort is transforming the reentry process, empowering incarcerated individuals, and strengthening communities across Oregon.