Striving toward collective impact Many of us have heard the parable of the long spoons, which figures in the folklore of numerous nations and faiths. As a quick refresher, the story tells us that in hell, people are perpetually starving because they can’t use the unwieldy cutlery to
READ MORE … →STEAM Hub announces second round of grants Five educational projects were recently awarded mini-grants totaling $35,317 from the Umpqua Valley STEAM Hub. The following applicants were selected: Boys & Girls Clubs of the Umpqua Valley — $11,889 for summer STEAM camp opportunities including purchase of kits for elementary
READ MORE … →Harvesting precision workers Douglas County’s largest private employer seeks stable, homegrown workforce by reaching into area schools Roseburg Forest Products didn’t survive the Great Recession by ignoring the need to change with the times. As social, political and economic forces reshaped the timber industry in recent decades, company
READ MORE … →Filling the prescription for health care occupations Area Health Education Center of Southwest Oregon looks ahead to recruit young professionals now Shared goals are a great starting point for allies. Comparing the objectives of DCPSS with those of the Roseburg-based Area Health Education Center of Southwest Oregon demonstrates a
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