There are lots of paths to success— Pipeline is all about the fast lane.

Great local jobs are out there. Lots of them. In fact, local companies are planning to add over 1,000 highly-paid employees over the next five years. Pipeline was created to help students, employers and educators discover a path that puts young people on the most direct line from school to a rewarding job with a bright future.

History

The Albany Area Chamber of Commerce began this initiative by convening the Workforce Development Taskforce. During the process of defining the needs of local business and industry, the committee developed a plan to combine their efforts with local education to provide more comprehensive training options for local students. Also as a result of their efforts, Pipeline was developed to provide a single source for students, educators, parents and industry to access information and opportunity.

Partners

Industry partners: ATI, Albany Area Chamber of Commerce, Entek, Linn-Benton Community College, OFD Foods, Samaritan Health Services, Selmet, Viper Northwest

Education partners: Central Linn School District, Corvallis School District, Greater Albany Public Schools, Lebanon Community School District, Linn-Benton Community College, Philomath School District, Scio School District, Sweet Home School District

Government partners: City of Albany, Linn County

Funding

Pipeline is unique in its funding. Through the generous contributions of local business and industry members, along with financial and advisory assistance from Greater Albany Public Schools, Linn-Benton Community College and Linn County, Pipeline became a reality.

Staff

Chris Singer
Workforce Development Specialist, West Linn County Pipeline Program Manager
csinger@albanychamber.com

Janet Steele
Pipeline Advisor, Albany Area Chamber of Commerce President
jsteele@albanychamber.com