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Outcomes of the consultation include: Working with the Workforce Boards, in tandem with state agencies, to use economic data from various sources to inform their work around supporting emerging industries and occupations. WIOA requires that states have Sector Strategies to focus on workforce development locally as well as creating career pathways for job seekers. Sector Strategies in Oregon vary by workforce area, with the most common being manufacturing, health care, and information technology. Sector Strategies were chosen using economic data from OED, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics, in cooperation with local Economic Development groups. OED has a robust Research Division that supplies current economic and industry data, as well as forecasts for the future. This data makes it possible for workforce areas to be nimble and change strategies as industries mature. With all of the information available, decisions are jointly made on what the Sector Strategies will be for each Workforce area. The Oregon SNAP E&T program requires the STEP Providers to align their available SNAP E&T services to these Sector Strategies to focus on training and placements for SNAP participants in key growth career areas. Apprenticeship program growth is a major focus in Oregon, targeting common sector strategies, such as health care, manufacturing, and information technology. An apprenticeship committee on the state level coordinates across OED, the Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI), the Department of Education (ODE), VR, and SSP to create better pathways and coordination for historically disadvantaged groups in Oregon. State agencies also work with Oregon Tradeswomen Inc (OTI) 1/29/26, 9:33 AM State Plan OR FY26 - Original Submission https://dam-fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/microsite/snapet-orfy26stateplan//index.html 11/378