Investing In Our Region

Lane Workforce Partnership (LWP) secures state and federal funds to support job training and employment initiatives in Lane County. As a recipient of Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) funds, LWP also competes for grants to run innovative workforce programs, benefiting youth, young adults, and adults, as well as local businesses.

LWP’s strategic allocation of resources ensures that our job training programs meet the evolving needs of Lane County’s employers. By fostering strong community relationships and maintaining transparency, we maximize the impact of every dollar invested to create a sustainable workforce ecosystem.

The current service providers are outlined below.

Adult and Dislocated Worker Service Provider – WorkSource Oregon Lane

Under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), Title I funds for adults and dislocated workers must be used for career and training services through the one-stop system, WorkSource. Lane Workforce Partnership (LWP) determines the delivery of these services, per 20 CFR 680.140.

To comply with Oregon Executive Order 13-08, which disallows Local Boards from providing direct services, LWP selected Grant Associates through a competitive process effective July 1, 2025. Grant Associates, a subrecipient of federal funds, follows Uniform Guidance and is annually monitored for compliance and performance. Contracts run from July 1 to June 30 and are renewed per LWP procurement policies.

Youth Program Service Provider

Per Oregon Executive Order 13-08 and WIOA Section 123, Lane Workforce Partnership (LWP) selected Looking Glass through a competitive process to provide all WIOA Title I Youth 14 elements and services effective July 1, 2025. As a subrecipient of federal funds, Looking Glass follows Uniform Guidance and is monitored annually for fiscal and programmatic compliance and performance. Contracts are effective from July 1 to June 30 and are renewed according to LWP procurement policies.

One-Stop Operator Services

Lane Workforce Partnership began serving as the One-Stop Operator on July 1, 2025, for a one-year term. Under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), local workforce boards may assume this role with the approval of both the Chief Elected Official and the Governor’s Office.

As the One-Stop Operator, LWP is responsible for coordinating the efforts of required workforce system partners. This role ensures compliance with federal regulations while fostering stronger collaboration and alignment across programs. Most importantly, it enhances the experience for job seekers, workers, and businesses by making services easier to access and more responsive to community needs.