Lane Workforce Partnership is now accepting nominations for individuals interested in serving on its Board of Directors. Three positions are available for Business Representatives, with three-year terms beginning July 1, 2026.
Open Positions
- Business Representatives: Three (3) Positions
Business representatives must be an owner, chief executive officer, chief operating officer, or an individual with optimum policy-making or hiring authority, and represent businesses that provide employment opportunities in in-demand industry sectors or occupations. Nomination by local business organizations or trade associations is required.
About Lane Workforce Partnership
As the designated local Workforce Investment Board for Lane County, Oregon, Lane Workforce Partnership strategically invests in the community to fulfill its mission: meeting the workforce needs of employers and individuals through partnership and innovation.
The organization supports employers with recruitment and retention while helping individuals navigate employment and career advancement. Through collaboration with regional partners, Lane Workforce Partnership works to strengthen Lane County’s workforce and support long-term economic vitality.
The Lane Workforce Partnership Board of Directors is an engaged board that includes representatives from business, organized labor, education, economic development, community-based organizations, state agencies, and local government. Together, the board provides leadership and strategic direction for workforce development efforts across Lane County.
Learn More About Board Service
Helpful information about serving on the Board of Directors:
Additional details about the board, including the Board Member Application, can be found here.
Workforce Development Across Oregon
Workforce boards across Oregon play a critical role in strengthening local economies and expanding access to career opportunities. The state’s nine workforce boards work collaboratively to align workforce development with regional economic priorities, expand training opportunities, and help thousands of Oregonians secure quality jobs each year. Check out this video to learn more about the impact of workforce boards across Oregon.
Application Process
Prospective candidates should complete the application and submit it by Friday, April 10, 2026, to anne@laneworkforce.org.
Following the application deadline:
- The LWP Executive Director and Board Chair will meet with prospective candidates.
- The Lane Workforce Council will consider and approve nominations at its meeting on May 21, 2026.
- Approved board members will begin their three-year terms on July 1, 2026.
Help Shape the Future of Workforce Development
Serving on the Lane Workforce Partnership Board of Directors is an opportunity to help guide workforce strategy, strengthen partnerships, and support economic opportunity. Join us in shaping the future of workforce development in Lane County!