Expanding Opportunities Program, Year 2

About This Grant

Josephine County has lower rates of high school and college graduates and higher rates of unemployment than the rest of the state. Business enterprises can use more support to succeed, grow, and hire more employees. The Expanding Opportunities Program seeks to meet the needs of Josephine County citizens looking to develop their prospects and improve their lives in the areas of education, employability, and entrepreneurship; specifically by partnering with local service providers and delivering information literacy training workshops on the resources and technology available through the library system. Year one of the program emphasizes program setup, needs assessment, and connection with partnering organizations. Year two will focus, refine, and grow the program offerings to meet the information literacy needs of the target audience.