09/14/2026
Last week, over 50 Southern Oregon construction leaders, educators and regional stakeholders joined Rogue Workforce Partnership for the BUILD Rogue Valley Luncheon.
We had three goals: to celebrate the impact of the BUILD grant, which puts students on real construction sites and helps them earn career certifications; to educate on what the housing crisis means for our region; and to unite the partners with a stake in Southern Oregon’s construction industry to create a more unified workforce.
Attendees had the chance to connect with industry partners as well as hear from the Governor's office, Rogue Community College, and one of the students who participated in the BUILD Rogue Valley construction training program.
Southern Oregon needs more housing. Housing needs more skilled hands. Days like this are how we get there. Many thanks to all who attended for keeping our work industry-led.
This project is partially funded in partnership with Southwestern Oregon Workforce Investment Board (SOWIB) using Governor’s Statewide Activities grant funds from the U.S. Department of Labor in support of the Building Up Infrastructure, Labor, and Development (BUILD) Project across Coos, Curry, Douglas, Jackson, and Josephine counties.
