Throughout February, Oregon’s community colleges will celebrate National Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month by highlighting the programs that power the state’s workforce and strengthen local economies. Community Colleges WORK for Oregon, and Career and Technical Education programs are at the heart of that impact. As part of National CTE Month, the Oregon Community College Association (OCCA), in partnership with Oregon’s 17 community colleges, will host CTE Day at the Capitol on February 18.

Oregon’s community colleges are experiencing strong enrollment growth this fall. Fourth‑week data released Nov. 20 by the state’s Higher Education Coordinating Commission (HECC) shows continued increases in both overall headcount and Full‑Time Equivalent (FTE) enrollment at most colleges across the state, underscoring growing demand and momentum across Oregon’s community college system.

November 19 - The State of Oregon today released its quarterly revenue forecast for the 2025–27 biennium, showing a marked improvement in the state’s fiscal outlook. The Office of Economic Analysis now projects a $63.1 million shortfall, a significant reduction from the previously forecasted $373 million deficit in August. Economists propose this turnaround is driven by stronger corporate tax receipts and improved national economic expectations, despite ongoing concerns about slower growth and federal policy impacts.