Stoel Rives Sponsors Portland Business Journal “How Oregon Works” Series

Portland, Ore. — Stoel Rives LLP is pleased to announce that it is a series sponsor for the Portland Business Journal’s “How Oregon Works,” a six-month series that will take an in-depth look at the current and future workforce challenges and opportunities facing Oregon's most important industries. The first installment, which covers the health care industry, was published earlier in July, and future areas of coverage will include:

• Technology – August
• Construction & Field Work – September
• Manufacturing – October
• Agriculture & Natural Resources – November
• Education & Oregon’s Future Workforce – December

Portland office Co-Managing Partner Penny Serrurier said, “We are very happy to support this timely and informative look at the employment issues facing Oregon’s most important industries. Workforce readiness is a critical issue for our clients who work in these industry sectors.”

Each guide will contain:

• Recruiter’s Corner
• Data & Research
• Who’s Hiring
• Q&A with senior industry leaders
• Training & Education Guide
• Which Jobs Are In, Which Are Out

The PBJ is producing two signature events as part of the series. The first, on September 14th, will take a look at the current workforce landscape in Oregon, and the second, on October 30th, will focus on the workforce of the future. Stoel Rives will have a panelist for one event.