The Oregon Plan gets approval from the ODE
By Terry Murry on Wednesday, May 8th, 2024 in Columbia Basin News More Top Stories
SALEM – The Oregon Plan from the Oregon National Guard has been endorsed by the Oregon Department of Education. The plan gives high school students a paid opportunity to learn professional technical training while earning high school credit.
The plan, which was first introduced in 1995, gives high school students credits toward graduation while they are being paid for completing military training. Many high schools throughout Oregon participate, including Pendleton, Hermiston, La Grande, Elgin, Wallowa, Baker, Ontario, and Grant Union high schools. Other high schools, including those in Umatilla, Union, Baker, and Wallowa counties, have also approved use of the Oregon Plan.
“The Oregon Plan has been providing valuable education pathways for Oregon students for nearly 30 years,” Brig. Gen. Alan Gronewold said. “We’re proud to highlight this innovative program that recognizes the skills our young recruits gain through their military service.”
ODE Director Charlene Williams agreed.
“Through this exciting program, students get paid to earn high school credit; learn career skills such as basic finance, medic training, construction, and engineering; and practice on working teams,” she said. “As students plan their summer of learning and work, I hope they consider this enriching and life-changing option.”
