High school students in Oregon will have a paid opportunity to learn professional technical training while earning academic credit as part of a newly-endorsed program call the Oregon Plan.
Created by the Oregon National Guard, the plan received official approval last month from the Oregon Department of Education, which is required as part of its regular renewal process.
Established in 1995 as the Military Career Education Cluster Concept, The Oregon Plan enables school districts across the state to award academic credits to students who complete qualified military training and instruction.
Approximately 700 high school students have joined the Oregon Guard since 2020.
Multiple high schools across Oregon have approved the program including schools in Jackson, Josephine, Douglas, Klamath and Lake counties in Southern Oregon.
By enabling credit proficiencies through military training, the Oregon National Guard and The Oregon Plan exemplify a commitment to developing educated, skilled and work-ready youth for future success.
Many of the credits earned may also translate into college credits toward a higher education degree.
