“Cascade Health Alliance believes in the idea of providing a hand up, not a hand out, and the organization is committed to having a positive effect on social determinants of health,” said President and CEO Tayo Akins. “In this case, we’re proud to partner with Klamath Community College to impact education and workforce development, which are both significant social determinants within our community.

The 21,184-square-foot WSTC is part of a $15.7 million Phase II project to enhance and unify the KCC campus footprint. The center is slated to open in September, and will serve Klamath Basin’s most vulnerable populations – GED students, alternative high school students, and dislocated workers. The WSTC is dedicated to providing career-technical training, certificate programs, and community education opportunities.

“Cascade Health Alliance, under the leadership of their board and leader Tayo Akins, saw the transformation that is possible in partnering on this campaign. Giving all people the opportunity to earn a living wage and learn job skills to support themselves, their families, and the community is in the best interest of all of us, and I’m so pleased Cascade Health Alliance embraced this concept with KCC,” said KCC President Dr. Roberto Gutierrez.

CHA manages Oregon Health Plan (Medicaid) benefits for more than 17,000 members in Klamath County. For more information about CHA, contact Community and Public Relations Specialist Nora Avery-Page at 541-851-2081 or noraa@cascadecomp.com.

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