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Archive Home > 2008 > February > 15 > Learning new skills for a new career

Learning new skills for a new career

Resources at local and federal levels help laid-off workers get back on their feet

By Anna Sowa / The Bulletin
February 15, 2008

After six years at Oregon Woodworking Co. in Bend, Christina Brinegar and her husband found themselves jobless with four children to support when the wood-products manufacturer closed eight months ago after struggling against overseas competition.

Brinegar, 31, knew she couldn’t depend....

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