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COIC

Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy

About the CEDS

COIC is responsible for creating and maintaining a regional Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS).  The CEDS is updated every five years.

The CEDS:

  • Provides a framework for regional collaboration on economic development priorities, needs identification, and program alignment.
  • Coordinates priority strategies to build regional and community capacity/readiness to support business retention, expansion, and recruitment, and to address economic resilience.
Why COIC?

COIC is designated by the U.S. Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administration (EDA) as the “Economic Development District” for Central Oregon. Within this role, COIC is responsible for identifying priority economic development project needs within the region, articulating regional needs to the EDA, and assisting local governments in applying for grant funding through the EDA. EDA grant categories include public works infrastructure, technical assistance, planning, economic adjustment.

 

2024 – 2028 CEDS

The CEDS was adopted by the COIC Board on June 6th, 2024 and is available below:

2024 - 2028 CEDS
2024 – 2028 CEDS
Public comment period

The 2024-2028 CEDS held its public comment period from April 22-May 22, 2024.

If you have any questions, please reach out to ced@coic.org.

Resources

All meetings are public and hybrid.  Meetings occur in person at COIC’s Hawthorne Office (334 NE Hawthorne Ave) and via ZOOM.

Contact ced@coic.org with questions or for directions.

 
 
November 15, 2023
 
September 6, 2023
 
Issues & Strategies Meeting: August 2, 2023
Data Meeting: June 7, 2023

 

SWOT Meeting: April 10, 2023

 

Kick Off Meeting: March 8, 2023

On February 15th, 2024 COIC hosted the Regional and Community Economic Development Priorities webinar. The purpose was to bring the final draft of Regional Priority Issues and Key Initiatives to the six sub-regions of Central Oregon to check for community alignment with regional priorities.

The six sub-regions represented were:

  • Prineville/Crook County
  • Jefferson County
  • Bend Area
  • Redmond Area
  • Sisters Area
  • South Deschutes County

The feedback gathered during this webinar will be used to create six community profiles in the 2024-2028 CEDS document. Each community profile will feature:

  • Local community priority issues
  • Community economic development-related projects

To watch the recordings of the webinar and read the materials presented, please follow these links:

 

Presentation Materials

Breakout Room Materials and Recordings

 

 

The 2017 – 2021 Central Oregon CEDS was adopted by the COIC Board on August 3, 2017

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Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council (COIC)

1250 NE Bear Creek Rd.
Bend, OR 97701

541-548-8163

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education

 

COIC provides an alternative high school setting for students to make up credits and return to their regular classrooms, or to earn the GED.  Students may also participate in the Youth Compass Program, a work-experience program that combines classroom credits with community service and natural resource projects.

 

Program Introduction

 

The COIC approach is based on individualized instruction for credit recovery or GED. Students, primarily aged 16-21, are referred by their local high schools to make up credits and return to their regular classrooms or leave the program with the GED. COIC is recognized as one of the most successful GED programs in Oregon, with 93 GED certificates awarded during the 2025-2026 school year alone. Students may also participate in work education through our Youth Compass Program.

 

Programs are held in Bend, La Pine, Redmond, and Prineville in conjunction with the school districts of Bend-La Pine, Redmond, Sisters, Culver, and Crook County. COIC also provides instruction for Deschutes County Juvenile Community Justice and the Oregon National Guard Youth Challenge Program.

 

In addition, COIC offers summer work experience, giving students the opportunity to earn minimum wages and learn valuable hands-on work skills.  During the school year, students earn high school diplomas, GEDs, and high school credits that transfer to their local high schools. Typically, our students spend more than 10,000 hours working on community service and natural resource projects.

 

Talk to your school counselor about attending COIC or call one of our classrooms today!

 

Youth Compass Program

 

The Youth Compass Program (YCP) helps Central Oregon youth ages 16–24 discover career pathways, complete their education, and prepare for meaningful employment. Through individualized career coaching, paid work experiences, occupational skills training, career exploration, GED and high school completion support, and connections to community resources, YCP equips participants with the skills and confidence needed to achieve their goals. By partnering with local employers, schools, and community organizations, the program creates opportunities for young people to gain real-world experience, earn industry-recognized credentials, and build a successful future.
 
If you are interested in learning more about the Youth Compass Program or would like to explore available opportunities, please contact the Youth Employment Counselor serving your community. Our staff is ready to answer your questions and help you take the next step toward your education and career goals.

 

Order Your GED Transcript/Diploma

 

Order a copy of your GED transcript and/or GED diploma (electronic or hard copies) online from GED.com. Select the Grads and Transcripts tab on the top banner and answer the questions to verify your specific testing record.

 

Statewide Testing Notices

 

English Annual Notice for Statewide Tests - Download here

 

Spanish Annual Notice for Statewide Tests - Download here

 

English ODE State Testing Combined 30-Day Notice and Opt-Out Form - Download here

 

Spanish ODE State Testing Combined 30-Day Notice and Opt-Out Form - Download here

 

 

Youth Education program Contacts

 

Bend Classroom
For enrollment information, contact:
 Katie Estvold, Teacher's Aid/ Registrar
458-231-1436| Email here

For classroom information, contact:
Patrick Jordan, Lead Teacher
 541-706-1458 | Email here

 

La Pine Classroom
For enrollment information, contact:
Katie Estvold, Teacher's Aid/ Registrar
458-231-1436 | Email here

For classroom information, contact:
Andrew Peter, Teacher
541-316-9039 | Email here

 

Redmond Classroom
For program information, contact:
Dustin Gurley, Lead Teacher
541-280-0031 | Email here

 

COIC Skills Lab 
Deschutes County Juvenile Justice
Ami Stone, Teacher
541-322-7676 | Email here

 

Youth Education Program General Info:
Kris Schofield, Youth Education Manager
541-213-1998 | Email here

 

Youth Employment & Training Contacts

 

Bend Youth Compass Program
For program information, contact:
Jay Byers, Youth Employment Counselor
458-287-5575| Email here

La Pine Youth Compass Program

For program information, contact:

Nick Huggins, Youth Employment & Training Coordinator
541-280-6495 | Email here

 

Jefferson County Youth Compass Program

For program information, contact:
Matt Mahoney, Program Coordinator
541-403-0099 | Email here

Redmond Youth Compass Program

For program information, contact:

Matt Mahoney, Program Coordinator

541-403-0099 | Email here

 

 

Prineville Youth Compass Program
For program information, contact:
Jeff Warren, Youth Employment Counselor
541-420-6787 | Email here

 

Joseph Beaton, Youth Employment Counselor
541-233-6782 | Email here

 

Youth Compass Program General Info:
Laurie Harrer, Youth Employment & Training Program Coordinator
561-329-7873 | Email Here

 

Matt Mahoney, Youth Employment & Training Program Coordinator
541-403-0099 | Email here

Klamath County Youth Compass Program

General Info:

Sean Winters, Youth Employment Counselor
541-419-11812 | Email here

 

 COIC Student Handbook 24-25 - Download