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# 28. Microsoft Corporation (Hana Doubrava, Director, Cascadia)

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## TL;DR  *(generated · confidence: high)*

Microsoft Corporation expresses strong support for the Oregon Prosperity Roadmap and proposes four recommendations for integrating AI: accelerating research through shared infrastructure and Microsoft Discovery; supporting AI literacy in K-12 schools and teacher professional development; establishing a labor market data dashboard using LinkedIn Economic Graph; and enabling workforce boards and community colleges to deliver AI training with wraparound supports. Microsoft offers specific programs and partnerships to implement each recommendation.

**Key points** *(each cites a PDF page)*:

- Recommendation 1: Create shared research infrastructure (secure cloud computing, governed data access, common AI tools) for universities, startups, and industry, focusing on Oregon priority sectors including semiconductors, clean energy, forestry, health, and advanced manufacturing. ([p. 285](https://www.oregon.gov/gov/Documents/Oregon%20Prosperity%20Council%20Report_June%202026.pdf#page=285))
- Microsoft Discovery is an enterprise AI platform on Azure designed to accelerate research and development across materials science, energy, manufacturing, and life sciences for universities and industry partners. ([p. 285](https://www.oregon.gov/gov/Documents/Oregon%20Prosperity%20Council%20Report_June%202026.pdf#page=285))
- The AI Economy Institute (AIEI), a Microsoft Research initiative, produces evidence-based research on AI's impact on jobs, skills, productivity, and education systems to inform policymakers and workforce leaders. ([p. 285](https://www.oregon.gov/gov/Documents/Oregon%20Prosperity%20Council%20Report_June%202026.pdf#page=285))
- Recommendation 2: Embed age-appropriate AI literacy into K-12 standards and curriculum, with sustained teacher professional development; cites Idaho's statewide AI literacy standards for K-12 as a replicable model. ([p. 285](https://www.oregon.gov/gov/Documents/Oregon%20Prosperity%20Council%20Report_June%202026.pdf#page=285))
- Elevate for Educators provides free, on-demand professional learning to help teachers integrate AI into classrooms for saving time, instructional planning, student engagement, and building confidence with emerging technologies. ([p. 285](https://www.oregon.gov/gov/Documents/Oregon%20Prosperity%20Council%20Report_June%202026.pdf#page=285))
- Recommendation 3: Establish a shared statewide dashboard blending traditional employment measures (employment, wages, openings) with real-time signals on in-demand skills and hiring trends across regions and industries. ([p. 286](https://www.oregon.gov/gov/Documents/Oregon%20Prosperity%20Council%20Report_June%202026.pdf#page=286))
- LinkedIn Economic Graph can provide labor market data on in-demand skills, emerging occupations, and workforce trends to inform education planning, workforce investment, and economic development strategies. ([p. 286](https://www.oregon.gov/gov/Documents/Oregon%20Prosperity%20Council%20Report_June%202026.pdf#page=286))
- Recommendation 4: Enable workforce boards and community colleges to deliver AI training aligned to local demand, with wraparound supports including career navigation, childcare, and transportation assistance. ([p. 286](https://www.oregon.gov/gov/Documents/Oregon%20Prosperity%20Council%20Report_June%202026.pdf#page=286))
- Microsoft Elevate, developed in partnership with the National Association of Workforce Boards (NAWB), supports workforce boards and American Job Centers with AI and digital skills training. ([p. 286](https://www.oregon.gov/gov/Documents/Oregon%20Prosperity%20Council%20Report_June%202026.pdf#page=286))

Dates/FTE: April 17, 2026 · Programs: Oregon Prosperity Roadmap · Microsoft Discovery · AI Economy Institute · Elevate for Educators · LinkedIn Economic Graph · Microsoft Elevate · Parties: Microsoft Corporation · Hana Doubrava · Renée James · Curtis Robinhold

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Breadcrumb: Appendix E: Submissions & Feedback > 28. Microsoft Corporation (Hana Doubrava, Director, Cascadia)

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April 17, 2026
Oregon Prosperity Council,
Sent via: Prosperity.Roadmap@oregon.gov
Renée James, Co-Chair
Curtis Robinhold, Co-Chair
RE: Oregon Prosperity Roadmap
Dear Co-Chairs of the Oregon Prosperity Council,
Microsoft is pleased to express its strong support for the Oregon Prosperity Roadmap and its vision
for building a more inclusive, innovative, and resilient state economy. The Roadmap’s emphasis on
education, workforce readiness, technology adoption, and cross-sector collaboration closely
aligns with Microsoft’s long-standing commitment to advancing economic opportunity through
responsible technology, skilling, and public-private partnership and driving innovation in the age of
AI.
Microsoft strongly supports the Roadmap’s approach to economic development, including
investments in digital infrastructure, entrepreneurship, and support for small and medium-sized
businesses. Technology adoption and innovation—when paired with thoughtful policy and
workforce alignment—can help communities modernize services, increase productivity, and
compete globally.
As you will read, we outline ideas for how best to achieve this economic development approach
through efforts including: accelerating research, supporting AI literacy, utilizing labor market data
and preparing the workforce for AI-enabled jobs.
As Oregon leaders and citizens move forward with the Roadmap, Microsoft is offering the following
programs and resources to help integrate AI opportunities that complement the ideas outlined in
the Oregon Prosperity Roadmap. We would welcome the opportunity to meet, share these ideas,
and discuss their relevance and potential application in Oregon.
Sincerely,
Hana Doubrava
Director, Cascadia
Microsoft Corporation
Cc’d: Emerald Bogue (emerald.bogue@portofportland.com), Harry Clapsis
(harry@amperecomputing.com)
Microsoft Corporation
One Microsoft Way | Redmond, WA 98052
http://www.microsoft.com/

Microsoft Recommendations for the Oregon Prosperity Roadmap in the
Age of AI
RECOMMENDATION 1: ACCELERATE RESEARCH WITH AI AND ENABLE COLLABORATION FOR
AI RESEARCH FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
Create shared research infrastructure—secure cloud computing, governed data access, and
common AI tools—that universities, startups, and industry can use to accelerate discovery and
commercialization. Encourage cross-institutional consortia focused on Oregon priority sectors
(e.g., semiconductors, clean energy, forestry, health, and advanced manufacturing) and lower
barriers to partnering through streamlined agreements and clear IP pathways. Pair these efforts
with responsible AI and cybersecurity guardrails to protect sensitive data and strengthen trust
among collaborators.
• Accelerate research and development through Microsoft Discovery. Microsoft Discovery is
an enterprise, agentic AI platform designed to accelerate research and development. Built on
Azure, it enables universities, research institutions, and industry partners to use AI agents to
accelerate scientific discovery, simulation, and innovation across fields such as materials
science, energy, manufacturing, and life sciences.
• Collaborate on AI Economy Research. The AI Economy Institute is a Microsoft Research
initiative focused on understanding AI’s impact on jobs, skills, productivity, and education
systems. AIEI produces evidence-based research to inform policymakers, educators, and
workforce leaders as they adapt education and training systems for an AI-enabled economy.
RECOMMENDATION 2: SUPPORT AI LITERACY FOR STUDENTS AND PREPARE K-12 TEACHERS
TO USE AND TEACH AI.
Embed age-appropriate AI literacy and responsible use expectations into standards, curriculum
guidance, and digital citizenship. Pair this with sustained professional learning so educators can
use AI to save time, personalize instruction, and teach students how to evaluate AI outputs, protect
privacy, and use tools ethically.
• Establish AI Literacy Standards in K12. Microsoft supports state and local efforts to establish
AI literacy standards for students, helping ensure young people understand how AI works, how
it should be used responsibly, and how it impacts learning and work. For example, Idaho’s work
to create statewide AI literacy standards for K–12 students offers a replicable model for other
states. And Code.org and Teach AI offer AI Literacy tools to for K-12.
• Prepare Teachers to use AI. Elevate for Educators provides free, on-demand professional
learning to help teachers confidently and responsibly integrate AI into their classrooms.
Resources focus on saving time, supporting instructional planning, enhancing student
engagement, and building educator confidence with emerging technologies.
• Personalize Special Education with AI. Microsoft offers tailored AI training and resources to
support special education teachers, helping them use AI tools to personalize instruction,
improve accessibility, and reduce administrative workload—while keeping students and
educators at the center of learning.
Microsoft Corporation
One Microsoft Way | Redmond, WA 98052
http://www.microsoft.com/

RECOMMENDATION 3: MONITOR AND USE OREGON LABOR MARKET DATA TO DRIVE
RESULTS.
Establish a shared, statewide dashboard that blends traditional measures (employment, wages,
openings) with real-time signals on in-demand skills and hiring trends. Use these insights to set
clear targets, prioritize investments, and adjust programs quickly when conditions change across
regions and industries. Relevant resources from Microsoft include:
• Access Trends through Labor Market Data specific to Oregon. Through LinkedIn’s Economic
Graph, we can provide labor market insights to help states, regions, and workforce boards
understand in-demand skills, emerging occupations, and workforce trends. These insights
inform education planning, workforce investment, and economic development strategies.
RECOMMENDATION 4: ENABLE WORKFORCE ORGANIZATIONS AND COMMUNITY COLLEGES
TO DELIVER AI TRAINING TO PREPARE THE WORKFORCE.
Equip workforce shared digital tools, and employer partnerships to scale short-term training tied to
credentials and work-based learning. Align offerings to local demand using labor market data, and
ensure wraparound supports (career navigation, childcare, transportation) so more Oregonians
can complete training and transition into quality jobs.
• Enable Workforce Boards with AI. In partnership with the National Association of
Workforce Boards (NAWB), Microsoft Elevate supports workforce boards and American Job
Centers with AI and digital skills training for jobseekers, dislocated workers, and incumbent
workers—aligning training with real labor market demand.
• Deliver AI Training through Community Colleges. In partnership with the American
Association of Community Colleges, Microsoft offers training to community college leaders
to help them build AI ready campuses.
• Coming Soon: Enable In-demand Industries with AI (e.g., Construction). Microsoft
supports targeted skilling and reskilling strategies for workers in industries experiencing
disruption, such as construction, manufacturing, and logistics. AI-enabled tools and
training can help workers transition into adjacent roles, improve safety and productivity,
and access new career pathways.
Microsoft Corporation
One Microsoft Way | Redmond, WA 98052
http://www.microsoft.com/

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Parent: [Appendix E: Submissions & Feedback](./INDEX.md) · PDF: [pp. 284-286](https://www.oregon.gov/gov/Documents/Oregon%20Prosperity%20Council%20Report_June%202026.pdf#page=284)