Meet Future Ready

Our organization’s primary purpose is to advance education and relieve poverty by providing free workforce development and pre apprenticeship training for youth with primary focus on those from underserved communities in Oregon. By equipping participants with industry recognized skills, hands on training and connections to real world/real time job opportunities in the construction trades, we create economic opportunities, promote self-sufficiency while removing the financial barriers to training and employment opportunities to those we serve.

Future Ready was founded in December 2024 by Jill and Stephen McMurtrey, after years of thoughtful planning and vision. Jill brings experience in the mortgage industry and has most recently worked as a public school teacher, while Stephen is a former journeyman plumber who now develops affordable housing. Both share a deep passion for workforce development in rural communities, with a commitment to helping young people find meaningful employment close to home—ensuring they can build stable, fulfilling lives without having to leave the places they call home.