November 20, 2024
State initiative helps Oregon inmates forge new career pathways WorkSource Oregon Reentry looks to relieve one of the most stressful parts of leaving prison by bringing job training and employment services inside correctional facilities. Link to Full Article WorkSource Oregon, a partnership between state agencies and local nonprofits, is a key [...]
October 22, 2024
Oregon Workforce Partnership is proud to announce that John Stapleton, of PIVOT Architecture, has been selected as the 2024 Oregon Workforce Champion! John's exemplary leadership and unwavering commitment to workforce development have made a significant impact on our communities. Serving on the Board of Directors for Lane Workforce Partnership and chairing [...]
October 3, 2024
Dive into a carefully curated selection of books designed to enhance your professional development and inspire career growth. These insightful reads offer tools and strategies to help you excel in today’s evolving workforce and inspiration through stories of those who have been leaders of change. *Please note this post contains affiliate links. [...]
September 9, 2024
Empowering youth to serve Oregon’s communities through service-based construction projects. By merging skills training with community service, we shape a brighter future for all. Learn more about Team Oregon Build Mission Team Oregon Build's mission is to engage, educate, and empower youth through hands-on construction and manufacturing [...]
July 19, 2024
Oregon Workforce Partnership and Northwest Oregon Works joined Engage by Cell to share insights on utilizing text messaging and web apps to revamp communications. Leveraging Engage by Cell: Enhancing Oregon Workforce Navigators' Efficiency In the ever-evolving landscape of workforce development, tools that streamline processes and enhance communication are invaluable. At Oregon Workforce Partnership (OWP), [...]
July 5, 2024
Central City Concerns Community Volunteer Corps helps recovering addicts PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Chelsea Donnor said she struggled with drug and alcohol addiction for the better part of 20 years. It wasn’t until last year she was ready to get clean.“I just hit a spiritual low that I was willing and desperate to do whatever [...]
July 1, 2024
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE OWP Partners with Metrix Learning to Expand Online Training Opportunities Across Oregon Portland, OR – [Date] – Oregon Workforce Partnership (OWP) is proud to announce a groundbreaking statewide agreement with Metrix Learning, a leading provider of online training solutions. This strategic partnership aims to enhance the skillsets of Oregonians through accessible [...]
June 25, 2024
How Oregon’s Nine Local Workforce Development Boards Are Partnering with State Agencies to Connect Adults in Custody with Jobs Central Oregon Launch In 2019, East Cascades Works (ECW), the local workforce development board serving the ten Oregon Counties east of the Cascades Mountain range, introduced a plan to prepare adults in custody (AICs) in [...]
June 23, 2024
Federal workforce-training programs prepare people for dead-end jobs that no one wants. By Kevin Carey Even in the 1990s, at the peak of free-trade fever in Washington, Congress knew that globalization would be rough on some folks. Opening the economy up to cheap imports from Canada, Mexico, and China was bound to undercut domestic industries [...]
May 1, 2024
Georgia Conrad Contact: 503-530-0405 georgia@oregonworkforcepartnership.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SALEM, Ore. -- Thanks to the $3.4 million grant from the American Rescue Plan's Good Jobs Challenge to the Southwestern Oregon Workforce Investment Board, the Oregon Workforce Partnership has pioneered Driving Prosperity. This initiative has significantly improved the long-term employment outlook for Oregonians by offering free [...]
April 24, 2024
By Michael Dunne LISTEN • 22:16 On this edition of Oregon On The Record, you'll hear how the Oregon Workforce Partnership and the Lane Workforce Partnership are teaming up to train hundreds of new truck drivers in our region. Jesse Quinn of Lane Workforce Partnership and Georgia Conrad of the Oregon Workforce Partnership explain that there is [...]
April 10, 2024
Expertise in Workforce Development: Unveiling the Role of Workforce Development Boards in Driving Economic Growth The role of workforce development boards is vital in economic growth and societal progress. At the heart of this endeavor lie workforce boards, organizations dedicated to aligning the needs of employers with the skills [...]
October 17, 2023
A Project by Clackamas Workforce Partnership (CWP) "we aim to increase access to justice, education, and career training, and to address the lasting impacts of incarceration and experiences with the legal system." Clean Slate Clackamas It is estimated that of the 4.1 million people in the State of Oregon, 1.4 [...]
October 7, 2023
A Project by the Eastern Oregon Workforce Board (EOWB) "we make it possible for anyone seeking an internship to not only discover but immerse themselves in the diverse industries that thrive in Eastern Oregon" Internships At the Eastern Oregon Workforce Board (EOWB), we believe that collaboration is [...]
October 7, 2023
A Project by Worksystems Inc. (WSI) and Clackamas Workforce Partnership (CWP) "we aim to seek a regional approach to defining quality jobs, providing guidance to employers to encourage the creation of quality jobs." Quality Jobs Initiatives In June 2021, the Columbia-Willamette Workforce Collaborative (CWWC) – comprised of Worksystems, Workforce Southwest Washington, [...]
October 7, 2023
Projects by the Rogue Workforce Partnership (RWP) " creating a seamless connection between high school, post-secondary training/education and work skills." Clackamas Initiatives Part of our region’s Collective Impact strategy, we’re working with a broad array of partners from Early Childhood, K-12, Higher Education, Healthcare, Social Services and [...]
October 7, 2023
A Project by the Lane Workforce Partnership (LWP) "This innovative project is an opportunity not only for students to learn high-wage, high-demand skills that our workforce needs, but it’s an opportunity for students to make a difference in their community where they live to really connect with a crisis that is happening right [...]
October 7, 2023
A Project by the Northwest Oregon Works (NOW) "I can't express the amount of gratitude I have for the program at NW Oregon Works. Not only have I been supported financially providing me the opportunity to access trainings and text books to add to my education, I feel supported in the skills I [...]
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Projects by the Willamette Workforce Partnership (WWP) "we have prepared hundreds of people for the rapidly changing world of work" Annual Recap At WWP, we strive to meet our mission of empowering the area’s workforce through diversified programs. Watch the video to see a highlight of programs [...]
October 7, 2023
A Project by East Cascade Works (EC WORKS) This grant will provide pre- and post-release job training and services to help reduce recidivism About the WorkSource Oregon Reentry Programs Project The Oregon Workforce Partnership (OWP), in partnership with the Oregon Department of Corrections, announced a $3.8 million [...]
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