• 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 [...]

  • October 7, 2023

    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 [...]

  • October 2, 2023

    A Project by the Southwestern Oregon Workforce Investment Board (SOWIB) "more than 82% of individuals who completed the DRIVING PROSPERITY program are employed within the transportation industry." About the Good Jobs Challenge The Good Jobs Challenge (GJC) is designed to get Americans back to work and increase [...]

  • September 27, 2023

    Portland, Oregon – The Higher Education Coordination Commission (HECC) has awarded Oregon Workforce Partnership (OWP) a $1 million Workforce Ready: Innovation in Workforce Programs Grant. This grant is part of Future Ready Oregon, a $200 million investment package aimed at preparing Oregonians for high-demand careers in healthcare, manufacturing, and technology. The Workforce Ready Grant aims to support innovative workforce development [...]

  • July 5, 2023

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Georgia Conrad, Contractor info@oregonworkforcepartnership.org Oregon Workforce Partnership Awarded $3.8M DOL Pathways Home 4 Grant Grant Will Provide Pre- and Post-Release Job Training and Services to Help Reduce Recidivism Portland, OR – July 5, 2023 – The Oregon Workforce Partnership (OWP), in partnership with the Oregon Department of Corrections, announced a $3.8 million grant award from the U.S. Department [...]