Worksystems, Inc. - Education and Training

Education and Training

The economic vitality of our region depends first and foremost on the skills of the workers who create and produce products, services, technology, and innovations. More than ever before, the region's economic competitiveness depends on our ability to provide businesses with a highly skilled, globally competitive, highly adaptable workforce.

Worksystems, Inc. funds providers of training with the goal of expanding the skills of regional workers and meeting the needs of local businesses for customized training. To connect to the region's training experts or learn about on-going training opportunities, please visit the following resources. If you would like to speak to a member of our staff regarding training, please contact our Business and Industry Team at 503.478.7300.

WorkSource Portland Metro Centers
Community Colleges
Universities
Employee Training Fund

WorkSource Portland Metro Centers
Everyday hundreds of job seekers and workers receive assistance through the regional WorkSource Centers as they search for satisfying career employment. These candidates make use of the services available to all job seekers including use of a staffed resource room with multiple computer terminals, job postings, and instruction on how to conduct a job search, write a resume, or interview with an employer. Other job seekers enroll in more intensive services and receive career coaching, basic education, GED preparation, ESL classes, computer literacy classes, occupational skills training, or on-the-job training.

The regional WorkSource Centers also deliver customized training targeted at the current workforce. If you have workers in need of training, Business Services Specialists at the WorkSource Centers can assess your training needs and arrange for basic skills, ESL, workplace behavior, and staff development classes and workshops. They can also deliver technical training customized for your industry and work site. The Specialists often partner with local community colleges to assure access to industry specific training resources.

Community Colleges
Community colleges are committed to helping business and industry meet their training needs through a range of courses and a flexible approach to customized training.

Portland Community College

Mt. Hood Community College

Clackamas Community College

Clark College

Colleges and Universities
These colleges and universities work with regional employers to offer a range of courses and customized programs to meet the needs of business and industry.

Portland State University

University of Portland

OGI School of Science and Engineering

Professional Education

Oregon Institute of Technology

Portland Programs

Washington State University at Vancouver

These colleges offer programs and courses in a variety of disciplines that may be of interest to regional employers and their workforces.