Bonds Bonus could create jobs for 3,500 Oregonians
Youth SummerWorks Program Launched
WSI Green Initiatives
Workforce System Framework for Green Jobs
Skills2Compete releases "Oregon's Forgotten Middle Skill Jobs" report
"In the 21st century, local economies won't stand or fall on the presence of sports stadiums and office parks, they'll be built on competitive workforce systems."The Annie E. Casey Foundation
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Edward "Doc" Parker, 58, of Portland, Ore., was a buyer and did inventory management before he lost his job in October. He's hoping his work experience and skills in customer service will help him find a new job, but he admits it's been a tough road. "My biggest drawback is that I don't have a college degree," said Parker, who was at he WorkSource center to attend a job club.
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OEJP UPDATE
We appreciate your interest in the Oregon Emergency Jobs Program however the program failed to receive required Legislative approval prior to adjournment. As a result no additional applications will be accepted.
Applications that have been received and are complete will be kept on file in case other funding becomes available.
For additional information contact our office at emergencyjobs@worksystems.org or 503.478.7300.
OEJP Letter from Governor Kulongowski 6.30.09
Research & Evaluation Committee meeting7/2/09 10:00 - 12:00THIS MEETING HAS BEEN CANCELED
7/3/2009 WSI Executive Committee meeting has been canceled due to holiday
Office Closed for 4th of July Holiday7/3/09
Metals Industry Panel Public meeting to finalize training plan
WIB Quarterly Meeting7/10/09111 SW 5th Ave., Suite 100, Training Room
An Introduction to Apprenticeship Programs7/10/09
Regional Competiveness Committee meeting7/23/09
Portland Employment Guide Job Fair8/18/09