Everyone deserves a fair shot at success.
Work With Us
We bring creative thinking, new approaches, and innovative solutions that help drive economic growth throughout our region.
- Business Investments: We understand the needs of business and provide a link between a skilled workforce and industry demand.
- Adult Investments: We coordinate workforce programs that help people improve their skills and advance their careers.
- Youth Investments: We invest in organizations that help young people become college and career ready.
Latest News
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On April 26, we were proud to sponsor and help coordinate "Industry for a Day" - an immersion experience for... // Read more
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Worksystems is seeking qualified and experienced organizations to deliver high quality workforce development... // Read more
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A new report released today by the three Workforce Development Boards that serve the Portland-SW Washington region... // Read more
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Youth have a new place to look for a job in our region. Our ... // Read more
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Our Economic Opportunity Program and rent assistance model have been featured as a national best practice in a... // Read more
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We are pleased to announce the release of the 2018 Construction Labor Market Report. This report examines the... // Read more
Our Impact
In the past 12 months, 68,000 people completed our services; 35,400 were placed in employment
New Resources for Job Seekers
Our Connect2Careers youth jobs portal and CareersNW career exploration site are both live!
- RT @mcgough_andrew: Listening to Jill Walters and learning about Portland Youthbuilders - our great partner and community asset. Thanks… https://t.co/ewe1xkPXqH
- We were thrilled to be part of this trip! @mcgough_andrew https://t.co/F77UDYfE8K
- National survey: 47% of employer-identified top performers are actively looking for a new job. What are the signs a… https://t.co/nxqfWDMoTP