Everyone deserves a fair shot at success.
COVID Response
Our COVID Response
Daily Webinars for Impacted Workers and Businesses
Hotlines to Support Small Business and Dislocated Workers
Weekly UI Claims by County and Sector
Research/Analysis on Regional Impact of COVID-19
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.
- Community Investments: We convene a network of partners to provide training and support for vulnerable populations.
Latest News
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Worksystems, the Portland Metro Workforce Development Board has worked for years to transform the regional workforce... // Read more
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The COVID crisis has impacted vulnerable communities in our region with disproportionately high... // Read more
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Worksystems is an award-winning nonprofit organization serving Multnomah and Washington Counties and the City... // Read more
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The Portland Shared Prosperity Initiative - a partnership between Worksystems, Mt. Hood Community College, Oregon... // Read more
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We are pleased to announce that Worksystems has been awarded an additional $100,000 in CARES Act funding from... // Read more
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In December, the Oregon Legislature passed HB 4401, which extends the eviction moratorium on non-payment of rent to... // Read more
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Worksystems is excited to fund pre-apprenticeship training for Washington County residents receiving SNAP benefits!... // Read more
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On October 1st, the Respectful Workplace Review Committee hosted a webinar to address occurrences of hostile work... // Read more
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Worksystems is launching a number of training opportunities in the Construction and IT sectors! ... // Read more
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We are pleased to announce that we have received $144,000 from the City of Portland's Social Equity &... // Read more
Our Impact
Since 1998, Worksystems has invested over $350M directly into our community to help get people working.
Did You Know?
The Healthcare sector is projected to grow 23% in our region by 2024.