Economic Opportunity Program
Providing workforce development services through community-based organizations using career coaching and resources to achieve stability, job readiness, and sustainable careers.
From July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024, EOP participants made an average hourly wage of
$22.15
$22.15
Versatile ComprehensiveEmpowering Employment Opportunities
The Economic Opportunity Program (EOP) is a cornerstone of our community-based approach, offering workforce development services through eight community-based organizations. EOP focuses on breaking down barriers for those who need it most, including low-income residents, those experiencing homelessness or housing instability, and individuals with prior justice involvement. By combining long-term, relationship-based career coaching with employment resources, EOP helps participants achieve stability, job readiness, and sustainable careers.
How It Works
The EOP offers participants a comprehensive suite of services, combining efforts from multiple organizations to maximize support. Services include:
Key Results
Participants Served From July 2023 – June 2024
participants served
are low income
identify as Black, Indigenous, or People of Color (BIPOC)
have prior justice involvement
receive support through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) or Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
Key Results
Participants Served from July 2023 – June 2024
participants served
are low income
identify as Black, Indigenous, or People of Color (BIPOC)
have prior justice involvement
receive support through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) or Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
Current EOP Programs
Results from July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024
A community-wide initiative to address homelessness in Multnomah County. Career Coaches support EOP participants at risk of homelessness or in the continuum of care, prioritizing those earning 0-30% of area median income (AMI).
- 677 participants served
- 75% of participants identified as BIPOC
- 84% of participants exit the program with a job that increases their housing stability through income from employment
Serving those who are on probation and/or in diversion programs.
- 212 participants served
- 46% of participants identified as BIPOC
- 87% of participants exit the program with a job that increases their housing stability through income from employment.
The longest-running EOP program. Created for specific subpopulations such as the Professional Immigrant Credentialing Program (PICP), justice-involved individuals, legal immigrants and refugees, those in recovery, and any Portland residents earning 0-50% of area median income (AMI).
- 680 participants served
- 58% of participants identify as BIPOC
- 40% of participants have prior justice involvement
- 83% of participants were employed when leaving the program
- 50% of participants obtained career track employment
- 58% of participants advanced in employment
Serving low-income Washington County residents with a focus on justice-involved individuals and legal immigrants and refugees.
- 74 participants served
- 58% of participants identify as BIPOC
- 83% of participants were employed when leaving the program
- 46% of participants advanced in employment
In addition to these EOP programs, career coaches can help participants navigate a career pathway to a specific industry through offerings like the Community Construction Training Program and Clean Energy Career Coaching.
Thank you EOP Partners!