Job & Resource Career Expo to Connect Jobseekers and Employers in Washington County
Event supports recently laid-off workers and veterans; open to all jobseekers

Hillsboro, OR – On Wednesday, September 24, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Wingspan Conference and Event Center, local partners will host a Job & Resource Career Expo designed to connect jobseekers with employers, resources, and workshops. The event is free and open to all.

The Job & Resource Career Expo was organized in direct response to the needs of recently laid-off Intel workers and veterans returning from active duty; however, anyone seeking employment resources will be welcome. The Expo underscores how regional leaders are working together to keep workers in Washington County, strengthen local businesses, and provide a path forward for all community members.

Worksystems, the Portland-metro workforce development board, is leading this effort, bringing together a coalition of partners including Washington County, City of Hillsboro, Washington County Chamber of Commerce, WorkSource, and other Local Workforce Development Boards.

“This event is about rapid action and community collaboration,” said Washington County Commissioner Pam Treece, who also serves on the Worksystems Board. “We are committed to ensuring that highly skilled workers can stay in Washington County and continue to contribute to our local economy.”

Worksystems has also applied for a $2 million U.S. Department of Labor dislocated worker grant to provide longer-term support to those impacted by recent layoffs. Planning the Job & Resource Career Expo has created a blueprint to build on for future events, allowing Worksystems and partners to be even more efficient and nimble in response to worker and employer needs.

“I am proud of the work being done by local employers, community partners, and industry groups to help keep Oregon’s talent in the region,” adds City of Hillsboro Mayor Beach Pace. “This event is part of a broader strategy to ensure that the people who make Hillsboro and Oregon an innovation hub can keep living and working here. To the job seekers: We value you, and we’re working to keep you in the region.”

Job & Resource Career Expo Details:
Wednesday, September 24, 2025, 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Wingspan Event & Conference Center, 801 NE 34th Ave., Hillsboro, OR 97214
There is no cost to attend the expo or participate in any workshops, panels, or services. Parking is also free, and the Wingspan Event Center is conveniently located on the TriMet MAX Blue & Red Lines.

Registration Links:
● Jobseekers: https://forms.gle/WV3e7DGv1c3D5e4GA
● Employers & Resource Organizations (Deadline September 17): https://forms.gle/8vezgs22feec2WAN9

Between 800 to 1,000 jobseekers are expected to attend the expo, connecting with more than 30 employers—including Astronics-PECO, Genentech, Jireh Semiconductor, MSR-FSR, and nLIGHT, Inc.—actively hiring in fields such as administration, engineering, IT, finance, project management, and more. In addition, there will be opportunities for jobseekers to connect with community resource organizations who can help with career navigation, continuing education, entrepreneurship support, financial literacy, and transition services. Workshops and panels on new career paths, starting a business, and more will be occurring throughout the event, and jobseekers can receive a new professional headshot at no cost.

Release Date: September 10, 2025
End Date: September 24, 2025
Media Contact: Rachael Brown (she/her),Worksystems Communications Manager
[email protected], 503-459-1565
Press is encouraged to attend the expo and capture live footage. Please call or text Rachael to
coordinate.