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Worksystems Announces the Retirement of Executive Director Andrew McGough
January 24, 2026
Worksystems Announces the Retirement of Executive Director Andrew McGough Portland, Ore. — January 26, 2026 — Worksystems Executive Director Andrew McGough will retire effective June 30, 2026, after more than two decades leading the Portland [...]
New State Prosperity Bill to Continue Workforce Programs
January 21, 2026
Show Your Support for Critical Investments With more than 9,285 Oregonians served through Prosperity 10,000 (P10K), the program is delivering extraordinary results for families, communities, businesses, and the statewide economy. [...]
Worksystems Awarded $2 Million National Dislocated Worker Grant to Support Laid-Off High-Tech Workers in Oregon
January 13, 2026
Worksystems Awarded $2 Million National Dislocated Worker Grant to Support Laid-Off High-Tech Workers in Oregon Portland, OR — January 13, 2026 — Worksystems, the workforce development board for the Portland [...]
New Grant for Economic Opportunity
December 19, 2025
We're excited to announce that the Ann J. and William Swindells Fund of Oregon Community Foundation has awarded us a $100,000 grant to support individuals with prior justice involvement [...]
CoachCon 2025: Professional Development for Career Coaches and the Aligned Partner Network
December 15, 2025
CoachCon 2025 brought career coaches and workforce professionals together last month for a full day of learning, skill-building, and community. The event featured four interactive workshops that equipped coaches [...]
State of the Workforce 2025 Report
December 2, 2025
In October, Liza Morehead, PhD presented the initial findings of the 2025 State of the Workforce report at our Building Better Workplaces event in Oregon City. The report provides [...]
Celebrating SummerWorks
November 20, 2025
As the weather cools, we are reflecting on a successful summer of youth work experiences at business across our region, including Worksystems! Sean’s SummerWorks experience focused on elevating the [...]
Healthcare and Social Assistance Sector Report
November 17, 2025
The Columbia-Willamette Workforce Collaborative has published its 2025 Healthcare and Social Assistance Sector Report, offering a snapshot of labor market data in the Portland-Vancouver Metro Area. This report provides [...]
Building resilience in advanced manufacturing: How the region is supporting workers through industry shifts
November 12, 2025
The region’s advanced manufacturing sector is changing rapidly. Jobs increasingly require tech skills and familiarity with automated equipment, while retirements and a limited pipeline are creating workforce gaps. These [...]
New Youth Resource Website
October 29, 2025
Worksystems recently launched a new Youth Resource Website, designed to connect young people, employers, and community organizations across the Portland metro region. Whether you are a young person eager [...]