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Date posted:Worksystems is committed to promoting and supporting Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (JEDI) and we are excited to embark on the creation of a JEDI plan for our organization. We have formed a staff JEDI Council and Charter to guide the development of the plan and we are fortunate to have the guidance and assistance of Diamond Strategies , a nationally recognized firm specializing in JEDI work. Our full JEDI Charter can be found below Purpose for our JEDI work: Worksystems coordinates a regional workforce system which supports individual prosperity and business competitiveness. We...// Read more
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Date posted:Every Tuesday at 2:00 pm, Worksystems will host a webinar for laid off workers to go over unemployment insurance, health care, and other resources to help you through this pandemic. This page contains resources that will be reviewed during the webinar. Staff will be on hand to answer your questions! To request a webinar, contact Roland Chlapowski . Webinars Will Include Current Information On: National layoff aversion programs and emergency small business grants and loans available through the Small Business Administration (Paycheck Protection Program, Economic Disaster Emergency Grants, etc...// Read more
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Date posted:A BankWork$ flyer at her local library caught the eye of Star Martinez. An unemployed single mother with teenagers and adult children, Star had applied for banking positions at branches and the call centers without success. So, she attended an information session at the WorkSource Portland Metro Gresham center and decided to apply to the 8-week program. With more than 20 years of experience in customer service, account management, call center sales and the travel industry, her goal was to start a banking career. During the admission process, BankWork$ program Career Navigator Sue Davis noted...// Read more