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  • Code Oregon: Sierra's Story
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    Bay area native Sierra Haager dropped out of high school to work in the world of indie music. In 2013 when the cost of living in San Francisco became more than she could handle, she and her husband moved to Portland. There they started a record label working day and night in their living room. Although they were getting by, they were anxious to acquire the technology skills that they had come to associate with upward mobility. Both considered themselves to be total beginners. They began learning new technology skills through Code Oregon in July, 2014 and quickly completed a variety of courses...// Read more
  • Workforce Navigator Program
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    The Workforce Navigator program, funded by Prosper Portland, provides easy-access job development services and referral to long-term, intensive career development services to Portlanders residing in designated Neighborhood Prosperity Zones . Five staff do community outreach to neighborhood businesses and residents to offer employment services. Navigator staff are bilingual and support both English and non-native English speakers. Navigator services are provided by the following community partners: Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization Mt. Hood Community College Portland Community...// Read more
  • Health Careers NW
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    Health Careers NW supports career growth and progress in seven healthcare fields by offering one-on-one career coaching, career exploration in the healthcare fields, training that results in an employer- or industry-recognized credential as well as job search and placement assistance. Health Careers NW is made possible by a five-year Health Profession Opportunity (HPOG) Grant. Authorized by the Affordable Care Act, the Health Profession Opportunity Grants (HPOG) program provides education and training to Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program...// Read more
  • Quality Jobs Initiative
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    In June 2021, the Columbia-Willamette Workforce Collaborative (CWWC) - comprised of Worksystems, Workforce Southwest Washington , and Clackamas Workforce Partnership - embarked on a process to define what a quality job means for the region. A Quality Jobs Framework (Framework) was developed in partnership with a cross-section of partners representing business, workers, organized labor, service providers and government agencies that creates the foundation to create and support quality jobs throughout the region. The Framework is part of the Quality Jobs Initiative, an effort to seek a regional...// Read more