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tryan@worksystems.org.
  • Worksystems and Washington County Partner to Fund Pre-Apprenticeship Training
    Date posted:
    November 23rd, 2020
    Worksystems is excited to fund pre-apprenticeship training for Washington County residents receiving SNAP benefits! In partnership with Washington County, this funding is being provided to prepare food stamp recipients for a career in the trades. Women and people of color are especially encouraged to apply for this opportunity. Sign up for an info session to learn more! If you or someone you know has ever considered a career in construction such as welding, electrical, carpentry, masonry, HVAC technician or machinist, this opportunity may be for you! Construction is growing in our region and...// Read more
  • Worksystems Supports Initiative to Address Jobsite Culture in Construction Industry
    Date posted:
    October 6th, 2020
    On October 1st, the Respectful Workplace Review Committee hosted a webinar to address occurrences of hostile work environments at construction sites. The Committee, which represents a broad alliance of construction industry stakeholders and partners including Worksystems, presented its recommendations and tools to address jobsite culture in the construction industry . Nearly 200 people participated from a wide mix of employers, community groups, trade associations, labor and public owners. This level of interest clearly demonstrates the willingness in the region to come together to address...// Read more
  • Worksystems Funding Construction and IT Trainings
    Date posted:
    September 8th, 2020
    Worksystems is launching a number of training opportunities in the Construction and IT sectors! The Portland Community College CCTP construction pre-apprenticeship online training program begins September 21 st and they are actively recruiting diverse Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients who are residents of Washington County or the City of Portland. Enrollments must be completed by September 14 th , so contact wcconstruction-group@pcc.edu...// Read more
  • Worksystems Receives $144,000 SEED Grant
    Date posted:
    August 14th, 2020
    We are pleased to announce that we have received $144,000 from the City of Portland's Social Equity & Educational Development (SEED) Grant Fund! Read the full story in the Skanner ! Worksystems is one of six local organizations receiving SEED funding from revenues generated from Portland’s recreational marijuana sales tax. The funds will be used to serve an additional 30 people in the Justice Involved Portlanders Initiative (Initiative), which provides occupational training to prepare for middle-skill jobs, rent assistance to help training participants retain housing, and job placement...// Read more