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Governor’s Prosperity Council Report Calls for Investment in Workforce and Talent Development
July 20, 2026
“Oregon is at a critical inflection point.” That is the central message of the Governor’s Prosperity Council report, released last month. The report outlines a strategy for strengthening Oregon’s [...]
New Healthcare Quality Job Profiles
July 1, 2026
What makes a job a Quality Job? It's more than wages. Quality Jobs combine competitive pay with benefits, predictable schedules, opportunities for advancement, safe working conditions, and hiring practices [...]
Helping People Navigate SNAP Work Requirements
June 26, 2026
When federal changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) took effect over the past year, the impact was immediate for many Oregonians. More people are now required to meet [...]
East County Layoff Transition Resource Fair
June 25, 2026
Workers navigating a layoff often need more than job leads—they need access to benefits, training, trusted information, and community support. To help meet that need, Worksystems joined partners from [...]
Building Opportunities in Construction
June 16, 2026
In a recent How Oregon Works interview with Portland Business Journal, Worksystems brings together TriMet and Portland YouthBuilders to highlight the 82nd Avenue Community Workforce Training Program. Hosted by Worksystems’ Construction Sector Lead, Kim Neel, the conversation [...]
Local Workforce Funding Update
June 15, 2026
From Advocacy to Outcomes As local governments across our region finalize their budgets, many are recognizing the role workforce programs play in helping low-income residents build long-term stability through [...]
Celebrating Executive Director Andrew McGough
June 8, 2026
As Worksystems prepares for a leadership transition, we recently gathered to celebrate the career and impact of Executive Director Andrew McGough, who retires this month after more than two [...]
Investing in Employment Is Key to Ending Homelessness
June 3, 2026
"Multnomah County commissioners try to save jobs programs for homeless people … again" writes Lillian Mongeau Hughes for the The Oregonian. As this coverage highlights, these programs help people [...]
Worksystems Appoints Miriam Halliday as New Chief Executive Officer
May 5, 2026
Portland, OR — May 5, 2026 — Worksystems is thrilled to announce the appointment of Miriam Halliday as its next Chief Executive Officer. Halliday brings a decade of experience [...]
Reflections from Andrew McGough as he retires from Worksystems
April 30, 2026
This thoughtful profile in the Portland Business Journal highlights Andrew McGough’s career in workforce development and the approach that has shaped our work over the past two decades. He [...]