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ISIS’ JOURNEY FROM INCARCERATION TO ELECTRICIAN (VIDEO)
February 9, 2018
Isis discusses her journey from being formerly incarcerated to an apprentice electrician. She describes a day in the life of an electrician and the challenges of being an African American [...]
ISIS’ JOURNEY FROM INCARCERATION TO ELECTRICIAN
February 9, 2018
Isis discusses her journey from being formerly incarcerated to an apprentice electrician. She describes a day in the life of an electrician and the challenges of being an African American [...]
INFO SESSION FOR GUNDERSON’S PRE-HIRE TRAINING A SUCCESS!
February 8, 2018
Over 80 job seekers attended our information session to learn about a welder pre-hire training program that we are supporting for Gunderson. Candidates who successfully complete the 30-hour training will [...]
SELF-SUFFICIENCY REPORT FEATURED ON KATU NEWS
February 7, 2018
Our report on self-sufficiency in Multnomah & Washington counties featured on KATU news! Self-sufficiency is a measure of how much income a family of a certain composition living in a given place [...]
A CONVERSATION ABOUT DIVERSITY IN THE WORKPLACE (VIDEO)
February 6, 2018
Worksystems convened a group of diverse people to discuss their experience of being a minority in the workplace. This powerful video provides insights into the challenges they face. Shot on location at Blank [...]
STORIES FROM THE ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM
February 5, 2018
When housing and employment systems align, great outcomes for real people happen. This work builds a diverse workforce and creates opportunities for all to thrive. Check out the inspiring results!Thanks to [...]
NEW WEBSITE SHOWCASES CAREERS IN HIGH-GROWTH INDUSTRIES
January 18, 2018
Worksystems, along with a coalition of 20 companies and the region's economic and workforce development organizations, has launched a new campaign to raise awareness of careers in manufacturing, health care, technology and [...]
WORKSYSTEMS RELEASES SELF SUFFICIENCY REPORT FOR OREGON COUNTIES
January 12, 2018
Worksystems is pleased to release the 2017 Self-Sufficiency Standard, a measure of how much income a family of a certain composition in a given place in Oregon must earn to meet their basic needs without [...]
THE SELF SUFFICIENCY STANDARD FOR OREGON COUNTIES, 2017
January 11, 2018
Self Sufficiency Standard for Oregon Counties, 2017Developed by Dr. Diana Pearce, Director of the Center for Women's Welfare at the University of Washington, the Self-Sufficiency Standard measures how much income [...]
ALIGNING WORKFORCE & HOUSING SYSTEMS
December 13, 2017
Worksystems and our partners discuss the importance of rent assistance to training and employment outcomes for participants experiencing housing instability. https://youtu.be/dVeohSB-VYU