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Free Supervisor Training Series: New Dates Added!
March 31, 2026
Supervisors play a critical role in retaining talent. To support employers and frontline managers, Worksystems is offering a free, virtual Supervisor Training Series focused on building stronger, more supportive [...]
SB 1512: Prosperity Programs is Signed Into Law
March 9, 2026
A Win for Oregon's Workforce Governor Tina Kotek has signed SB 1512: Prosperity Programs into law, protecting a proven workforce investment that helps Oregonians move into family‑wage jobs while [...]
Delivering Results for the City of Portland
March 9, 2026
Breaking Down Barriers to Employment Worksystems helps people access training, career pathways, and supportive employment services based on regional employer needs. Our partnership with the City of Portland is [...]
Free Training Programs Open Doors to Healthcare Careers in Our Region
March 3, 2026
If you’re looking for a meaningful career in health care, two new training opportunities can help you take the next step—at no cost. Both programs are now open for [...]
Mid‑Year Results: Economic Opportunity Programs Are Delivering Stability Through Employment
February 27, 2026
Worksystems is the Portland metro workforce development board responsible for helping people access training, career pathways, and supportive employment services based on regional employer needs. Across our region, investments supported [...]
Stable Housing Depends on Stable Work
February 9, 2026
A Stronger Homelessness Response Includes Employment Services Addressing homelessness is a top priority in our region. Investments in rent assistance, rapid rehousing, and shelter are essential; but if we [...]
Worksystems Announces the Retirement of Executive Director Andrew McGough
January 24, 2026
Worksystems Announces the Retirement of Executive Director Andrew McGough Portland, Ore. — January 26, 2026 — Worksystems Executive Director Andrew McGough will retire effective June 30, 2026, after more than two decades leading the Portland [...]
New State Prosperity Bill to Continue Workforce Programs
January 21, 2026
Show Your Support for Critical Investments With more than 9,285 Oregonians served through Prosperity 10,000 (P10K), the program is delivering extraordinary results for families, communities, businesses, and the statewide [...]
Worksystems Awarded $2 Million National Dislocated Worker Grant to Support Laid-Off High-Tech Workers in Oregon
January 13, 2026
Worksystems Awarded $2 Million National Dislocated Worker Grant to Support Laid-Off High-Tech Workers in Oregon Portland, OR — January 13, 2026 — Worksystems, the workforce development board for the Portland [...]
New Grant for Economic Opportunity
December 19, 2025
We're excited to announce that the Ann J. and William Swindells Fund of Oregon Community Foundation has awarded us a $100,000 grant to support individuals with prior justice involvement [...]