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Celebrating SummerWorks
November 20, 2025
As the weather cools, we are reflecting on a successful summer of youth work experiences at business across our region, including Worksystems! Sean’s SummerWorks experience focused on elevating the [...]
Healthcare and Social Assistance Sector Report
November 17, 2025
The Columbia-Willamette Workforce Collaborative has published its 2025 Healthcare and Social Assistance Sector Report, offering a snapshot of labor market data in the Portland-Vancouver Metro Area. This report provides [...]
Building resilience in advanced manufacturing: How the region is supporting workers through industry shifts
November 12, 2025
The region’s advanced manufacturing sector is changing rapidly. Jobs increasingly require tech skills and familiarity with automated equipment, while retirements and a limited pipeline are creating workforce gaps. These [...]
New Youth Resource Website
October 29, 2025
Worksystems recently launched a new Youth Resource Website, designed to connect young people, employers, and community organizations across the Portland metro region. Whether you are a young person eager [...]
Early childhood education: An essential part of our regional economy
October 27, 2025
Early childhood education (ECE) plays a critical role in supporting not just children and families, but our regional workforce and economy. High-quality ECE gives children the skills they need [...]
Worksystems Releases their Annual Report
October 10, 2025
See What We Achieved Together This Program Year Our Program Year 2024 Annual Report (July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025) captures a period of extraordinary transition and achievement [...]
Advanced Manufacturing Sector Report
October 3, 2025
Did you know that in 2024, Advanced Manufacturing accounted for 7% of the greater Portland region’s private sector employment and 10% of payroll, with more than 101,700 jobs and [...]
Linking Housing Stability and Workforce Training in Washington County
October 2, 2025
Earlier this month, Street Roots featured Career Start, a Worksystems-funded program that provides long-term career coaching, job readiness training, and access to scholarships for individuals with housing vouchers, helping them [...]
Responding to Change in Uncertain Times
October 1, 2025
Oregon’s unemployment rate rose from 4.1% in August 2024 to 5.4% in August 2025— the highest rate since mid-2021. This represents approximately 54,000 Oregonians—11,000 more than a year ago. [...]
Job & Resource Career Expo to Connect Jobseekers and Employers in Washington County
September 10, 2025
Job & Resource Career Expo to Connect Jobseekers and Employers in Washington County Event supports recently laid-off workers and veterans; open to all jobseekers Hillsboro, OR – On Wednesday, September [...]