Upcoming events & Opportunities

We are currently accepting applications for our Youth Program Coordinator, WorkSource Oregon Program Coordinator, and Administrative Program Specialist positions. 

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Employer registration now open for the Eastern Oregon Career Expo at the Eastern Oregon University Campus in La Grande on April 3rd.  Follow link in image for more details.

 The Oregon Department of Education is developing a strategic plan to expand and improve CTE programs in the state. 

   SERIES: Friday, December 1st, 8th & 15th, 10:00am PT

Join OETA today and receive 15% off this training 

Agricultural employers are required to pay certain workers for overtime hours worked and there is a refundable personal or corporate income tax credit for employers for a percentage of wages paid as overtime pay to agricultural workers for calendar years 2023 through 2028 

Learn more and join eastern Oregon's Transportation Sector Partnership as an employer in the transportation industry. Click the image for more.

Virtual workshops to build & enhance your skills to improve your job search. No cost to join! Click for workshops and registration.

Various grant opportunities for business-owners, non profits and individuals through the Heppner Chamber of Commerce.

Current, new and continuing students who are members of Oregon's 9 federally recognized tribes are encouraged to apply. The final deadline to apply for the 2023-24 academic year is April 5, 2024. 

Up to $25,000 demonstrating the ability to enhance economic vitality and opportunity by way of innovative and creative solutions in the Border Region. Apply at https://eoborderboard.org/

Local governments within the

Border Region may apply for up to

$100,000 for planning projects such

as master plans, transportation

plans, airport plans, and park plans.

 USDA provides zero-interest loans to local utilities which they, in turn, pass through to local businesses (ultimate recipients) for projects that will create and retain employment in rural areas.  

Call for applications! AWS has launched a new $120,000 fund for local community groups, schools and non-profit organizations in Umatilla County. Apply now for funding to start or expand a community project.

  Provides affordable funding to develop essential community facilities in rural areas - a facility that provides an essential service to the local community for the orderly development of the community 

Provides loans and grants to Microenterprise Development Organizations (MDOs) to: 

• Help with startup and growth , and
• Provide training and technical assistance