Upcoming events & Opportunities

 Multiple employer hiring events hosted by WorkSource Eastern Oregon; last one of the series is September 29 in Ontario. Thanks to those who came to the first two events!

Topics Include:

• Employment innovations in the time of COVID: Oct 5

• Youth Employment Journey during COVID: Oct 12

• Maximizing Hours: How to Navigate Services: Oct 19

• Workforce Recovery: Powered by Inclusion: Oct 26

 Lack of workforce housing is a significant barrier to retaining and attracting workers. Employers, workers, developers, economic development partners, and city and county leaders are invited to join any of the following events and take action to develop workforce housing. 

 The Rural Opportunity Initiative (ROI) connects entrepreneurs and small businesses with financial support, innovative partnerships, network creation, and business development resources. ROI strengthens and unifies the entrepreneurial ecosystem within and across Oregon's rural communities. 

Easterseals SCSEP program offers free job placement services for individuals 55 and older, which can offer your business:

• No-cost access to pre-screened candidates
• Possible reimbursement of first 30 days wages ($2,000+ potential savings)
• Tax credit assistance
• Assistance in diversifying your workforce
• Job-related follow-up consulting and coaching
• Spanish language support
• Computer skills training

  Why join the Oregon Department of Transportation? Because you can make a difference! Our Maintenance Trainee Program is designed to bring new employees into our maintenance field and provide them with training and experience. This on-the-job training program prepares participants for future careers as highway maintenance specialists!

 Please join fellow leaders in workforce development, private industry, secondary and post-secondary education, elected officials and other thought leaders at the 2021 WORKing Together Conference November 2nd-3rd, 2021 to learn more about how to manage change and innovation in workforce development during these trying times. Let’s rebuild together! 

Click the image above to visit the event website. 

 WorkSource Oregon helps people find jobs and helps businesses find talent. : A statewide partnership with the Oregon Employment Department and state, local, and nonprofit agencies. We provide a variety of employment and training services to job seekers and employers in Oregon. 

  Multiple employer hiring events hosted by WorkSource Eastern Oregon; last one of the series is September 29 in Ontario. Thanks to those who came to the first two events!

Now hiring correctional officers! Come meet recruiter from Oregon Department of Corrections, will be on site to assist with online application and answer any questions.

Hiring Healthcare Heroes across Oregon: Part of the Governor’s Healthcare Initiative to help fill 15,000 Healthcare related job vacancies statewide, please join us on Wednesday, October 6, 2021 from 11:30 am—1 pm via zoom to explore career opportunities and meet employers.

Work in the Greater Oregon STEM Hub on Eastern Oregon University's campus.  Assist GO STEM staff in ongoing GO STEM operations and grant management.