Building a comprehensive workforce development system that supports individual prosperity & business competitiveness in the Portland area.
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10 Jun 2024
The Worksystems team got together at the office today to bid a fond farewell and good luck to our Biz Services Manager, Kelly Haines, who is leaving us for a brand-new gig. Thank you, Kelly! We’ll miss your spirit, your competence, and your wonderful smile!
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14 May 2024
Careers in the skilled trades are booming! Find out more at @ORTradeswomen's 2024 Career Fair, 9 am-3 pm this Sat., 5/18, at the @necaibew48 Electrical Training Center, 16021 NE Airport Way.
oregontradeswomen.org/fair/
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2 May 2024
The semiconductor industry, already a cornerstone of the Portland Metro economy, is poised to grow by 33% by 2030. The #QuickStart program - created specifically to meet this demand -- just graduated its 22nd cohort of students.
ALT Washington Co. Chair Kathryn Harrington delivered the commencement address for the Quick Start graduates.
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2 May 2024
You can learn more about, and get connected with, the #QuickStart program here: pcc.edu/opportunity-center/j…
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2 May 2024
Many thanks to @WashcoOregon Chair Kathryn Harrington for her inspiring address to the new graduates!
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2 May 2024
The recent backlash to workplace DEI initiatives is a real thing, with real implications. Worksystems' JEDI & HR Manager, Cynthia Chand-Hopkins, presented on it at the recent @OregonWorkforce training & education conference. Read more here: worksystems.org/worksystems-…
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30 Apr 2024
Happy Small Business Week! Register for a free 2-day virtual summit at the link below.
30 Apr 2024
Happy National Small Business Week! The US Small Business Administration is hosting a free two-day virtual summit today and tomorrow! Attend this event to hear from business experts, get free resources, and network. Learn more and register at: sba.gov/national-small-busin….
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19 Apr 2024
Worksystems’ intrepid leader, @mcgough_andrew, was honored by @PDXBIZJournal today as one of its Executives of the Year! Thank you, Andrew, for your vision and dedication to a strong workforce and equitable prosperity in our region.
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16 Apr 2024
We are excited to announce the release of the #IBR Regional Infrastructure Workforce Market Study, in partnership with @_C_W_P, @Worksystems, @ORemployment, @estolanoadvises, @Portland_State. #construction #BIPOC #infrastructure #PDXBridges
Find a copy at buff.ly/49GE6ZA
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16 Apr 2024
We are excited to announce the release of the #IBR Regional Infrastructure Workforce Market Study, in partnership w/@WorkforceSWWA, @_C_W_P, @ORemployment, @estolanoadvises, @Portland_State. #construction #BIPOC #infrastructure #PDXBridges Find a copy at tinyurl.com/4mawazvb
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9 Apr 2024
I had a wonderful time meeting with children, educators, and community leaders at Mindful Montessori in Beaverton.
ALT Congresswoman Bonamici speaks with children at Mindful Montessori in Beaverton.
ALT Congresswoman Bonamici stands with Washington County Chair Kathryn Harrington, owners of Mindful Montesorri, students, and representatives from Worksystems, Portland Community College, and the City of Beaverton.
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9 Apr 2024
@RepBonamici paid a visit to @mmdotschool in Beaverton yesterday to learn more about #WestSideWorks, an innovative paid internship program that's addressing the gaps in the Early Childhood Education workforce. 1/
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9 Apr 2024
#WestSideWorks -- a partnership between Worksystems, @WashcoOregon, @CityofBeaverton, & @PortlandCC, funded by #ARPA -- is addressing this shortage by creating a pipeline of trained early childhood workers in Washington County. 3/
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9 Apr 2024
The program isn't just helping workers establish a career & businesses to thrive, it's providing vital learning and socialization to young children. To learn more, visit arpa.worksourceportlandmetro… 4/x
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1 Apr 2024
Wow! Great news for the regional economy and workforce!
1 Apr 2024
Intel announced plans to invest more than $36 billion in Hillsboro!
Hillsboro is the heart of Intel’s leading-edge semiconductor research and technology development efforts and the largest semiconductor innovation cluster in the U.S.
Learn more: hillsboro-oregon.gov/Home/Co…
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26 Mar 2024
We are seeking proposals to assist in getting business support and resources to companies owned or operated by Black, Latinx, and Indigenous People in Clark, Cowlitz and Wahkiakum counties. Proposals are due April 22, 2024. View the Request at buff.ly/3FYYXLL
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26 Mar 2024
Worksystems' Board is in D.C. this week to attend @WorkforceInvest's annual forum, and to spend some quality time with workforce development policymakers. Board Chair @jmpdx2006 and members @clilley1 & @LoriStegmann took the opportunity to meet with @RepBonamici at her office.
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22 Mar 2024
Many thanks to Washington County Commission Vice Chair Nafisa Fai for her address to the 22nd class of Quick Start to Semiconductor program graduates! We're grateful for the County’s support for the program through an #AmericanRescuePlanAct workforce grant.
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22 Mar 2024
Quick Start is training the next generation of semiconductor fabricators in the Portland region. You can learn more here: pcc.edu/opportunity-center/j…
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