Worksystems

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!

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/

@WorkforceSWWA @WSUVancouver Congratulations Miriam!

We were thrilled to have our CEO Miriam Halliday receive the Chancellor’s Award for Service to @WSUVancouver on our behalf at commencement on May 4. Thank you, WSU Vancouver for the honor! We look forward to continuing our partnership for years to come. Go Cougs!

@WashcoOregon Fantastic! Congratulations.

We’re excited to fund 2 new access centers to connect people in need to receive immediate life-saving resources while they get connected to long-term housing solutions. The sites are in Hillsboro & Tigard, & 2 additional sites will be funded in the future. washingtoncountyor.gov/housing/news/2…

Many thanks to @WashcoOregon Chair Kathryn Harrington for her inspiring address to the new graduates!

You can learn more about, and get connected with, the #QuickStart program here: pcc.edu/opportunity-ce…

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.

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-je…

Happy Small Business Week! Register for a free 2-day virtual summit at the link below.

You can read Andrew's Q&A with @PDXBIZJournal here: tinyurl.com/yrp4d9a2

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.

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

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

I had a wonderful time meeting with children, educators, and community leaders at Mindful Montessori in Beaverton.

@RepBonamici @WashcoOregon @CityofBeaverton @PortlandCC 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.org/westsideworks/… 4/x

@RepBonamici #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/

@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/

Wow! Great news for the regional economy and workforce!