YOUR WORKFORCE RESOURCE
There are 9 designated workforce areas in Oregon. Each local workforce area is served by a Workforce Development Board. East Cascades Works is the local workforce development board that serves the 10 counties east of the Cascades, including two sovereign tribal nations: Warm Springs & Klamath Tribes. EC Works creates partnerships and offers services for businesses and jobseekers in the East Cascades region.
News From EC Works & Our Partners
New Tax Credit Helps Oregon Businesses That Are Growing Their Workforce
The following is shared from Business Oregon: Eligible employers can apply through October 31 for credits of up to $10,000 Business Oregon is accepting applications for the new Qualified Jobs Creation Tax Credit, a statewide[...]
Working 9 to 5: Remembering the Impact of Dolly Parton
The following post was created using content sourced from the Dollywood Foundation History, Global Citizen, and Dolly Parton's Imagination Library: For generations, Dolly was a songwriter, performer, actress, businesswoman, advocate, and unmistakable cultural icon. Her[...]
Critical Steps Your Workplace Can Take Today to Prevent Suicide
The following is shared from the Centers for Disease Control: The workplace as a risk factor for suicide The effects of work on suicide are complex. Work can be protective against suicide as a source[...]