Celebrating Success: Matthew’s Story
The following is shared from Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council: Matthew entered our program carrying a uniquely difficult set of barriers. His background record had closed many doors before he could even knock on them, he[...]
Nine Keys to Professional Email Etiquette
The following is shared from CBS News: Most people never master the many intricacies of dining etiquette -- which fork to use first, in which direction to pass dishes -- but the stakes aren't especially[...]
Inside The Government’s Big Bet On Coordinating AI Workforce Readiness
The following is shared from Forbes: The National Science Foundation (NSF) has launched a new nationwide initiative to coordinate AI workforce readiness across all U.S. states and territories, partnering with the Department of Labor, Department[...]
AI Is Raising the Value of Human Skills
The following is shared from Oregon Workforce Partnership: As artificial intelligence rapidly reshapes the workplace, the demand for skills that are hardest to automate is increasing. A recent trends report from M.Cast highlights the growing importance of[...]
Governor Kotek’s Prosperity Council Urges Oregon Growth
The following is shared from The Oregonian: Gov. Tina Kotek’s economic prosperity council on June 25 recommended that state leaders lower taxes, cut burdensome regulations and bolster workforce development programs to boost Oregon’s stagnant economy. The[...]
COIC Hiring Two Employment Counselors in Klamath Falls
The following is shared from Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council: Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council (COIC) is looking for passionate individuals in the Klamath Falls Area for both Youth and Adult program workforce development positions. Youth Employment[...]
HECC Announces Oregon Talent Assessment 2026
The 2026 Oregon Talent Assessment comes at a critical moment for Oregon’s workforce and economy. Job growth is expected to slow over the next decade, demographic change is reshaping labor supply, and new technologies are[...]
The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce Announces Leadership Transition
The following is from The Dalles Chamber of Commerce: The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors announces that after 18 years serving within the Chamber industry, President/CEO Lisa Farquharson has made the decision[...]
20 Highest Paying Bachelor’s Degrees of 2026
The following is shared from National University: You don’t need a graduate degree to earn six figures these days. Many bachelor’s degree graduates can attain that early on in their careers if they pick the[...]
The Behavioral Health Workforce Landscape in Oregon
The following is shared from Oregon Workforce Partnership: The recent Behavioral Health Talent Assessment from the Higher Education Coordinating Commission underscores the depth of Oregon’s behavioral health workforce shortage. The report identifies a critical lack of mental health providers,[...]
New Podcast Episode: Reflecting on a Career of Service with Andrew McGough
The following is shared from Oregon Workforce Partnership: As Worksystems approaches an important leadership transition this summer, we're reflecting on where we've been and looking ahead with confidence and excitement. After more than two decades[...]
Finding Ground Again: Anna’s Story
The following is shared from Matthew Romero, COIC Employment Counselor: Anna arrived in Central Oregon the way many Ukrainian refugees do—with credentials she couldn’t immediately prove, a career she wasn’t sure she could reclaim, and[...]