Program Summary
In June 2026, EC Works secured a direct service waiver at the request of Lake County Commissioners to deliver WIOA Title 1 Adult, Dislocated Worker, and Youth services in Lake County beginning July 1, 2026.
All services are delivered at the WorkSource Lakeview office: 223 N F St, Lakeview, OR 97630.
Lakeview Schedule
Monday-Friday, 9 am-4 pm
Walk in or Schedule an Appointment Here.
The office is closed on these holidays:
- New Year’s Day
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day
- President’s Day
- Memorial Day
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Indigenous People’s Day
- Veterans’ Day
- Thanksgiving
- Day after Thanksgiving
- Christmas Eve
- Christmas Day
- Day after Christmas through New Year’s Eve
WorkSource Oregon Adult Services
Whether you’re looking for your first job, returning to work after a layoff, changing careers, or building new skills, WorkSource Oregon Adult Services is here to help. We provide free employment and training services designed to help adults achieve their career goals while connecting local employers with a skilled workforce.
Eligible participants may receive individualized career services, including:
- Career exploration and employment planning
- Resume development and interview preparation
- Job search assistance and referrals to local employers
- Skills assessments and career coaching
- Training opportunities for in-demand occupations
- Work readiness and employment preparation services
- Supportive services that help remove barriers to employment, such as transportation, work-related expenses, or other eligible needs
Our team works one-on-one with participants to develop a personalized employment plan based on their goals, experience, and the needs of the local labor market. Whether you’re seeking immediate employment or pursuing education and training for a new career, we’re here to support you every step of the way.
Youth Services (Youth Compass)
The Youth Compass Program is designed to help young people build a pathway toward education, training, and meaningful employment. Serving youth ages 16–24, the program focuses on supporting individuals who may be facing barriers to school, work, or long-term career success, with a strong emphasis on out-of-school youth.
Services are tailored to each participant’s goals and circumstances and may include:
- Career exploration
- Education support
- GED preparation
- Paid and unpaid work experiences
- Occupational skills training
- Mentorship
- Leadership development
- Supportive services
- Job placement assistance
Meet Your Career Advisor
Ryan Miller
Lead Career Advisor
(541) 591-1881
ryan@ecworks.org

Ryan Miller works alongside jobseekers, employers, and community partners to strengthen workforce opportunities in one of Oregon’s most rural regions. He is passionate about breaking cycles of generational poverty and creating pathways to opportunity, believing that meaningful employment can be life-changing; not only for individuals, but for families and future generations. His approach is rooted in meeting people where they are, reducing barriers to success, and helping community members recognize their strengths and potential.
“Lake County is a special place in Oregon’s frontier community, and we are so fortunate to have the opportunity to partner with their strong county leadership to directly serve the businesses and residents there.”
Heather Ficht
East Cascades Works Executive Director