ONE-STOP OPERATOR

Oregon Manufacturing Extension Partnership (OMEP) provides One-Stop-Operator Services throughout the East Cascades Workforce Region in accordance with the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. As the One-Stop-Operator, OMEP is considered a subrecipient of federal funds and is required to follow Uniform Guidance. OMEP’s contract became effective on July 1, 2025, with the option to renew annually for three years.

EC Works selected OMEP through a full and competitive procurement process conducted for Program Year 2025. The Request for Proposals was released on May 5, 2025 and sought proposals from entities with the capacity and demonstrated ability to coordinate staff and operate as the One-Stop Operator under the provisions of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). Entities interested in applying were also expected to have the ability and capacity to work in coordination and collaboration with multiple entities serving within a complex and matrixed environment.

Workforce services in the East Cascades workforce area are primarily funded through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). The work authorized under this federal legislation provides support for workforce development activities in the local area, which are supplemented and aligned with other funding sources. The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) and Oregon’s Higher Education Coordinating Commission – Office of Workforce Investments (HECC-OWI) oversee this funding. As defined by the Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act (WIOA) Section 678.620, the One-Stop Operator’s role at a minimum is to coordinate the service delivery of required one-stop centers, branded in Oregon as WorkSource, partners and service providers. As the selected entity, OMEP has demonstrated effectiveness and experience in providing services in Oregon and is able perform the duties of the One-Stop Operator without any conflicts of interests.

ADULT, DISLOCATED WORKER, AND NATIONAL DISLOCATED WORKER GRANT SERVICE PROVIDERS – WORKSOURCE EAST CASCADES

​​Per the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), Title I formula funds allocated to local areas for adults and dislocated workers must be used to provide career and training through the one-stop delivery system (WorkSource). Per 20 CFR 680.140 of the same legislation, local workforce boards (EC Works) are responsible for determining the most appropriate delivery of these services.

Furthermore, and to comply with Executive Order 13-08 of the State of Oregon which disallows for Local Boards to provide direct services to participants, EC Works has selected the following providers of Title I Adult and Dislocated Worker Jobseeker and Employer Services through open and competitive procurement processes. As sub-recipients of Title 1 Adult, Dislocated Worker, and National Dislocated Worker Grants, all three are required to follow Uniform Guidance, to be monitored for fiscal and programmatic compliance, and to provide regular performance reporting. Contracts are effective on a July 1- June 30 basis and renewed in accordance with EC Works procurement policies.

Northern Sub-Region, defined as Hood River, Wasco, Sherman, Gilliam, and Wheeler Counties
Columbia Gorge Community College

Central Sub-Region, defined as Crook, Jefferson, and Deschutes Counties
Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council

Southern Sub-Region, defined as Klamath and Lake Counties
Klamath County: Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council
Lake County: EC Works (through a direct services waiver)

YOUTH COMPASS PROGRAM SERVICE PROVIDERS

Per Executive Order 13-08 of the State of Oregon which disallows for Local Boards to provide direct services to participants and per WIOA sec. 123, EC Works used a competitive process to select the following providers to carry out all the Title I Youth 14 elements and services.

All three providers of Title I Youth services are considered subrecipients of federal funds and are required to follow Uniform Guidance. As subrecipients, each are also monitored annually for fiscal and programmatic compliance and provide regular reporting on performance measures. Contracts are effective on a July 1- June 30 basis and renewed in accordance with EC Works procurement policies.

Northern Sub-Region, defined as Hood River, Wasco, Sherman, Gilliam, and Wheeler Counties
Columbia Gorge Community College

Central Sub-Region, defined as Crook, Jefferson, and Deschutes Counties
Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council

Southern Sub-Region, defined as Klamath and Lake Counties
Klamath County: Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council
Lake County: EC Works (through a direct services waiver)

ELIGIBLE TRAINING PROVIDERS

In Oregon, the Eligible Training Provider List for all local areas is managed by the Higher Education Coordinating Commission and can be found at this link.

For more information, please contact East Cascades Works at 541-604-6382 or using the Contact Us form.

1007 SW Emkay Drive
Bend, Oregon 97702