Clackamas Workforce Partnership

The National League of Cities has highlighted the critical need for Congress to revise workforce reauthorization legislation to better serve communities nationwide. 🏗️ Workforce reauthorization is not just about policy—it’s about creating opportunities, fostering innovation, and driving equitable economic growth for all. Local workforce stakeholders, including workforce boards, business leaders, and community organizations, are united in their call for: ✅ Expanded access to skills training and education ✅ Investments in underserved communities ✅ Simplified processes for federal funding ✅ Robust partnerships between employers and workforce agencies 🌟 At Oregon Workforce Partnership, we see the transformative potential of aligning federal policies with the on-the-ground needs of job seekers and employers. It’s time to ensure our workforce systems are equipped to meet the challenges of today’s economy and prepare for the future of work. 📖 Read the full article here: Local Workforce Stakeholders Urge Congress to Revise Workforce Reauthorization Legislation https://lnkd.in/g9H8KWGQ Let’s champion a workforce system that works for everyone. 💪 How do you think federal workforce policies can better address the needs of your community? Share your thoughts below! 👇 #WorkforceDevelopment #PolicyChange #FutureOfWork #EconomicGrowth #OregonWorks

💡 Prosperity 10,000 Impact - @oregon-workforce-partnership Amazing results from our workforce programs throughout • 5,675 Oregonians served • 2,928 employment barriers removed • 69% job placement • Average wage: $21.05/hour Investing in people = investing in Oregon! Turn action into advocacy - join us today in support of #workforcedevelopment legislation! #EconomicOpportunity https://buff.ly/3ZsYY3t

📝 Reentry Success Program - @oregon-workforce-partnership WorkSource Reentry is changing lives: • Supports 650 returning citizens annually • Aims to reduce recidivism by 13% • Saves taxpayers $3 million • Programs in @clackamascounty like Clean Slate Clackamas, providing #expungements for individuals throughout the state Second chances matter! #ReentrySuccess #CommunitySupport #SecondChance https://buff.ly/3ZsYY3t

🔍 Workforce Investment Highlights - Oregon Workforce Partnership • $35 million invested in workforce development • Expected returns: $219 million in economic benefits • Supporting underserved communities Investing in Oregon's future, one job at a time! #EconomicDevelopment #Opportunity #WorkforceDevelopment #reentry #secondchance #truckingjobs #prosperity10k SIGN ON TODAY! https://buff.ly/3ZsYY3t

60+ lives changed today! #secondchance #expungement

For people in Clackamas county looking for criminal record expungements, check out this resource offered by our colleagues at Clackamas Workforce Partnership: "Clean Slate Clackamas clinic is offering free legal services to people in the Clackamas County area seeking criminal record expungements.  The clinic aims to help all our community members reduce barriers to employment, housing, and education that keep our community from enjoying the benefit of full participation and a clean slate forward. Pre-eligibility screening is highly recommended; limited walk-in appointments are available. Note that eligibility screenings are taking up to 5 days to send out – but know we did receive your application and working through the list as quickly as possible." If you have questions or need more information, please contact expungement@clackamasworkforce.org Next clinic: December 9th, 2 pm – 6 pm Criminal & Juvenile Expungement, Name Change, Gender Marker Change Applications, Eviction Expungements and SB 819 applications. Location: Clackamas County Children, Family & Community Connections (CFCC),108 11th St, Oregon City OR 97045 Not from Clackamas county? Check out PCC Legal Resource Center, Cascade Campus, Terrell Hall, Room 203, legal-resources@pcc.edu 971-722-5258 https://lnkd.in/gbXFbDHv "The PCC Legal Resource Center is a free legal clinic at PCC Cascade in North Portland, providing free legal services to Oregonians. We are dedicated to increasing access to justice and addressing the lasting impact of disproportionate law enforcement on people of color and low-income communities." #FreeLegalServices #expungement #CleanSlateForward

Expanding opportunity starts with inclusion. The early childhood field, predominantly made up of Black and Brown women, has historically been underfunded, leaving many talented educators without the support they deserve. Early childhood Registered Apprenticeship programs are changing that. These programs provide opportunities for educators to start and grow their careers, offering hands-on training, mentorship, and pathways to career advancement—helping to build a more equitable future for the workforce behind the workforce. Discover how apprenticeships are transforming early childhood career opportunities from our recorded webinar “Opportunities and Pathways: Exploring Careers in Early Childhood Education by Embracing RA”: https://lnkd.in/gqDcj7KS #NAW2024 #NationalApprenticeshipWeek #ECEWorkforce #ECE #EarlyChildhood #RegisteredApprenticeship #WorkforceDevelopment #InnovationInEducation #ApprenticeshipUSA

🎉 Happy National Apprenticeship Week, Clackamas County! 🎉 This week, we celebrate the hard work and dedication of our apprentices who are shaping the future of our workforce! 👷♂️👩🔧 Apprenticeships provide invaluable opportunities for skill development, career advancement, and hands-on experience in various industries.Check out our latest blog post to learn more about the impact of apprenticeships on career advancement and how they benefit both individuals and our community. Let's continue to support and uplift our apprentices as they build their futures! 💪✨ 👉 Read more here from our partner Early Childhood Workforce Connector, blog contributor Kimberly Farris on the impacts of apprenticeships for career advancement. https://lnkd.in/gx9eVE9i #NationalApprenticeshipWeek #ClackamasCounty #Apprenticeships #CareerGrowth

Interested in a career in education? Visit us at the Clackamas Community College Teaching and Education College and Career Fair Tuesday 11/19!

Two weeks ago, local businesses and community members gathered for "Building Bright Futures," presented by the Columbia-Willamette Workforce Collective (Worksystems, Workforce SW Washington, and Clackamas Workforce Partnership). During the event, a panel of businesses and young adults spoke about innovative ways to engage young workers. In addition, Dr. Liza Morehead shared key data about youth in our region. Read the full Opportunity Youth report at https://lnkd.in/guc77c_g. 📷by J & Alli Photography