Program Summary/Description
WorkSource Portland Metro (WSPM) is the region’s primary gateway for workforce development services accessible to the public. Funded through Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) investments, and bolstered by a variety of other public funding sources, WorkSource Portland Metro offers services at no cost, with the goal of assisting our customers with finding meaningful employment. These services include:
- Job search assistance
- Job coaching
- Resume review
- Interview practice
- Job referrals
- Resource referrals
- Training opportunities and scholarships
- Employment and training-related workshops
WorkSource Centers
WorkSource Portland Metro services are offered through 5 WorkSource Centers located throughout Multnomah and Washington Counties:
WorkSource Center | Operated By | Contact | Worksystems Lead |
WSPM – Beaverton/Hillsboro | Portland Community College | wcskills-training-group@pcc.edu | Tim Finnegan tfinnegan@worksystems.org |
WSPM – Tigard | Portland Community College | wcskills-training-group@pcc.edu | Tim Finnegan tfinnegan@worksystems.org |
WSPM – N/NE | IRCO | skillsteam@irco.org | Karin Kief kkief@worksystems.org |
WSPM – SE | SE Works | skillsteam@seworks.org | Sean Kelly skelly@worksystems.org |
WSPM – Gresham | Mt. Hood Community College | skillsteam@mhcc.edu | Stephen Blackford sblackford@worksystems.org |
Workshops
WorkSource Oregon Standards require that WorkSource Centers throughout the state offer a standard slate of workshops for customers geared toward searching and preparing for employment. Standard workshops offered at each WSPM center are listed below:
- Career Exploration
- Interpersonal Skills
- Job Search Strategies
- Social Media for Job Search (available as an online offering through WSPM)
- Resume Workshop (offered online by OED)
- Interview Workshop (offered online by OED)
Additional workshops covering an array of topics are offered by individual centers. Dates, times, and delivery method (in-person or online) vary by center. Customers can search for workshops, and sign up via their MyWorkSource account, or staff can sign them up through I-Trac.
Key Program Documents
Regional Program Standards
- WSPM Regional Program Standards updated 7/1/2024
- Career Boost Regional Program Standards
- Career NDWG Regional Program Standards
- Grievance – WIOA Regulation – Program-related
- PDX ARPA Regional Program Standards
- Prosperity 10,000 (P10K) Regional Program Standards
- On The Job Training Regional Program Standards
Documents & Forms
- WS Enrollment Flow Chart
- WIOA Income Calculator Worksheet
- WIOA Income Calculator Worksheet
- How to Create a Test Record in WOMIS
- STEP iMS Registration SSN Information Sharing Authorization
- iMatchSkills DHS STEP Registration Instructions
- Career NDWG Eligibility Documentation Checklist
- EEO Disclosure (see the Other Worksystems Policies page to download)
- Grievance Form
- Participant Release – Photo, Video, Quote, Success Story
- Prosperity 10,000 (P10k)
- Scholarship Application packet
- Selective Service: Request for Status Information Letter
- Standard SSN Disclosure (see the Other Worksystems Policies page to download)
- Training Review Form
- Adult/DW Eligibility Documentation Checklist
- WSPM Release of Information Form
Program Guides / Links
Quarterly Report Templates
- PDX ARPA Success Story Template
- WorkEx – Photo Release
- WorkEx – Success Story
- WorkSource Center Services Report Template – PY23 – NEW!!
Worksource Logos
- Worksource Oregon Style Guide
- Worksource Portland Metro logo – horizontal (.png)
- Worksource Portland Metro logo – stacked (.jpeg)
Links to Resources
City of Portland map for PDX ARPA eligibility
Metrix Learning Staff Training
Occupational Training and Child Care (OTCC)
PDX ARPA Workforce Priority Areas
WorkSource Oregon Operational Standards
WorkSource Portland Metro website
Cohort Training Information
BankWork$ Training Information
CareerWork$ Medical Training Information
PGE & Utility Customer Service Agent Training – Interest Form
Quick Start Semiconductor Technician Training – Interest Form
Staff Training
WSPM WIOA Enrollment Training-20231201 Recording
APN Professional Development schedule and sign-up