WorkSource Portland Metro participants enrolled in Occupational Skills Training or Work Experience as defined by WSPM may be eligible for Child Care supports prior to, during, and shortly after their training.
Providers & Referrals
OTCC Support Services are provided by Community Action Organization (CAO) in Washington County & Mount Hood Community College (MHCC) CCR&R in Multnomah County.
| Multnomah County | Washington County | |
| Provider | MHCC CCR&R | CAO |
| Staff Name | Sharon Gattman | Blanca Castellanos |
| Staff Email | Sharon.Gattman@mhcc.edu | helpmegrow@caowash.org |
| Referral Form Link | https://forms.office.com/r/wgiGdT7Qh4 | Occupational Training and Child Care (OTCC) – Child Care Assistance Referral Form (office.com) |
| Supporting Funds | JP Morgan Chase & Careers NDWG | JP Morgan Chase (Starting July 1, 2023) & Careers NDWG |
| WSPM or NextGen Enrollment Required? | YES (Next Gen may require WSPM Adult record) | YES (Next Gen may require WSPM Adult record) |
| Dedicated Training Funds? | YES | YES |
| SNAP Preference | NO | NO |
| NOTES |
Eligibilty
OTCC is provided to participants that are currently or soon to be enrolled in an Occupational Training or Work Experience.
- Participants must be 18 years old or older
- Participants must be enrolled in WSPM, EOP or Next Gen
- Must be enrolled or planning to enroll in an occupational skills training or work experience (see below for examples)
Please refer to the Regional Program Standards for the respective funds to see eligibility requirements.
Careers NDWG Regional Program Standards
OTCC Regional Program Standards
Quarterly Report Templates
What trainings, programs or work experiences are eligible?
(This list is not exhaustive, but provides examples of what could be eligible and ineligible. Questions whether or not a training is eligible should be directed to Worksystems Staff)
| YES | NO | |
| Training programs listed on the WSPM ETPL | X | |
| Prerequisites for trainings on the ETPL and Building Careers in Healthcare | X | |
| Pre-Apprenticeship Trainings | X | |
| Registered Apprenticeships | X | |
| Here for Portland (or other short-term employment programs) | X | |
| WSPM supported training programs with or without stipends (i.e., CDL, Career Works Medical; BankWork$; Driving Diversity; QuickStart Semiconductor Technician, Customer Service Advisor) | X | |
| WSPM Work Experience Programs (e.g., PDX Youth @ Work; PDX Metro Works) | X | |
| **WorkForce Prep not leading to industry recognized credential | X | |
When should I submit a referral?
At least 4 – 6 weeks before training start if possible.
Even if a participant has a childcare provider, it can still take some time to get the payment agreement between Child Care Resource & Referral to set up an agreement.