WorkSource Portland Metro (WSPM)

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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	Lori Bean lbean@worksystems.org
WSPM – Tigard	Portland Community College	wcskills-training-group@pcc.edu	Lori Bean lbean@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.