Resources: Employment And Training

  • Avita Business Center
    5257 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
    Suite 201
    Portland
    OR
    97211
    503-998-9560
    http://avitabiz.com/
    http://www.oregondisabilitychamber.com
    10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Monday - Thursday
    Transit: 6, 72

    Three self-employment opportunities: MIPO program to help inventors in patent process; Oregon Disability Chamber business assistance for the disabled; WBC small business start-up help.

  • Better People
    4310 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
    Portland
    OR
    97211
    503-281-2663
    http://www.betterpeople.org
    Transit: 44

    Helps people with legal histories find and retain jobs. Recently released and current parole participants have access to classes on interviewing skills and job application preparation. Downstairs through the Workforce One-Stop office.

  • CCC Employment Access Center
    2 NW 2nd Ave.
    Portland
    OR
    97209-3902
    503-226-7387
    http://www.centralcityconcern.org
    8 a.m.-6 p.m, Monday-Friday. Orientation 9:45 a.m., Tuesdays; 1:45 p.m. Thursdays.
    Transit: Max Red, Blue, 4, 12, 19, 20

    Provides employment workshops, job resource center, daily job announcements, career advancement and training services, employment-related housing and veterans' services, among others. Enroll to learn interviewing skills and prepare for job searches.

  • Clackamas Community College Career Center
    19600 S Molalla Ave
    Oregon City
    OR
    97045
    503-657-6958 x 2409
    Call for hours.
    Transit: 32, 33

    Career Center.

  • Clackamas Community College WIA Program
    19600 S Molalla Ave
    Oregon City
    OR
    97045
    503-657-6958 x 2163
    Call for hours.
    Transit: 32, 33

    WIA Program.

  • DePaul Industries
    4950 NE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
    Portland
    OR
    97211-3354
    503-281-1289
    http://www.depaulindustries.com
    8 a.m.-5 p.m, Monday-Friday.
    Transit: 6 down MLK Jr. Blvd.

    Temporary staffing service specializing in employing the disabled or people in recovery. All are welcome. The programs are individualized and can accommodate those with special needs, including hearing impairment and visual impairment. Employment options for people with all kinds of disabilities, including injury and illness related disabilities.

  • Easter Seals Latino Connection Program
    3715 SE 39th Ave.
    Suite 300C
    Portland
    OR
    97202
    503-335-6161
    http://www.or.easterseals.com
    Call for hours
    Transit: 9, 17, 75

    Vocational rehabilitation services, including employment for Latinos with disabilities, ESL and computer classes in Spanish, job development and job placement; translation and interpretation, resume and interview workshops; ESL support and referral. 

  • Elders in Action
    1411 SW Morrison St.
    Suite 290
    Portland
    OR
    97205-1945
    503-235-5474
    http://www.eldersinaction.org
    8:30a.m.-5:00p.m. Monday-Thursday and 8:30a.m.-4p.m.
    Transit: 15, 51 and MAX all.

    Personal advocates for adults age 60+  in the area of housing, health care, crime and elder abuse.

  • Empowerment Initiatives
    825 NE 20th Ave. Ste. 130
    Portland
    OR
    97232-2275
    503-249-1413
    http://www.chooseempowerment.com
    Call for hours
    Transit: 12, 19, 20

    Serving people with mental health diagnoses. Help in finding and securing resources most effective for their mental health and well being.

  • Epilepsy Foundation: Employment Plus
    5251 NE Glisan St.
    #A-203
    Portland
    OR
    97213
    503-228-7651
    http://www.epilepsynw.org
    Call for appointment and intake.
    Transit: 19, 71

    Employment assistance for people diagnosed with epilepsy. Call for appointment for intake meeting.

  • Goodwill Industries of the Columbia-Willamette
    1943 SE 6th Ave.
    Portland
    OR
    97214-4508
    503-239-1734; 1-877-676-5872
    Call for appointments 8 a.m. or 4 p.m, Monday-Friday.
    Transit: 4, 33

    Call for appointments 10 a.m. or 1 p.m., Monday-Thursday. make appointment. Jobs available at stores or donation centers, and free employment service in the community.

  • Human Solutions-Living Solutions
    18709 SE Stark St
    Portland
    OR
    97233
    (503) 548-0270
    http://www.humansolutions.org
    Hours: 9a.m.-5p.m.
    Transit: MAX Blue Line

    Living Solutions offers employment training for low-income families in Gresham.
    Services include: GED preparation classes, assists with work searches, resume building; participants receive job coaching and career training.  Call for eligibility pre-screen.  Orientation is required and available.  Services available in English/Spanish.

  • Job Corps
    1130 SW Morrison
    Suite 407
    Portland
    OR
    97205-2215
    503-326-6800
    http://www.region4wib.org/JobCorp.htm
    Call for hours
    Transit: Fareless Max Blue, green, Red.

    Job Corps provides hands-on career training for 30 trades for economically disadvantaged young adults 16-24. Students can also complete their GED and receive their high school diploma at the Center.

  • Julia West House
    522 SW 13th Ave.
    Portland
    OR
    97205-2307
    503-222-6564
    http://www.juliawest.org
    Reading classes 9- 10:30 a.m.; GED classes 10:40 a.m.-noon, Monday and Thursday. Day access center 6:30 a.m.-3:30, Monday-Wednesday and Friday; 6:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
    Transit: Fareless Max Blue, Green, Yellow.

    Free reading classes and GED preparation classes. Sign up in advance at Daywatch or Nightwatch programs. Day Access center. 

  • Portland Habilitation Center Northwest
    5312 NE 148th Ave.
    Portland
    OR
    97230-3438
    503-261-1266
    http://www.phcnw.com
    hours:8 a.m.-5 p.m, Monday-Friday.
    Transit: 87, from Parkrose Transit Center.

    Training and employment in janitorial, landscape and clerical work. Opportunities for disabled people. An equal opportunity employer. Low-cost/no-cost/Section 8 apartments available.

  • Seniors Make Sense
    2101 NE Flanders St.
    Portland
    OR
    97232-2811
    503-232-7684
    http://www.doleta.gov/seniors
    8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m, Monday-Friday.
    Transit: 12 to NE Flanders.

    A Title V training program free for senior citizens 55 and older. Promotes older workers as a solution for businesses seeking a trained, qualified, and reliable workforce. Facilitates economic self-sufficiency for older individuals and their families who are working.

  • State of Oregon Employment Offices
    12901 SW Jenkins Rd.
    Ste. C.
    Beaverton
    OR
    97005-1309
    Gresham office (SE Stark) 503-669-7112; Portland office (N Webster) 503-280-6046; Tualaton Office (SW Mohawk) 503-612-4200; Beaverton/Hillsboro Office (SE Edgeway Dr.) 503-526-2700.
    http://www.employment.oregon.gov
    Call for hours.
    Transit: 20, 67

    Oregon labor market information system and job search database.

  • State of Oregon Employment Offices
    19421 SE Stark St.
    Portland
    OR
    97233-5754
    Gresham office (SE Stark) 503-669-7112; Portland office (N Webster) 503-280-6046; Tualaton Office (SW Mohawk) 503-612-4200; Beaverton/Hillsboro Office (SE Edgeway Dr.) 503-526-2700.
    http://www.employment.oregon.gov
    Call for hours.
    Transit: 20 or MAX blue to Rockwood TC North

    Oregon labor market information system and job search database.

  • State of Oregon Employment Offices
    30 N Webster
    Suite E.
    Portland
    OR
    97217-2767
    Gresham office (SE Stark) 503-669-7112; Portland office (N Webster) 503-280-6046; Tualaton Office (SW Mohawk) 503-612-4200; Beaverton/Hillsboro Office (SE Edgeway Dr.) 503-526-2700.
    http://www.employment.oregon.gov
    Call for hours.
    Transit: 4, 44

    Oregon labor market information system and job search database.

  • Vocational Rehabilitation Division
    3945 SE Powell Blvd.
    Portland
    OR
    97202-1721
    971-673-2555
    http://www.oregon.gov/dhs/vr
    8 a.m.-5 p.m, Monday-Friday.
    Transit: 9, 75.

    Ticket to Work and Self-Sufficiency Program is an employment program for people with disabilities who are interested in going to work. General orientation for new clients held 1:30 p.m. every Tuesday.

  • WorkSource Oregon Employment Department
    506 High Street
    Oregon City
    OR
    97045
    Clackamas One Stop Center: 971-673-6400; Portland Metro/Hillsboro: 503-681-0219; Portland Metro/Tualatin: 503-612-4200
    http://www.worksourceoregon.org/
    Clackamas One-Stop Center: 8-5 Monday-Friday; Call for hours at other locations.
    Transit: 33, 79

    Oregon labor market information system and job search database.

  • WorkSource Oregon Employment Department
    265 SE Oak St
    Suite A
    Hillsboro
    OR
    97123
    Clackamas One Stop Center: 971-673-6400; Portland Metro/Hillsboro: 503-681-0219; Portland Metro/Tualatin: 503-612-4200
    http://www.worksourceoregon.org/
    Clackamas One-Stop Center: 8-5 Monday-Friday; Call for hours at other locations.
    Transit: 48, 57, MAX Blue Line

    Oregon labor market information system and job search database.

  • WorkSource Oregon Employment Department
    7995 SW Mohawk St
    Tualatin
    OR
    97062
    Clackamas One Stop Center: 971-673-6400; Portland Metro/Hillsboro: 503-681-0219; Portland Metro/Tualatin: 503-612-4200
    http://www.worksourceoregon.org/
    Clackamas One-Stop Center: 8-5 Monday-Friday; Call for hours at other locations.
    Transit: 76, 96

    Oregon labor market information system and job search database.

  • Youth Employability Support Services (YESS)
    26000 SE Stark St.
    Gresham
    OR
    97030-3300
    503-491-7641
    http://www.mhcc.edu
    8 a.m.-5 p.m., Tuesday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday; Lunch, noon-1 p.m.
    Transit: 20

    Helps youth find work, acquire skills, and finish GED program.