Discover Job Opportunities. Update Your Work History. Advance Your Career.
The Workforce and Talent Development Board (WTDB) supports Oregon's workers by guiding investments in education, training, and career development. Through partnerships and strategic planning, the Board helps connect individuals with programs, services, and financial resources to build skills, find employment, advance in their careers, or pursue new opportunities. The resources below reflect the WTDB's commitment to supporting workers across the state.
Job Search Assistance and Workforce Research
WorkSource Oregon provides personalized support and tools to help you navigate your job search. You can meet one-on-one with trained staff to complete a welcome conversation, develop an individual employment plan, and identify your career goals. Staff will assist you in creating a job seeker profile, matching your skills and preferences with available jobs, and connecting directly with employers seeking candidates like you.
Start your job search at WorkSource Oregon
Browse available jobs
Search job openings posted with the Oregon Employment Department (OED) by keyword, location, occupation, wage, work schedule, and more. Many listings allow you to contact employers directly to apply.
Use OED's Job Search ToolExplore Oregon's Labor Market
Access career, wage, and labor market information through QualityInfo.org, WorkSource Oregon's official resource for economic and workforce trends, training programs, and career planning tools.
Build Skills for Local Opportunities
Visit your local
WorkSource Oregon Center to access training and skill development resources. Services include employability workshops, career exploration, financial literacy, tutoring, mentoring, and counseling to help you prepare for in-demand jobs in your community.
Apprenticeship Opportunities
Apprenticeships offer a valuable pathway to earn while you learn, combining paid work experience with classroom instruction to help you build a rewarding career in a skilled trade or profession.
Explore Registered Apprenticeships in Oregon
Discover the benefits of Registered Apprenticeships, including paid on-the-job training, classroom instruction, and a pathway to a skilled career. Learn how the apprenticeship model works, get answers to frequently asked questions, and connect with representatives who can help you find the right fit.
Explore Apprenticeships Find Current Apprenticeship Opportunities
Connect with the Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI) to explore available apprenticeship opportunities across the state.
Visit BOLI Apprenticeship Openings Prepare a Strong Application
Download a step-by-step checklist to guide you through the application process, from identifying opportunities and gathering required documents to understanding qualifications and preparing for interviews.
Prepare for a Strong Application Discover Your Strengths and Interests
Work with Oregon Career Information System (CIS) staff to assess your aptitudes, interests, and abilities. Their career guidance can help you find an apprenticeship that aligns with your goals.
Explore Career Guidance with CISFinancial Assistance for Registered Apprentices
BOLI.Cares partners with state agencies and community organizations to offer financial assistance for Registered Apprentices. Learn what support may be available to help you succeed.
Licensing
A license is a valuable credential leading to rewarding careers and family-supporting wages. Successful completion of some apprenticeships requires a license and labor unions are another good resource for licensing information. There are a variety of agencies and organizations that contribute to licensing for workers.
Oregon License Search (All Licenses) Oregon Construction Contractors Board Building Trades - Individual LicensesDepartment of Consumer and Business Services - Building Codes DivisionAssistance Programs, Insurance, & Benefits
Assistance programs seek to provide adversely affected workers and veterans with opportunities to obtain the skills, credentials, resources, and support necessary to (re)build skills for future jobs.
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
Older workers may face unique challenges in today's job market. The Senior Community Service Employment Program provides individualized support to help with resume writing, interview preparation, skills training, and job coaching. Participants receive assistance tailored to their needs to support a successful return to the workforce.
Explore SCSEP ServicesVeteran Assistance
Veterans and their spouses may qualify for Priority of Service, which provides early access to job referrals, training, and employment services.
WorkSource Oregon staff include Veterans Representatives who can help identify opportunities, and the Oregon Employment Department offers additional veteran-specific programs.
Services include:
- Job search assistance
- Resume support and workshops
- Career counseling and labor market information
- Referrals to training and support programs
Check your eligibility
Vocational Rehabilitation
Vocational Rehabilitation helps individuals with disabilities prepare for, obtain, and maintain employment that aligns with their skills and interests. Services are personalized and connect you with local resources and employers.
Connect with Vocational RehabilitationAdult Education Assistance
Improve your reading, writing, math, and digital literacy skills, or prepare for the GED. Support is also available for non-native English speakers to build workplace communication and critical thinking skills.
Learn about Adult Education Worker Rights
All workers in Oregon have rights. The Oregon Bureau of Labor & Industries (BOLI) protects those rights, promotes fair employment practices, and ensures access to housing and public accommodations free from discrimination.
Labor Unions
Labor unions provide support, advocacy, and resources for workers.
Unemployment & Dislocated Worker Resources
Unemployment Benefits
Unemployment benefits provide temporary income to help cover expenses while you search for new work. These benefits are funded by employer-paid taxes, not public assistance, and are available to most workers who experience job loss through no fault of their own.
Visit unemployment.oregon.gov Unemployment Claims
Use Oregon's online claim system to file a new employment claim or check the status of an existing one.
File or Check Claim StatusDislocated Worker Benefits
If you've been laid off, you may qualify for additional support, including unemployment insurance, re-employment assistance, and other services. Contact your local WorkSource Oregon center to learn more and determine your eligibility.
Contact WorkSource Oregon Dislocated Worker Programs
Explore adult and dislocated worker programs that connect you to education, training, and career opportunities to help you re-enter the workforce successfully.
Get the skills you need to be successful!