WorkSource Eastern Oregon Business Services Guide Volume 1 2021

Business Services GuideHow WorkSource partners can support your businessVolume 1 November 2021Eastern OregonScan MeDigital Version

Collaboration & Advocacy Eastern Oregon Workforce Board ...................................................................03Recruitment Assistance Training and Employment Consortium ............................................................ Oregon Employment Department ................................................................... 05 Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) ........................................................................ 07 Oregon Commission for the Blind .................................................................. 09On the Job Training Training and Employment Consortium ............................................................04 Easterseals ..................................................................................................... 08 Blue Mountain Community College .................................................................16 Treasure Valley Community College ...............................................................17 Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation Vocational Rehabilitation (CTUIR TVR) .......................................................... 20 National Farmworker Jobs Program (NFJP) ................................................... 21 Oregon Human Development Corporation ......................................................22Occupational Skills Training Training and Employment Consortium ............................................................04 Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) ....................................................................... 07 Easterseals ..................................................................................................... 08Internships & Other Work Experiences Training and Employment Consortium ............................................................04 Oregon Commission for the Blind .................................................................. 09 Eastern Oregon WORKS ................................................................................ 11 Baker Technical Institute .................................................................................14 Blue Mountain Community College .................................................................16 Treasure Valley Community College ...............................................................17 Oregon Human Development Corporation ......................................................2204Business Services Index

Employee Licensing and Certifications Training and Employment Consortium ................................................................ 04 Oregon Employment Department ....................................................................... 05 Baker Technical Institute .................................................................................. 14 Treasure Valley Community College ............................................................... 17Employer Incentives Training and Employment Consortium ............................................................ 04 Oregon Employment Department ................................................................... 05 Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) ........................................................................ 07 Workers Compensation Division ..................................................................... 20Retention Assistance Training and Employment Consortium ............................................................ 04 Oregon Employment Department ................................................................... 05 Baker Technical Institute ................................................................................. 14 Blue Mountain Community College ................................................................. 16 Treasure Valley Community College ............................................................... 17 Trade Act ......................................................................................................... 19 Oregon Human Development Corporation ...................................................... 22If you would like an alternative format of this guide, please contact:Email: [email protected]: (541) 963-3693WorkSource Oregon’s services are only possible in collaboration with our manystate and local partners

01What is ?Plan a path to growth with Sector Partnerships.WorkSource brings together economicdevelopment, contractors, housing authorities, andmore to determine how best to grow the industry.We create internship programs, partner with localcolleges, and advocate for housing so yourworkforce can grow. Labor Market Informationqualityinfo.orgThe Oregon Employment Department'sWorkforce and Economic Research Divisionprovides accurate, reliable, and timelyinformation about Oregon's state and local labor Program markets.Financial Incentives• Guidance in accessing the Work Opportunity TaxCredit (WOTC) to reduce federal tax liability• Reimbursement of wages paid to eligible trainees• Layoff prevention through the Work-ShareBusiness Services• Connecting employers to qualified candidates• Assisting in a business’ recruiting efforts• Assessments and screening to provide you withthe best candidates• Strategic job listing promotion at the local office,on social media, and via the web• Providing up-to-date local labor marketinformation available at www.qualityinfo.org• Convene job candidates through job fairs andhiring events• Connecting employers to job seekers,partnerships & the community• Referrals to partner agencies for up-to-dateknowledge about employment laws, businessstandards, and more• Training to enhance skills in existing workersTraining Services• Help paying for education and training• Assistance finding or retaining employment thatleads to economic self-sufficiency and/or wagescomparable or higher to wages from previousemployment• Help obtaining certifications needed• Opportunities for adult education and literacy,talent and skill development, and work-basedlearningWorkSource Oregon is a network of public and private partners working together to support businessesand individuals by providing services that result in job attainment, retention, and advancement. We arehere to help you locate high-quality candidates, navigate the hiring process, and skill up your workforce. What services does WorkSource offer?Each year our Business ServicesRepresentatives serve 9,700 businesses, post250,000 jobs, and help with 34,000 hires. Let our team help yours.

02WorkSource La Grande(541) 633-2255WorkSource Canyon City(541) 575-0744WorkSource Baker(541) 684-2630WorkSource Hermiston(541) 684-2494WorkSource Burns(541) 573-5251WorkSource Pendleton(541) 684-2343WorkSource Ontario(541) 889-5394Call your localWorkSource Office:Career Services• Help finding employment• Classes in Resume, Microsoft Office, CoverLetters, Interviewing, and more• Assistance identifying career goals and/oradvancement opportunities• Help determining an individual’s skill set andassisting in matching skills to the labor market• Services to acquire skills needed to becompetitive in a chosen industry or occupation• National Career Readiness Certification (NCRC)testing and soft-skills assessments• On-the-Job Training opportunitiesCareer and Training Services for Ages 14-24• Year round and summer employment• Pre-apprenticeships• Job shadows• Internships• Financial Literacy training• Leadership development support• Guidance and counseling• Secondary or post-secondary educationWorkSource Eastern Oregon is an equal opportunity employer and operates equal opportunity programs. Auxiliary aids andservices are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.WorkSource Oregon es un programa/empleador que respeta la igualdad de oportunidades. Ayudas auxiliares y servicios parapersonas con discapacidades estará disponible sin costo. Asistencia de idiomas para personas con conocimiento limitado delinglés sin costo alguno.A proud partner of the American Job Center networkScan Me

03Eastern Oregon Workforce BoardEOWB is a member of the Oregon WorkforcePartnership (OWP), a nonprofit organizationthat provides leadership that promotes andadvances Oregon’s workforce systemNetwork with sector partnerships (industry-ledcollaborations of businesses dedicated tostrengthening their sector in the local area) Job & event postings on our websitewww.eowb.orgPromote your event, job posting, or companymessage on our social media (Facebook and LinkedIn) Business Services Provided: Phone 541-963-3693Email [email protected] eowb.orgThe EOWB is Eastern Oregon's link to the public workforce system. As one of its many functions, theEOWB facilitates partnerships between local businesses with similar workforce needs. Our Goals Customer-Centric Goal: Coordinate a customer-centric workforce system that is easily accessible,highly effective, and simple to understand. Business Solutions Goal:Work with businessesand community partners to identify and providecustomized workforce solutions to help areabusinesses thrive. Qualified Workforce Goal: Guide and supportefforts to prepare and deliver a workforcequalified to enter and advance in high-wage andhigh-demand jobs. Emerging Workforce Goal: Collaborate withbusinesses and support partners to provide youngpeople with information, education andexperiences that engage their interests, spurfurther career development, and connect them toemployers.About EOWB Board and Staff: The Board of Directors is responsible fordeveloping policy and overseeing local workforcedevelopment initiatives in partnership with thelocal elected officials. Board membership includes representatives frombusiness and industry, education agencies,community-based organizations, economicdevelopment agencies, public vocationalrehabilitation, and labor organizations.

Training and Employment Consortium (TEC)04WIOA Youth Program Through Workforce Innovation and OpportunityAct (WIOA), youth ages 16-24 can gain valuablework skills through a variety of job opportunitiessuch as job shadows, internships, summer jobs,etc. Participants can also receive financial literacytraining, leadership development support,guidance and counseling, help getting reengagedin secondary or post-secondary education, etc. On-the-Job TrainingsAn On-The-Job-Training is a short term contractthat the employer, trainee and TEC enter into sothe new employee can learn necessary skillswhile TEC reimburses the employer up to half ofthe employee’s wage for a limited training period.The expectation at the end of a successfultraining period is that the employer will retain theemployee.Young Adult Paid Work Experience (ages 16-24yrs)Work experiences are short term, planned,structured learning experiences that occur in localbusinesses. The participating employer providesthe worksite and training. TEC is the employer ofrecord paying wages directly to employee andcovering the employee’s Workman’s CompInsurance. TEC will support the youth andworksite in all aspects of the WE, but will notintrude into the work environment.Incumbent Worker Training ProgramIncumbent Worker Training (IWT) is designed toprovide funding assistance to qualifyingemployers to provide skills training to full-time,permanent employees. The training must benecessary for employers to retain a skilledworkforce, improve the skills of employees,increase the competitiveness of the employeeand the employer or retain or avert layoffs of theincumbent workers trained.Phone 541-963-7942 x3Email [email protected] tecteam.orgThe Training and Employment Consortium provides Work Experience opportunities for job seekers aged 16-24 as well as On-the-Job Training for adults (ages 18+) in all eight counties of Eastern Oregon.The WIOA Adult/Dislocated Worker Program TEC in partnership with WorkSource Oregonhelps job seekers of all ages and experience withjob-seeking services, including education andtraining. Most services are available at no cost,although some eligibility requirements may apply.

05Oregon Employment DepartmentThe Employment Department serves job seekers and employers by helping workers find suitableemployment, providing qualified applicants for employers, supplying statewide and local labor marketinformation, and providing unemployment insurance benefits to workers temporarily unemployedthrough no fault of their own. Why Choose WorkSource Business Services?It’s all about youLet us customize your recruitment using the latestlabor market information and hiring practices tofind candidates that meet your specific needs.Save MoneyJob recruiting and advertising services can costyou hundreds, even thousands of dollars. Thereare no fees for these servicesto tax paying employers, and getting theright candidate the first time increases jobretention and saves you even more!Business Services: • Customizing recruitment strategies to findcandidates that meet the business’s specificneeds • Screening, tracking, and managing applicantpools of job seekers • Handle applicant inquiries and conduct initialinterviews to narrow down candidate pool to bestqualified candidates for the position • Utilizing customized state and local labor marketinformation, such as market wages and basictrends, as a business planning toolNow Offering These AdditionalBusiness ServicesConnect with us on LinkedInCheck out our WorkSource Oregon Careerpage for regular updates on industry trends,relevant workshops and events, and links topartner agencies around the state. We alsooffer LinkedIn Recruiter services, where wehave a dedicated team to post, promote, andrecruit for your hiring needs. https://www.linkedin.com/company/worksourceoregonNew Drive-Thru Hiring EventsA new and innovative way to meet job seekersfrom a safe distance. We've used thisapproach in areas and sectors where atechnology gap may exist to allow employersto connect with job seekers in a more organicway. These events are well planned, withextreme care given to follow all guidelines forsocial distancing and safety. Virtual Hiring EventAn open virtual world and community whereemployers get to \"meet\" job seekers whoshowcase their interest and skills to yourcareer opportunities. The virtual world consistsof web links of each employer's home page,available careers, and services provided. Wetake care of setting up the Virtual World andour team will be with you every (virtual) step ofthe way, whether you are new or a seasoneduser of online platforms.

06We meet at your location, become acquaintedwith your business, and discuss your hiringpreferences to meet your unique companyculture’s needs.We publicize your job opening and handle allapplicant contact.We filter through all application materials,conduct initial interviews, and send only thetop candidates for your consideration.Keep in contact with us. We want to fine-tuneour recruitment efforts, so your feedback is ahighly valuable part of the process.Business Service Representatives are thebusiness liaison to other services.Additionally, the team provides technicalsupport for all of your recruitment needs toinclude basic labor market information suchas market wages, and basic trends.Jobs may be entered via automatedmechanisms, self-service features, or staff-assisted services.Follow our WorkSource Oregon LinkedInpage for latest updates How Does it Work?“ WorkSource helped us savetime and money. They bringemployees that fit our program.Their connections andrelationships with communitypartners help local businesseslike ours. ”– Sam Di SpaltroBMS Technologies“ Your efforts have paid offmarvelously in locating anexcellent candidate for theDirector of Nursing. Youhave saved ourorganization nearly$10,000 in potentialrecruiting fees. ”– Kelly J OdegaardEdward C. AllworthWhat Other Employers Are SayingPhone 800-699-9075Website oregon.gov/employ/businessesSave timeStop spending hours wading through piles ofresumes and responding to a flood of calls andemails asking about your position or searching forhours for potential candidates. We screen, track,and manage an applicant pool of hundreds of JobSeekers throughout Oregon looking for careeropportunities. We handle all applicant inquiriesand conduct initial interviews to narrow down thecandidate pool to the top potential candidates thatmatch your criteria and ideals for you to interviewdirectly and make the best hire.

07Department of Human ServicesDiversify your workforce with qualifiedemployees VR can help you diversify your workforce toinclude people with disabilities and disabledveterans by: • Recruiting qualified applicants • Assisting with workforce diversity • Providing disability awareness training,accommodation assessments and assistivetechnology • Offering Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)resources and referralsPhone 971-673-6130Email [email protected] oregon.gov/dhs/employment/VRForecasting, Research and AnalysisThe Office of Forecasting, Research and Analysis (OFRA) supports ODHS and OHA by providingaccurate, timely, unbiased caseload forecasts, and related research and analysis to supportbudgeting, policy development and operational planning.Vocational Rehabilitation (VR)VR Staffing Solutions provides pre-screened, ready-to-work applicants with a wide range of skills andabilities to employers throughout Oregon. VR Staffing solutions can help you access a variety of workincentive programs that can save your business money.Training and technical assistance.Wecan help your business build your workforcediversity by providing training and technicalassistance regarding employment of peoplewith disabilities.Consultation. Consult with you on cost-effective strategies that support thesuccessful inclusion of people withdisabilities as employees. This couldinclude providing help with accommodationneeds and work incentive programs thatcan save your business money.Assessments and assistive technology.We can work with your managers and HRwith disability awareness training,accommodation assessments and assistivetechnology.Sponsorships.Sponsorships are availableto help you provide work-based learningexperiences at your place of business forpeople with disabilities.New Services Available to EmployersFor Businesses: • Evaluations to determine job skills/interest • Vocational counseling and guidance • Career exploration • Assistive technology/accommodations • Assessments for the purpose of employment • Secure job developers to help clients find work • Secure job coaches to help train clients • Support funding for on the job training, post-secondary training leading to employment, orother employment related training • Other employment services (depends on clientneeds, employment goal, and VR policy)

08Phone (208) [email protected] esgw.org/scsepEastersealsSenior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)Easterseals-Goodwill Northern Rocky Mountain is a non-profit organization providing SeniorCommunity Service Employment Program (SCSEP) and other services in Eastern Oregon, Idaho,Montana, Utah and Wyoming.SCSEP offers training opportunities to low-income adults age 55 and older who wish to re-enter theworkforce. It allows participants to overcome barriers to employment by gaining real-world workexperience at non-profit and community service organizations, called “host agencies,” in thecommunity.Through SCSEP, Easterseals-Goodwilloffers older adults:· Paid on-the-job training· Paid internships· Effective job skills training· Individual employment plans· Resume and job search assistance· Job application and interview assistance· Improved access to employment opportunities· Supportive services· Connections to community resources· Career development· Employment development and retentionservicesEligibility:· 55 years or older· Unemployed· Residing in Oregon· Living on a low to limited income· Desire to seek part or full-time employmentHow SCSEP Works:Participants are assigned to host agencies forabout 20 hours per week. The objective is toprovide current hands-on training that can lead tounsubsidized employment in the private sector.Assignments vary and range from six to 12months.In addition, SCSEP participants may receivetraining to update resumes and learn interviewskills. Easterseals-Goodwill staff works withpartners in the community to provide training suchas updating computer skills, literacy skills, andimproving English proficiency. Job leads are alsoa key component of the services provided.SCSEP is funded by the Department of Labor,Employment and Training Administration. SCSEPis an equal opportunity employer program.

09Commission for the BlindThe Oregon Commision for the Blind helps businesses become more inclusive, develop accessibleworksites, and obtain and retain talented employees. OCB provides services to Oregoniansexperiencing vision loss to develop independent living skills and create positive employment outcomes.Disability Awareness TrainingWorksite accessibility analysisCreating effective strategies for outreach andrecruitmentTraining on recruiting diverse job seekersEstablishing best practices for respecting,retaining, and promoting employees withdisabilitiesDemonstrate, test, optimize, and aid in theinstallation of adaptive/assistive technologyProviding guidance on the Americans withDisabilities Act, accessibility, andaccommodations Identifying and eliminating unconscious bias Cultivating inclusive culture from theperspective of a person with vision lossAccess to our VR counselors and theirvaluable knowledge and expertise regardingthe employment needs of people withdisabilitiesBusiness ServicesHelping Oregonians who are blind get andkeep jobs that allow them to supportthemselves and their familiesSupporting Oregon businesses in hiring andretaining qualified job seekers who are blindin their workforceSupporting youth who are blind in thetransition from high school into a careerpath/employmentTraining Oregonians in the alternative skillsrelated to blindness such as adaptivetechnology, white cane travel, braille andactivities of daily livingHelping seniors and individuals with visionloss who are unable to work live with thehighest levels of independence and self-sufficiency so that they can remainindependent in their homes and active in theircommunitiesLicensing and supporting business ownerswho operate food service and vendingoperations in public buildings and facilitiesthroughout the stateThe Commission for the Blind has thefollowing program objectives in service to ourmission:

10Regional Office 541-699-5090Email [email protected] oregon.gov/blindHiring workers who are visually impaired Many employers include disability in their diversityplanning and hiring initiatives. All employers striveto determine whether job applicants have theskills, experience, and education to performspecific job functions regardless of disabilitystatus. People who are blind or visually impairedhave similar career goals to all employees andwith training and the right equipment, they canperform a multitude of job tasks that may beperceived as requiring vision. If accommodations are needed, we work withemployers to research adaptive equipment andjobsite options that will help our clients perform attheir highest levels.Short-term job shadowsRanging from a few hours to a few days, short-term job shadows are an excellent opportunity foremployers and potential candidates to meet.Candidates can get a glimpse of the companyculture and a better perspective on the types ofwork they may be expected to perform so they candetermine whether a company will be a good fit forthem.We help organize & fund experiencessuch as:Company tours and informational interviewsTours and interviews are a great way to introducepotential candidates to you and your business. Atour or interview can provide a betterunderstanding of your workplace and the types ofskills needed to be successful. Work ExperienceA ‘hands on’ opportunity for potentialcandidates to build skills, assess theposition and develop current references.As an employer, you get to review thecandidate’s skills and determine if theywould be a good fit for your business. Theworker is paid by OCB and covered underour Worker’s Compensation and generalliability policy.

11Eastern Oregon WORKSEvaluating potential employees creating atalent pipeline Increasing company diversity while accessingspecialized skills and knowledgeEnhancing company visibility in a competitivemarketExpanding community and workforcecapabilities by developing youth careerpathwaysGives businesses the opportunity to help buildan emerging workforce and support localyouth, while accomplishing tasks that impacttheir bottom-lineYour business has the opportunity to connectwith students and share who you are andwhat you doHow do internships benefit employers?Eastern Oregon WORKS is a \"Grow our Own\" initiative. The economic vitality of any communitydepends on a sustainable talent pipeline and a new generation of young people who need a reasonto stay or choose to put down roots in the community.Connecting youth with businessesBusinesses want opportunities to connect withyouthLearning opportunities Businesses aresaying that new employees lack basic skillsAssistance with preparation Offering helpwith resumes, cover letters & applicationsTraining and supportQualifying studentsmay get additional assistanceProfessional development Professionals areinvited to share on important topicsStudent Mentors Students may be matchedwith mentors for supportPlacement assistance Post-internshipsupport for training and/or employmentAdditional Internship Program Benefits\"Our intern was very sharpand technically savvy.They did a lot of work andtook a significant amountof work off our shoulders,and they had theopportunity to learn muchin the process.\"

12Phone 541-963-3693Email [email protected] eowb.org/internshipsHave a supervisor for the internProvide office or floor space for workingHire an intern full-time at or above minimumwage for nine weeks (start and end dates areflexible)If an organization is unable to provide full-timewages, please contact EOWB for fundingoptionsAllow time for interns to attend ProfessionalDevelopment Workshops, if applicableProvide the intern with leadership,mentorship, guidance and experienceProvide the intern with an introduction toknowledge and skills necessary for theindustryAgree to mentor, instruct and guide studentsin a safe environmentComply with federal and state employmentregulations regarding student employeesEmployer partners should be able to: Offer students real-world work experienceGives students the opportunity to earnacademic credit while gaining exposure topotential career pathsGives businesses the opportunity to help buildan emerging workforce and support localyouth, while accomplishing tasks that impacttheir bottom-lineProvide school districts with opportunities forexpanded educational experiences, in off-campus locations, with minimal additionalhuman resourcesPartnering with local businesses theInternship Program:Businesses WinBusinesses have opportunities toconnect with students and share whothey are and what they do.Students WinStudents gain valuable workexperience and exposure to careersthat interest them.Eastern OregonCommunities WinBy connecting students andbusinesses, students become awareof local opportunities.

13Oregon Small Business Development Center NetworkEastern Oregon SmallBusiness DevelopmentCenters:Blue Mountain SBDCBlue Mountain Community CollegePendleton, OR(541) 278-5833Eastern Oregon SBDCEastern Oregon University La Grande, OR(541) 962-1532Treasure Valley SBDCTreasure Valley Community CollegeOntario, OR(541) 881-5772The Oregon SBDC Network is funded in part through aCooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small BusinessAdministration, the Oregon Business DevelopmentDepartment, and other private and public partners, withLane Community College serving as the Network’s leadhost institution.We are building Oregon’s best businesses. Our19 Centers and 44 locations assist smallbusinesses throughout Oregon with advising,classes and access to the resources they needto be successful. Each Center is backed by ourstatewide network of support, helping smallbusinesses access the right assistancewherever they are in Oregon.From our intensive Small Business ManagementProgram cohort-based classes to workshops onnew laws, HR and emerging marketing trends, wehave the classes you need to help start and growyour business. It all starts by connecting with yourlocal center:Oregon’s SBDCs deliver our services to anyone who owns or operates a business or is planning tostart a business. We work with businesses in every industry and at every stage of growth, fromstartups to well-established companies, from one employee to 500. In addition to no-cost confidentialadvising, we offer training and online courses that cover a wide range of business topics.No cost advisingTrainingCapital Access TeamGlobal Trade CenterMarket Research InstituteSCALE OregonSmall Business Management ProgramLatino OutreachCCB Test PreparationTransition PlanningDisaster AssistanceDisaster Resilience PlanningCybersecurity & InnovationGrowthWheel - visual toolbox offered free ofcharge to Oregon SBDC clientsLivePlan - simplify business planning,budgeting, forecasting, and performancetrackingBizminer - industry statistics, financialanalysis benchmarks, and industry trends2021 Programs & Services:Website oregonsbdc.org/services

14Phone (541) 524-2651Website bakerti.orgBaker Technical InstituteHow BTI can enhance your business BTI can provide a trained workforce. BTI developsprograms to meet industry needs and provideparticipants with hands-on training to gain theskills needed to advance into the workforcequickly. Some of the trade-specific courses beingoffered prepare students for careers in thehealthcare industry, heavy equipment operation,welding and manufacturing, environmentalcleanup, trucking and logistics, and construction. Additionally, BTI has a growing list of ApprenticeTraining Programs that combine on-the-jobtraining and formal related technical instructionneeded to prepare you for high-demand careers.Apprenticeship programs allow you to earn awage while you train. A few of these includeinside electricians, plant electricians, and heavyhighway construction pre-apprenticeshipprograms. Baker Technical Institute (BTI) is a technical career collegethat has received licensure from the Higher EducationCoordinating Commission (HECC) to operate as a post-secondary institution. Our goal is to provide a low cost, highquality, efficient, and rapid path to gaining valuable careerskills. BTI programs are focused on the trades and industrycertifications that are in high demand. Now people will nothave to incur unnecessary costs and leave our area to betrained for some great careers.Baker Technical Institute is a recognized leader in providing career and technical educationthroughout the Pacific Northwest. BTI partners with regional employers and industry experts as acareer and technical college to meet workforce development needs and support Oregon’s ruralcommunities. BTI’s approach to career-focused education gives students the knowledge, skills, andcertifications needed to build a future in the skilled trades. Safety training for your business: BTI has developed a comprehensive menu ofsafety training courses for you and youremployees.These training courses cover a widerange of subjects and industries, and can becustomized to meet your specific business needs. BTI instructors come with years of experience inthe field and the classroom. Courses aredesigned with a hands-on approach to allowparticipants to learn by doing and stayingengaged. Mobile TrainingContact us to learn more about the programs thatwe can bring to your business, organization, andcommunity. BTI currently has several mobiletraining platforms that travel throughout thePacific Northwest.

15Eastern Oregon UniversityEOU Main Line (541) 962-3672EOU Career Services (541) 962-3711Website eou.eduInternships & OpportunitiesWe would be honored to help you to develop a high-impact internship that ties the academicexperiences of our students within your company and agency.Employers and Agencies, Career Servicesinvites you to login to Handshake to create aprofile and upload your career developmentand advancement opportunities.HandshakeEastern Oregon Small BusinessDevelopment CenterNo cost confidential advisingBusiness plan developmentEconomic and financial assistanceSmall business/employer trainings andworkshopsGovernment contracting assistanceMarket researchand moreOur services include:Eastern Oregon University hosts the EasternOregon Small Business Development Center. Weare excited to offer our support, regardless ofwhere you may be in the small business lifecycle.Our business counseling services are providedfree of charge to businesses and entrepreneurs.Give us a call at 541-962-1532 to schedule anappointment with the Eastern Oregon SmallBusiness Development Center today!WorkshopsFrom our intensive Small BusinessManagement Program cohort-based classes toworkshops on new laws, HR and emergingmarketing trends, we have the classes youneed to help start and grow your business.This center serves Union, Morrow, Wheeler and Grantcounties.

Blue Mountain Community College16Phone (541) 276-1260Website bluecc.eduBlue Mountain Community College provides responsive and high quality innovative educationalprograms and services that promote personal and professional growth to strengthen our communities. Our team is committed to your business’ssuccess and will support you at every stage frombusiness idea to succession planning and everymilestone in between. We provide no-cost, one-on-one business advising and live workshops, soyou have what you need when you need it.This center serves Umatilla, Wallowa and Baker countieswith centers in Hermiston, Pendleton, Milton-Freewater,Enterprise and Baker City. Blue Mountain Community College SmallBusiness Development CenterGive us a call at 541-278-5833 to get startedtoday!Our team covers all aspects of business, fromstartup to succession. Our combined businessexperience ranges from graphic design,technology, marketing, business accounting andbookkeeping, retail, operational planning,business systems, finance and communitynetworking.Our team of advisers are local and haveexperience with business ownership, bringing youthe expertise and resources you need to succeed.Effective - We have years of experiencehelping small businesses succeedConfidential - All our clients, theirbusinesses, and related information arekept strictly confidential - we will not sell orprovide your information to anyone withoutyour permissionFree - Our business counseling servicesare provided free of charge to businessesand entrepreneursOur business counseling services are:Our colleges provide a variety of workforcedevelopment opportunities including bothshort and long-term education and trainingservices. For more details about the specificprograms that each college specializes in,please contact each college directly, orcontact the Eastern Oregon Workforce Boardfor assistance.

17Treasure Valley Community CollegeProfessional development programs Custom skills training for businesses orfederal/state agencies One-day workshops Online trainingLicensing and certifications (e.g., skid-steer,hyster, flagger, real estate, property manager,Construction Contractors Board, PesticideApplicator, etc.)Customized Business Services:Strategic job listing promotion targeted forTVCC students and pending graduates, atvarious locations on our campus (e.g.,Fabrication positions posted in/near ourWelding department), via social media, andonline through Career Coach Dedicated classroom space specifically forindustry use, for trainings or meetings.Classroom is equipped with overheadprojector, computer, and instructor podium,and can accommodate approximately 25-30peopleMILO De-escalation Simulator, for use by lawenforcement, corrections agencies, andprivate security or crisis preventionorganizationsApprenticeship programs for Electrician orPlumbingBenefits Navigator to provide individualassistance in determining eligibility for federalstate, or local benefits AND connectingindividuals to these benefitsTuition assistance and scholarshipsTraining and education to support entrance toor retention of employment that leads toeconomic self-sufficiencyCapacity to assist with minor custom projectsfor industry partners, such as welding orfabrication by our studentsRegularly places students into internships(cooperative work experiences) with industrypartners, identifying appropriate matchesbetween employers’ needs and students’skillsets, providing an opportunity for studentsto apply their learning in a work settingTVCC Offers:Career Exploration & Advising (connectingcareers to educational programs)6-, 30-, or 60-Question Interest Assessmentto determine job skills and interests, andmatch students’ interests to educationalprogramsBusinesses can post jobs directly to ourcareer web pages, and receive notificationswhen students upload their resumes for thesepostingsStudents can create and upload their resumesand submit to postingsCareer Services:TVCC is a comprehensive community college dedicated to promoting student success. We offersupport, workshops, and services designed to help participants find the right career path, prepare forand find jobs that will offer pathways out of poverty and into living wage careers.

18Phone (541) 881-5755Email [email protected] tvcc.ccThe Center for Business, Workforce & CommunityLearning (CBWCL) and the Small BusinessDevelopment Center (SBDC) customize ourservices; providing specialized workforcedevelopment programs and small business advisorytailored to our unique local business trends.An advisory committee exists for eachoccupational programRepresents an ongoing partnership between TVCCand the workforce communityConvene to improve the quality and impact ofinstructional programs and to ensure that the skillstaught are current with those in business, industryand governmentHelps determine the existing resources and futureneeds of the community in their occupational area,including labor market demand, training trends,skills employees need, and the requisite equipmentand infrastructure to facilitate this trainingAdvise on the needs for re-training or upgradingskills for the existing workforce based on industrychangesIndustry Advisory Committees:Treasure Valley Community CollegeSmall Business Development CenterGetting startedSmall business advisory for unique local needsLegal forms of businessAccess to capitalAccountingAdvertisingBuying/selling a businessBusiness/strategic planningCash flowEmployee relationsFinancial reportingPatents and trademarksSelling to the governmentOur professional business advisers cover topicsincluding:Our advisory services cover the Eastern Oregon counties ofHarney and Malheur. We reach into Western Idaho to ensurecomprehensive small business services for our regional economy.Career Training Programs n partnership with ied2go: These courses are online open enrollmentprograms designed to provide the skills necessaryto acquire professional level positions for many in-demand occupations.Our programs are designed by a team ofprofessionals from each respective field, providingyou with effective web-based learning programs.Instructors/mentors are actively involved in youronline learning experience, responding to anyquestions or concerns, as well as encouraging andmotivating you to succeed.

19Trade ActCentral Trade Act Unit 1-877-639-7700Email [email protected]/employ/unemployment/pages/trade-act.aspxTrade Act has a variety of benefits to assist workers affected by foreign trade become re-employed.Workers that have been affected by foreign competition, certified for TAA, and determined entitled toapply to the resources and benefits of the program are eligible for services.Reemployment servicesJob search allowanceRelocation AllowancesAdditional unemployment insurance in theform of Trade Readjustment Allowances(TRA)A wage subsidy for re-employed workers aged50 or olderClassroom or On the Job TrainingHealth Coverage Tax CreditServices for individuals:Allowable Types of Training:Classroom Training that leads to a certificate,degree, or higher level of education. The trainingmust be through an accredited Institution or haveacceptable oversight. To find a training institutionvisit www.ode.state.or.us or www.QualityInfo.org.If you do not have Internet access, you can visityour local WorkSource Oregon office or your TAArepresentative can assist you. You can takerequired classes on-line if they are not available ina physical location. Employer-Based Training / On-the-JobTraining (OJT) If you find an employer who iswilling to provide OJT in a specific occupation, theemployer may be reimbursed for part of your paidwages while they train you. If you have anemployer in mind, contact your TAArepresentative for help in presenting the OJTinformation to the employer. The employer andTAA representative must sign an OJT Agreementbefore the OJT can start. You must apply and beapproved before you start to work for the potentialOJT employer.

Workers' Compensation Division20Phone 503-947-7574Website wcd.oregon.gov/rtwThe Preferred Worker Program helps qualified Oregon workers who have permanent restrictions fromon-the-job injuries and who are not able to return to their regular employment because of thoseinjuries. Preferred workers can offer Oregon employers a chance to save money by hiring them.6 month wage subsidyWorkers comp premium exemptionJob creationReimbursed claims costsEmployer incentives:Work clothesTools and equipmentTraining, worksite modificationTransportationJob developmentWorker benefits to help them accept ormaintain employment:Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation Tribal Vocational RehabilitationThe Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation - Tribal Vocational Rehabilitation (CTUIR- Tribal VR) provides culturally relevant services to all eligible Federally Recognized Tribal Memberswith disabilities that will benefit from our services that reside in our service delivery area. Located onthe Umatilla Indian Reservation outside of Pendleton in Mission, Oregon.On the job training to the business around Disability Awareness/inclusionOutreach to our local High School Youth Transition Coordinators and State VR as Tribal Studentsbegin their junior year of High School for a seamless transition into employment or highereducationCTUIR - Tribal VR provides:Phone: (541) 429-7180Email: [email protected]/departments/human-resources/tvr

21National Farmworker Jobs Program (NFJP)Organizations at the locallevel receive grant funds fromthe U.S. Department ofLabor's Employment andTraining Administration (ETA)to provide these services.To find the program nearestyou, look for a grant programin your state, contact yourlocal American Job Center, orcall ETA's toll-free help line at1-877-US-2JOBS or yourlocal WorkSource office.Email [email protected] https://www.dol.gov/agencies/eta/agricultureThe National Farmworker Jobs Program (NFJP) is a nationally-directed, locally-administered programof services for migrant and seasonal farmworkers (MSFW) and their dependents. Career Servicesand Training grant recipients help farmworkers and their dependents acquire necessary skills toeither stabilize or advance in their agricultural jobs or obtain employment in new industries. Career Services - outreach, skills assessment, labor marketinformation, job search, program eligibility determination &placement assistance, individual employment plans developedthrough a case management-based service strategy, group &individual counseling, & short term prevocational servicesTraining Services - occupational skills & job training, on-the-job training opportunities, programs that combine workplacetraining with related instruction, skills upgrading & retraining,entrepreneurial training, & other training activitiesYouth Services – tutoring, dropout prevention, paid & unpaidwork experiences, occupational skills training, certaineducation, leadership development opportunities, mentoring,comprehensive guidance & counseling, financial literacytraining, & entrepreneurial skills trainingRelated Assistance Services - short-term direct assistancethat helps farmworkers & their family members to retain theiragricultural employment or to participate in intensive or trainingservicesHousing Assistance - helps to meet a critical need for theavailability & quality of farmworker housing, & supports bettereconomic outcomes for MSFWs & their families. Housingassistance includes direct payments for emergency &temporary housing & for direct investments in housingassistance for MSFWs at their permanent residence. Otherindirect assistance includes leveraging services to increase ormaintain housing stock available to farmworkers & housingdevelopment designed to improve living conditions forunderserved farmworker communitiesServices provided by NFJP grantees to MSFW:

Oregon Human Development Corporation22OHDC helps employers hire and retain great people. Employers who select an OHDC farmworkerclient are hiring a carefully screened, fully supported and trained employee who has a desire to getahead, and who wants to work hard for their employer. Most farmworkers work long hours, rain orshine, in both individual and group settings for multiple employers. This means that farmworkers aremotivated, adaptable and dependable and offer great potential for future employers.OHDC creates relationships with employers thatresult in quality matches between farmworker jobseekers and the employer’s job openings. OHDCalso offers job retention services, supplementaltraining and other supports for careeradvancement for the newly-hired farmworkeremployee.Finding and retaining good employees can bechallenging and expensive. OHDC services arefree to both the employer and the employee.There are no commissions or “finding fees” andemployees are not required to pay for the services OHDC receives funding from the U.S. Departmentthey receive from OHDC.National Farmworker Job Progarm (NFJP)of Labor to provide these services as part of theNational Farmworker Jobs Program (NFJP),authorized in Section 167 of the WorkforceInvestment Act, which establishes the nation’scomprehensive workforce system. As the NFJPoperator for the state of Oregon, OHDC is part ofa national network of organizations funded by theDepartment of Labor to provide specializedemployment and training services for eligiblemigrant and seasonal farmworkers in each state.NFJP Youth Program supports students withfinancial assistance with tuition/books/Room &Board. In addition to resume and interviewpreparation.Phone 503-245-2600Website ohdc.org

Table of ContentsWhat is WorkSource ............................................................................................. 01Eastern Oregon Workforce Board ......................................................................... 03Training and Employment Consortium ................................................................... 04Oregon Employment Department ......................................................................... 05Oregon Department of Human Services Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) ............................................................................. 07Easterseals Oregon .............................................................................................. 08Oregon Commission for the Blind ......................................................................... 09Eastern Oregon Works ......................................................................................... 11Oregon Small Business Development Center Network ........................................ 13Baker Technical Institute ...................................................................................... 14Eastern Oregon University .................................................................................... 15Blue Mountain Community College ....................................................................... 16Treasure Valley Community College .................................................................... 17Trade Act .............................................................................................................. 19Workers Compensation Division ........................................................................... 20Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) ........................ 20National Farmworker Jobs Program (NFJP) ......................................................... 21Oregon Human Development Corporation ........................................................... 22

WorkSource Eastern Oregon is an equal opportunity employer and operates equal opportunity programs. Auxiliary aids and services are available uponrequest to individuals with disabilities.WorkSource Oregon es un programa/empleador que respeta la igualdad de oportunidades. Ayudas auxiliares y servicios para personas condiscapacidades estará disponible sin costo. Asistencia de idiomas para personas con conocimiento limitado del inglés sin costo alguno.A proud partner of the American Job Center network