YOUR WORKFORCE RESOURCE
There are 9 designated workforce areas in Oregon. Each local workforce area is served by a Workforce Development Board. East Cascades Works is the local workforce development board that serves the 10 counties east of the Cascades, including two sovereign tribal nations: Warm Springs & Klamath Tribes. EC Works creates partnerships and offers services for businesses and jobseekers in the East Cascades region.
News From EC Works & Our Partners
Open Doors Oregon – Oregon’s Direct Admissions Initiative
The following is shared from the Higher Education Coordinating Commission: The Higher Education Coordinating Commission (HECC) has been awarded a grant from Meyer Memorial Trust to support youth engagement in the design of Oregon’s statewide direct admissions program, a statewide initiative underway that aims to simplify and promote[...]
Oregon’s Mental Health Workforce Shortage is Fueled by Red Tape
The following is shared from The Oregonian: Oregon’s mental health and addiction system is short thousands of workers, and state leaders say a major reason isn’t a lack of people willing to do the work —[...]
CGCC Micro Shelters Project Kick-Off
The following is shared from Mid-Columbia Community Action Council: Mid-Columbia Community Action Council (MCCAC) is excited to announce a new collaboration with the Columbia Gorge Community College (CGCC)’s Construction Technology program! MCCAC has been awarded[...]