Accepting referrals for Central City Concern clients and individuals enrolled in specific programs. No walk-ins, call for more information. Worksource Express Center in the basement open for walk-ins.
Call to make an intake appointment. Vocational rehabilitation, job skills training and job placement for people with disabilities.
Pre-apprenticeship training program offers hands-on construction practice, educational training and skill certifications for low-income men and women and those with a legal history. Real world experience. Facilitates permanent job placement for graduates. Summer program for ages 16-19
Plan for Work/WIPA Program offers information and no-cost work incentives planning for individuals receiving SSDI or SSI who are employed or seriously considering re-entering the workforce. For general information about work assistance, call Ticket to Work at 1-800-968-7842. Fill out an intake form on the website or call for more information.
Call for intake appointment, based on eligibility.
En Español: 503-335-5900
Vocational rehabilitation services for individuals with disabilities who speak English as a second language. ESL and computer classes, job development and job placement; translation and interpretation, resume and interview workshops; ESL support and referral.
Senior Community Services Employment Program, ages 55 and older and Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program.
Free program that develops a personalized job search strategy based on individual strengths and goals. Resume assistance, job leads, job fairs and interview practice. Ask to talk to the Employment Specialist
Peer led initiative of informal recyclers, canners, dumpster divers and other environmental workers who create and fill low-barrier waste management jobs in Portland. Job opportunities at the warehouse, with secure personal storage available. Also run The People’s Depot under the Morrison Bridge, a beverage container redemption center exchange that allows up to 400 aluminum cans, plastic, glass beverage containers per person per day for Oregon’s 10 cent deposit.
Provides hands-on career training for 30 trades for economically disadvantaged youth. GED/ high school diploma programs. Free residential training program for youth 16-21 who are low income, homeless, have a documented disability, or are in the foster care system. Call for appt. or apply online.
Job training, internships, and support for finding jobs and applying to college for youth. Email paveinfo@newavenues.org or call to learn more about PAVE and your eligibility for the program.
Several programs for individuals who are or were unhoused to find the right work for them, with an emphasis on living-wage and career-track jobs. Visit the website for more information.
Employment and education support for youth ages 18-24. Services include GED tutoring and testing for everyone ages 18-24. For youth who have been screened into the Homeless Youth Continuum, additional supports include college admission and financial aid assistance, career coaching admission and financial aid assistance, career coaching and exploration, Job Readiness Training, work placements, internships and more.
Non-residential, year round school that provides free high school diploma, GED and training for Medical Administrative Assistant and office administration for women and men ages 16-24. Internship/job placement services, gas stipend or monthly bus pass, daily lunch allowance, bi-weekly attendance stipend, clothing closet on site and driver’s education offered.
A nonprofit organization creating competitive and integrated employment opportunities for people with disabilities. Careers in janitorial, landscaping, administrative, product assembly, supply chain and more. Call for help or check out the website.
Nonprofit social venture providing training for those facing barriers to employment and housing insecurity. The 12-week job training program provides hands-on culinary skills while feeding residents, businesses and those on the front lines of food insecurity across the city. To join, fill out an application on our website.
Immediate work opportunities through vendor program. Vendors are able to become a seller of the weekly publication after completing an orientation.
Jobs for people with barriers to employment, such as a disability, chronic medical issue, in recovery or criminal record. Temporary staffing division hires for light industrial and administrative jobs. Security division hires security officers, with DPSST training provided. Northwest Success hires janitorial staff. Clients without access to computers can call for an appointment. Staffing is THC friendly for non-government jobs. View open positions and apply on line.
Empowers immigrant and day laborers by providing economic opportunities, leadership development, education and advocacy to protect their rights and improve their working conditions. New member orientation every other week, please call to sign up.
Support in applying for jobs through job search database, one-on-one coaching, and skills development. Workshops on resumes, interviewing, networking, soft skills, applying for state jobs, and more.