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Look below for a long list of career, education and training resources. Click on the headings for more information, or visit one of our WorkSource Oregon centers where we have knowledgable staff that can assist you and recommend relevant resources for your situation. Come see us today! WorkSource Oregon Center Locations
Career Resources
MyPath Careers
A place where teen and 20-something Oregonians can explore careers, connect to education and training, and learn about job opportunities. The site includes salary and training comparisons, working professionals who tell all, and 450+ videos and photo diaries from real people in real jobs.
Career Pathways
A Career Pathway is a series of connected education and training programs and student support services that enable individuals to secure a career or advance in a demand industry or occupation. Visit this page to learn more about the Career Pathways program and connect with community colleges that offer a place to take the next step.
National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC)
The NCRC is a valuable, portable certificate that verifies three foundational skills: Applied Mathematics, Reading for Information and Locating Information. The NCRC is used by thousands of employers, employees and job applicants as a uniform measure of key workplace skills. It helps job applicants stand out from the crowd, and assures employers that applicants have the foundational skills needed to be successful on the job.
Quality Info - Careers
Find quality information is essential as you develop your career goals. We have articles, publications and links and resources that will help you identify your abilities, skills and interests. Explore occupational information, identify jobs that might be a right fit for you, and identify occupations that will best match your unique set of skills.
Quality Info - Wages and Income
Find quality information on wages and income based on current Oregon labor market information. We have articles, publications, links and tools that will help you make informed decisions for your career, education and training goals.
Quality Info - Occupation Data Tools
Find quality information on all things related to occupations as you develop your career strategy. We have data tools like the Occupational Information Center where you can pull reports on projected employment, wages, skills, education requirements and more; the Occupation Explorer where you can search for occupations based on educational requirements, wages or employment prospects; and the Skills Explorer which allows you to see which occupations best match your unique set of skills.
Quality Info - Local Labor Trends
Go here to find a complete set of Local Labor Trends newsletters for each of the regions within the state. These newsletters contain the most recent information on local area employment and unemployment.
2010-11 Occupational Outlook Handbook
For hundreds of jobs, the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook tells you the: the training and education needed, earnings, expected job prospects, what workers do on the job and working conditions. You'll also find job search tips and links to information about the job market in each state.
The Career Guide to Industries
For dozens of different industries, the Bureau of Labor Statistics Career Guide to Industries tells you about: occupations in the industry, training and advancement, earnings, expected job prospects and working conditions.
O*Net Online
O*Net is your tool for career exploration and job analysis. We have detailed descriptions of the world of work for use by job seekers, workforce development, HR professionals, students, researchers and more!
O*Net Career Ladders
Career ladders help people visualize and learn about job options that are available as they progress through a career. Career ladders inform you of training, education and developmental experiences that will allow you to accomplish your career objectives.
Education Resources
Quality Info - Education
Find quality information on education and training topics. We have articles, publications and links that will assist you in your pursuit of education and training. Resources like the educational information center let you know what training programs are available in Oregon and provide you with definitions of specific programs. Specialty resources are available for teachers and parents too!
CareerOneStop - Education & Training
CareerOneStop is your source for employment information and inspiration; the place to manage your career, and your pathway to career success. Visit our website to find tools on everything education and training related: plan your goals; get credentials, update your skills, and continue professional development; pay for schooling and find information on training, certifications, apprenticeships and more!
Oregon GED & Pre-GED Preparation
For more than sixty years, the GED Tests have offered personal satisfaction and broadened professional, occupational and educational opportunities for millions of adults, who, for many reasons were unable to complete their formal high school credential.
GED Test Prep Review
You CAN pass the GED test. This GED test course is heavily focused on self-help and includes a variety of self-assessment modules for a variety of subjects.
GED Test Prep Improvement Links
You CAN pass the GED test. Go here for a list of GED test improvement links on a wide variety of subjects.
Oregon Community College Links
Find contact information for all of Oregon's community colleges.
Oregon Colleges Online
No matter where you live, you could be taking a class from a community college. Oregon Colleges Online is where you can explore all of our distance learning courses in one place. You can even find information about getting a two-year degree - all through distance learning.
Oregon University System Campuses & Centers
The Oregon University System's seven universities and centers offer a wide variety of quality programs and campus environments. Whether you are pursuing an undergraduate degree, graduate degree, professional program or coursework, Oregon's campuses, centers and distance learning opportunities offer many options to meet your needs.
Free-Ed Courses
Free-Ed's mission is to provide quality, free education for a worldwide audience of learners. This site contains more than 500 courses and study resources for the most critical career and academic subjects.
Financial Aid Resources
Opportunity.gov
Americans with more education and training have more secure jobs and higher earnings. With jobs hard to find, it may be a good time to consider going back to school. The President recently announced that unemployed workers receiving unemployment benefits may qualify for a special hand in paying for education and training. This site will help you get started applying for financial aid and finding education and training.
GetCollegeFunds.org
GetCollegeFunds.org is the state of Oregon's official website for student financial aid, grants and scholarship opportunities administered by the Oregon Student Assistance Commission.
Federal Student Aid
Welcome to the Federal Student Aid gateway. This site is your source for free information, guidance and tools for receiving student assistance from the U.S. Department of Education. Whether you are seeking financial aid for yourself, your child or for your student - you can find tools and information about grants, student loans and scholarships here.
Scholarships
One common application (eApp) for more than 400 scholarship opportunities. Scholarships help pay your college expenses including tuition and fees, room and board and books and supplies. Scholarships also help reduce your student loan debt and honor your achievements.
ASPIRE
ASPIRE is Oregon's official mentoring program which helps students access education and training beyond high school. Students can receive information about college options, admission and financial aid from trained and supportive volunteer mentors who work one-on-one with them throughout the year. Any student who believes they can benefit from an ASPIRE advisor is welcomed and encouraged to participate.
OregonMentor.org
Oregon's mentor system is an online resource to help students and their families select a college, apply for admission and plan to finance higher education. OregonMentor offers access to information and admissions applications within Oregon.
Prosperity Planner
The Prosperity Planner is a career and financial planning that allows you to: identify the wages you need to earn for self-sufficiency; develop a budget that covers your basic expenses; and learn about resources that may help lower your expenses. With the planner you can also test out different career and living options and make a financial plan to reach your careeer goals.
Self Sufficiency Calculator for Washington State
Using the calculator you can look at your overall budget, see the Self Sufficiency Standard cost-of-living approximation for your family type, and learn about resources that can assist you in planning and making progress toward economic self sufficiency.
Training Resources
Trade Act Program Benefits and Services
The Trade Adjustment Assistance program provides aid to workers who lose their jobs or whose hours of work and wages are reduced as a result of increased imports. Eligible particiants can receive classroom or on-the-job training.
Job Corps
Job Corps is a no-cost education and vocational training program administered by the U.S. Department of Labor that helps young people ages 16 through 24 improve the quality of their lives through vocational and academic training.
Experience Works - Senior Community Service Employment Program
Experience Works provides training and employment for low-income seniors. Program participants are assigned to qualified nonprofit organizations or government agencies on a part-time basis where they are trained and receive work experience by performing a community service training assignment. Visit this website to find out eligibility requirements and learn more about Experience Works training programs.
Oregon Health Care Pathways
The health care field is a rewarding vocation in many ways. Getting into the industry requires discipline, a commitment to excellence and hard work. Trying to figure out where to start or what discipline to get into can be a daunting task. This site can help you choose your field and plan the steps to get you there.
Vocational Information Center
The Vocational Information Center website is an education directory that provides links to online resources for career exploration, technical education, workforce development, technical schools and related vocational learning resources.
Microsoft Elevate America Program
Microsoft's Elevate America Program was created to give people access to the skills they need for jobs in the growing knowledge economy. Elevate America incorporates a number of programs and resources that share a common focus of providing skills training and resources to help people find employment. This website provides the education and training you need to operate computers with confidence - from using the Internet, sending email, or becoming proficient in Microsoft Office Word and Excel.
Oregon Food Handler's Test
Oregon requires that all food workers must obtain Food Handler Certification. This site provides future food workers throughout Oregon with the ability to review the online Food Handler Manual in seven languages, take the food handler practice test, take the Food Handler Test and print your Food Handler's Certificate, which is valid for three years from the exam date, upon passing the test.
Serve.gov
The President is calling on all Americans to participate in our nation's recovery and renewal by serving in our communities. There are many ways to get involved. Serve.gov is your online resource for not only finding volunteer opportunities in your community, but also creating your own. Serve.gov is managed by the Corporation for National & Community Service.
Hands on Greater Portland
We will connect you with a volunteer opportunity that makes a meaningful, rewarding change in the Portland area. When you volunteer with Hands on Greater Portland, you join people from all backgrounds and experiences. You get a chance to explore issues that shape our community and develop your leadership and job skills.
Volunteer Match
This organization offers a variety of online services to support a community of nonprofit, volunteer and business leaders committed to civic engagement. Our popular service welcomes millions of visitors a year and has become the preferred internet recruiting tool for more than 79,000 nonprofit organizations.
DoSomething.org
DoSomething.org is one of the largest organizations in the U.S. that helps young people rock causes they care about. This site was created to inspire, empower and celebrate a generation of doers. Take action to learn something about yourself, to explore career possibilities, to get involved in a cause you are passionate about, to learn some new skills, feel good about yourself, etc.
