Workforce / Education
Forest Grove with our regional partners, offer a range of workforce development, training and education resources and opportunities for your business and employees.
- Pacific University
- Portland Community College
- OGI School of Science and Engineering
Workforce Development and Training
- Portland Community College Willow Creek Center
- Worksource Oregon Employment Department
- Oregon Employer Council
- On the Job Training Wage Grants
Pacific University: Located in Forest Grove since 1849, Pacific University offers 52 undergraduate degrees and graduate degrees in several fields including liberal arts, education, psychology, optometry and health services. Through its education consortium program, the university offers customized training to local businesses. 503.357.6151 or www.pacificu.edu
Portland Community College (PCC): Offers professional/technical certificates and degrees, college transfer degrees, literacy/basic skills programs, continuing education and customized workforce training. 503.244.6111 or www.pcc.edu
Department of Science and Engineering (OHSU): Offers advanced research and graduate education in science, engineering and technology management and biomedical fields. Part of Oregon Health Sciences University (OHSU). Located in Beaverton. 503-748-1121 or www.ogi.edu
Workforce Training and Development
PCC Willow Creek Center: The Center offers a 1-stop, single point of access to a wide range of employment, training and workforce services in the Washington County area. Services include recruitment, screening, customized training, retention and out placement services for business. 503-533-2946 or http://www.pcc.edu/about/locations/willow-creek
Oregon Employment Department (WorkSource Oregon): This department offers business recruitment, screening, and referrals for a statewide applicant bank. The agency also offers statewide and local labor force information. Provides office space for interviews. 503-526-2700 or http://www.worksourceoregon.org/index.php/worksource-centers/269-beaverton or www.employment.oregon.gov/EMPLOY/ES/BUS/index.shtml
On the Job Training (OJT) Wage Grants: Through a variety of state and federal resources brought into the community by Worksystems, Inc., funds are available to help businesses train new hires who possess most, but not all, of the skills necessary for the job. OJTs provide a wage reimbursement to companies that provide training to eligible job seekers hired through the WorkSource system. OJT is very versatile and can be used to train both high and lower skilled workers including those transitioning into new industries as well as entry level workers with minimal experience in an occupation. 971-722-2605 or On the Job Training Wage Grants
Oregon Employer Council: The Council offers resources to employers, including training events and seminars, focus groups, networking, scholarships, a yearly regional conference, and a resource library. 503-947-1305 or http://www.oregon.gov/EMPLOY/OEC/index.shtml
Click the link below to download the most current PDF profile.
Workforce Profile