L.Y.G.H.T. 

A Peer Grief Support Program for Teens & Young Adults in Foster Care

When: Starting January 2026, bi-weekly 

Time: 6pm – 7:30pm 

Where: 314 SW 9th Avenue, Portland OR 97205 

Details: 

• Each group is supported by trained New Avenues staff but are youth-led and completely free. Snacks and supportive vibes provided. To refer to a youth, staff can complete the second link below, but youth can also self-refer by completing the first link. 

• Youth ages 12-23 who are in or have recently transitioned out of foster care, and have identified feelings of loss or missing someone or something in their lives.

Contact Information: 

• Youth Link: Youth Self- Referral for L.Y.G.H.T.

• Case Manager Link: Make a L.Y.G.H.T. Referral

• Director of Equity and Inclusion at New Avenues, Elaina Medina – emedina@newavenues.org 

New Avenues for Youth presents Avenues to College program 

When: Starting January 2026

Location: 314 SW 9th ave, Portland, OR, 97205

Details: 

• Avenues to College is a 2-year long program for current and former foster youth wanting support in accessing college. 

• We support folks ages 18-23 looking to begin their college or trade school journey through a combination of group programming to build connections and community with their peers, as well as dedicated 1:1 coaching throughout their 2-year enrollment. 

• We work with folks to navigate things like finding grants/scholarships to apply for, FASAF applications and deadlines, mapping out career interests to explore college degrees, and more. 

• Have a current or family of origin address within the City of Portland

• Be a current or former foster youth (180 days of placement service after age 14)

• Graduated from high school/ GED or be on track to graduate by June

• Between 16-24 years old (eligible until 25th birthday)

• Meet with Avenues to College staff to discuss college plans

Contact Information: 

ATC@Newavenues.org or call 503-740-9245

Get Your Taxes done for free, by IRS certified volunteers of by MFS CASH Oregon

This Event is open to the public, who household income is below $69,000. 

When: February 6 - April 10, 2026

Time:  Fridays 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Location: Mt. Hood at Maywood Park 10100 NE Prescott St. #223 Portland Oregon 97220

Voluteer Service Provided by MFS CASH Oregon

Detail: 

You don't have any of the following: rental property-

• Adjustments on education expenses (box 4 or 6 of your 1098-T)

• Self employed income with any of the following (over $50k in expenses, a loss for the year, inventory, employees, depreciation or amortization, or business use of he home).

• English and Spanish flyer attached. 

Contact Information: Make a appointment on 

cashoregon.org , QR Code or call 503-243-7765

Portland State University: Winter Job Fair

This event is open to the public for all majors and will feature over 50 employers.

When: February 9, 2026

Time: 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Location: PSU Viking Pavilion, 930 SW Hall St., Portland, 97201

Join us and meet multiple “second chance” employers in the Portland Metro Area.This career fair is focused on employers that work with individuals that may experience barriers to employment due to their background, but everyone is welcome to attend!

When:  February 11th, 2026, 

Time: 10am – 12pm 

Location : 6401 SE Foster Rd. Portland, OR. 97206

Questions? Contact:

Dominic Caputo (Dominic.R.CAPUTO@employ.oregon.gov)

Chelsea Cook (Chelsea.A.COOK@employ.oregon.gov)

Join Kaiser Permanente Northwest Imaging Services and discover opportunites. The event is designed exclusively for students, recent graduates, and alumni interested in exploring opportunities at Kaiser Permanente Northwest. 

When: Wednesday, February 11, 

Time: 10 am to 2 pm,

Location: Kaiser Interstate Campus, 3550 N Interstate Ave in Portland, 

See flyer for more details.

Contact: 

Heidie Kozarski, CHCR, Talent Acquisition Consultant, at Heidie.L.Kozarski@kp.org

Rise Partnership Information Session : Free In-Home Caregiver Training 

This free training is the first step to becoming a certified in-home caregiver within the State of Oregon.  

When: Febuary 18th, 2026

Time: 2:00 PM

Location: Virtual 

Register Here: Webinar Registration - Zoom 

Detail: Free training and Supplies

• Free pair of work shoes

• Training stipend ($273)

• Choose your own hours

• Union-negotiated benefits

• $20/hr starting salary

Contact Information:

Dominic Caputo 

971-718-3074

Dominic.R.Caputo@Employ.Oregon.Gov

Rosewood's February News: Small Business Tech Hub Opens This Month

Join us for the soft opening of Rosewood’s Small Business Tech Hub and Photo Studio! 

When: Febuary 26th, 2026

Time: 5:30 PM-7:30 PM

Location: 14127 SE Stark Street. 

Detail: 

You're invited to come check out this new resource geared towards small business owners and entrepreneurs. This space is filled with the tools and equipment necessary to help you establish and grow your business.

Some of the things that this space will feature:

• Top-of-the-line computers

• A Cricut Machine

• Access to business software

• Photo Studio space

• High speed internet, provided by Comcast

Contact Information:

RSVP to let us know you're coming HERE 

A construction training + English language development pre-apprenticeship program for non-native English speakers, immigrants, and refugees

Cohort starts in Febuary

This 10-week program offers an introduction

to construction trades, English language classes,

employment preparations, and job search assistance

• The training is full-time, hands-on, during the day,

    Monday–Friday

• Develop the skills to be a strong candidate for Registered Apprenticeships and competitive careers

• Interest in construction and intermediate English skills are required for this program

• Scholarships and support services are available

To Learn More:

Follow the link  

Interest form

or 

Contact:

Isidro Chan

Career Pathways Specialist

lsidro.Chan@mhcc.edu 

503-893-8279 (text or call)

The PCC BEAM program is recruiting for the first cohort of a new short-term two-week training program. BEAM (Building Education in Advanced Mass Timber) introduces participants to mass timber, provides hands-on basic carpentry skills development, industry exposure, and insight into career opportunities. 

Date: M-F, March 9-20, 2026;  9am-4pm

Location: PCC Swan Island Trade Center,  6400 N Cutter Cir, Portland, OR 97217

Interested participants need to complete an interest form by deadline of February 16th.

Program Details:

• This program is funded by a grant and offered at no cost!

• Eligibility

  • • Able to work in the U.S. 

    • Intermediate English skills 

    • Available for all days of training 

    • Space is limited! onlt 12 spot available

Question:

Julia Poris Program Manager

beam@pcc.edu 

Quick Start to Semiconductor Manufacturing Technician 

PCC and Worksystems, are excited to offer a two-week intensive introduction to the semiconductor industry.

A new class starts every month, so it’s always a good time to apply. Simply click below to answer a few questions and complete an assessment. Once you have completed the assessment, someone from the WorkSource team will reach out to you to help you get started with getting enrolled. 

Dates: APPLY TODAY

Times: 4 hours per day

Location:  PCC Willow Creek Opportunity Center - PCC Opportunity Center

4299 NE Killingsworth St, Portland, OR 97218 

(TriMet bus lines 72 and 75) 

For More info 

Complete this short assessment to get started: https://www.pcc.edu/opportunity-center/sample-page/assessment/ 

Do you know someone looking for a new job or considering a career change?

No experience? No problem!

The Portland Metro Clean Energy Career Coaching Program (PCEF), provides career coaching for individuals who are interested in pursuing specific careers related to the clean energy transition. The program has a pool of resources available to support individuals receiving clean energy career coaching

EXPLORE YOUR OPTIONS

Explore job types:

• Transportation/Transit

• Electrical vehicle support/ manufacturing

• Construction

• Solar/Energy

• Electrical

• Water management

• and many more!

What you will have opportunity to access

• Career coaching

• Occupational skills training

• Prerequisite training

• Pre-apprenticeship training

• Workforce preparation

• Paid work experience

*Pre-apprenticeship programs are a great way to gain experience, build credentials, and prepare you with the skills to succeed in your chosen trade.

ELIGIBILITY: • At least 18 years of age • Live in Washington, Multnomah, Clackamas, Columbia, or Yamhill Counties in Oregon; or Clark or Skamania Counties in Washington

Connect directly via  flyer to PCEF Coaches OR talk to your APN Liaison to learn more!

MHCC/WorkSource Gresham Employment and Training Services Team supports individuals at every stage of their workforce journey from career exploration to job placement and advancement. The team works closely with participants and partners to provide tailored services that meet the unique needs of each individual.

To get started, please reach out to skillsteam@mhcc.edu