Basic Skill-Building Resources

WorkSource offers free workshops on varied topics to equip WorkSource customers with the skills and knowledge they need to attain their career goals. These workshops can develop basic and advanced skills covering topics such as career exploration, soft skills, networking, resume building, and more. Customers can search and sign up for WorkSource workshops in their My WorkSource account.  Some workshops may require staff assistance for scheduling, indicating when a customer should contact their local office instead of signing up through MyWorkSource. Once signed up for a workshop, customers can view or cancel their registration under the “My Next Steps Services & Workshops” link under the “Workshops” tab. If customers have questions, they can reach out to the WorkSource Center that is providing the workshop. Career Coaches can find the WorkSource Center contact information here.

The Oregon Employment Department (OED) also offers a workshop called Successful State Applications Workshop. Participants do not need to sign up for WorkSource to access this workshop; they use this link to register for the workshop time of their choice.

Coaches can assist participants by reviewing the workshop schedule and suggesting sessions that align with the participant’s career goals. For more information about workshops, including descriptions and times offered for WorkSource and OED workshops, see WSPM Calendars and choose the current month.

Beyond WorkSource Workshops and Metrix Learning, there are a variety of community-based opportunities for skills development. See the Google Sheet below for resources on basic literacy, Adult Basic Education/GED, English as a Second Language (ESL),  computer skills, interpersonal/soft skills, and more. 

Job readiness is the soft skills, hard skills, and personal readiness skills needed for a job. These skills are important to those applying for their first jobs all the way to CEOs at top companies. Below are work readiness resources for both adults and youth to help build these job readiness skills. These resources include assessments, practice activities, modules on soft skills like communication and active listening, and more.