WorkSource Portland Metro

To register with WorkSource, participants have various options detailed below.

• Register Online

1. Go to https://www.worksourceoregon.org/

2. Click on “For Job Seekers” and choose “iMatchSkills”. 

3. Log in or create a new account and fill out the WorkSource application.

4. If looking for a job or using Oregon Employment Department (OED) services, finish filling out the iMatchSkills® profile. If not, make a “My WorkSource" profile by clicking on the “My WorkSource” link. 

Explore the Resources and Services section to find out more about iMatchSkills, MyWorkSource, and the services offered by the OED.

For a detailed guide with step-by-step instructions and accompanying screenshots to share with participants, please refer to the How to Register with WorkSource and iMatchSkills document here. 

• • Register in Person

    • 1. Visit any of the WorkSource Centers: Beaverton/Hillsboro, Tigard, N/NE, SE, or Gresham.

      2. Upon arrival, check in with the front desk staff, who will assist with registration before connecting the participant with a member of the Exploratory Team.

      3. The Exploratory Team will then finalize the participant’s registration and connect the participant with relevant services tailored to career goals.

• • Make A Virtual Appointment

    • 1. Go to https://go.oncehub.com/WSOVirtual.

      2. Choose your time zone, day, and preferred time, then click "Continue".

      3. Fill in the booking form with your first and last name, email, telephone number, and preferred language.

      4. Click "Done" to complete the process.
         
         

  • Call WorkSource Portland Metro

Register with WorkSource Portland Metro by calling any WorkSource Center between 8:30 am and 5:30 pm, Monday through Friday. Additionally, call or visit a WorkSource Center to schedule a virtual appointment that isn’t offered. Find contact information for Local WorkSource Centers in the “Contact Information” section.

• • Call the Language Assistance Line

For help registering with WorkSource Portland Metro in a language other than English, call the WorkSource Oregon Language Access Line at 833-685-0845. 

With the largest database of qualified, job-ready candidates in Oregon, iMatchSkills is an online employment exchange system that connects job seekers (the participants) and employers. 

iMatchSkills Benefits for Participants:

• Access to a wide range of job listings

• Jobs tailored to skills, interests, and preferred hours

• Resume creation and storage on the platform

• Ability to apply for jobs directly through the platform

• Connection to employers through WorkSource staff

• Timely alerts for new job postings and upcoming job fairs

• Access to free training opportunities to advance in their career or explore a new industry

Upon registering and inputting their skills and desired occupations into iMatchSkills, participants can match with active job openings. Participants can enhance their visibility to employers by providing comprehensive details in their “Job Seeker profile.” Participants must complete the Job Seeker profile if receiving unemployment insurance benefits.

Employers use iMatchSkills to access a vast pool of qualified job-ready candidates available to fill their openings.

iMatchSkills is also used by WorkSource staff to understand participants' interests and provide optimal support.

My WorkSource is an interactive website that allows participants to access a portfolio of employment-related tools and activities.

My WorkSource Benefits for Participants:

• Create a career plan by setting job and career goals 

• Search and apply for jobs

• Access to a variety of free training programs and workshops to improve skills. Sign up here. 

• Access to the online training program Metrix Learning with over 6,000 different video trainings on various subjects

• Send and receive secure messages with WorkSource staff

• Access to tools to improve and save resumes and cover letters

• Save job searches, applications, and job postings in a job application log

• Access online training programs 

As referenced in the How to Register with WorkSource Portland Metro section, see the participant guide here on how to create a “My Workspace” account. Tip: For Metrix Learning to be visible, participants must select “Portland Metro” under “Preferred Workforce Areas.”

For participants seeking job training with financial assistance, WorkSource offers scholarships for various trainings, including Adult Basic Education (ABE), General Equivalency Degree (GED), English as a Second Language (ESL), Short-Term Training, and Occupational or Vocational Training leading to a degree or certificate in a specific industry. However, funding is limited, and WorkSource cannot guarantee complete or partial coverage of training costs.

Participants seeking occupational skills training must select a program from the WorkSource Eligible Training Provider List here. If participants are interested in applying for a scholarship, they should complete the WorkSource Scholarship Application Packet here. Those requiring assistance with the application can sign up for a scholarship workshop via My WorkSource or reach out to their WorkSource Liaison for support.

WorkSource may also provide financial support for short-term training, such as CPR or forklift courses, and training materials like books or clothes. Additional support services are available to enhance success in training, contingent upon funding availability. For more information, please get in touch with your WorkSource Liaison or SkillsTeam. See the “Contact Information” section for more information.

The Oregon Employment Department (OED) offers several employment assistance services for participants at each WorkSource Center.  

OED WorkSource Services:

• One-on-one Career Coach for personalized guidance

• Job search assistance to enhance employment prospects

• Funding for training programs designed for career advancement or industry transition

• Paid internships, apprenticeships, on-the-job training, GED programs, and college classes

• Workshops covering topics such as resumes, interviewing, networking, soft skills, applying for state jobs, and more

• Assistance with various practical needs, including transportation, childcare, food resources, internet access, tuition, textbooks, school fees, identification, work clothes, tools, and more

Additional OED-Specific Workforce Development Programs:

SNAP Training and Employment Program (STEP)

OED, WorkSource, is a partner of the Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) SNAP Employment and Training Provider Network.

Participants enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) have access to the SNAP Training and Employment Program (STEP). The STEP program is for people aged 16 or older receiving SNAP food benefits and are not receiving Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) cash benefits.

*If participants receive TANF benefits and would like employment and training support, please have them contact their Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) Family Coach. 

Through the support of a STEP coach, participants get a customized plan to help them overcome barriers and reach their employment goals. STEP may cover training costs and other support services based on funding. Participating in STEP will not impact participants' SNAP benefits.

To get started with the Step program, and to connect with a STEP Coach, participants should contact their WorkSource Liaison or their local WorkSource Center.

The Training Unemployment Insurance (TUI) program

For individuals receiving benefits from the Unemployment Insurance Program and seeking training or education while collecting unemployment insurance, the Training Unemployment Insurance (TUI) program may be a valuable option. Designed for dislocated workers—those who have become unemployed and are unlikely to return to their previous industry—the TUI program offers support for self-sufficiency. 

While the TUI program does not provide training funds, it eliminates the requirement to actively search for and be available for work to receive benefits. This flexibility allows participants to attend school full-time and focus on acquiring the skills needed for future employment. The TUI application can be found here.