WorkSource Oregon Invites Job Seekers To AT&T Hiring Event In Tigard - 03/17/26

For immediate release: March 17, 2026

Media Contact: communications@employ.oregon.gov

WorkSource Oregon Invites Job Seekers to AT&T Hiring Event in Tigard

TIGARD, Ore. — WorkSource Oregon invites job seekers to attend a hiring event with AT&T at its Tigard location on Thursday, March 19, 2026, from 10 a.m. to noon. AT&T staff will be on site to conduct interviews for field sales representative positions. Participants are encouraged to bring their resume.

“We’re excited to partner with WorkSource Oregon to connect talented job seekers with meaningful opportunities at AT&T,” said Joshua Glover, AT&T associate director of In-Home Solutions Northwest States. “Events like this help us meet people where they are, highlight the wide range of careers available in technology and telecommunications, and continue building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.”

“This is a great opportunity for folks to connect directly with a hiring employer,” said Jim Pfarrer, director of Workforce Operations with the Oregon Employment Department. “This is the time to make a strong impression, and job seekers should come ready to talk about their strengths and experience. Our staff will be on hand to offer resume guidance and help applicants prepare for their interview.”

Successful applicants must have one year of commissions sales experience, a driver’s license, and a clean driving record. The positions are full-time and pay a base salary, plus an uncapped commission. New hires will receive eight days of paid training.

“WorkSource Oregon - Tigard is pleased to bring this exciting event to job seekers in the Portland metro area,” said Jeffrey Janssen, business and employment specialist. “Even if this event isn’t for you, we still encourage you to come into one of our centers. This is just one example of the many services we offer at no cost to help people find a job or get the training they need to be successful.”

The Oregon Employment Department and WorkSource Oregon are proud to partner with businesses and employers across the state in finding qualified employers. If you are interested in collaborating on a hiring event or learning more about our resources for employers, please contact EmployerServices@oregon.gov.

Date:  Thursday, March 19
Time:  10 a.m. to noon
Location:  WorkSource Oregon - Tigard

11950 SW Garden Place, Suite 100, Tigard, OR 97223

Email: Jeffrey.J.Janssen@employ.oregon.gov

Website: https://www.worksourceoregon.org/events/2026-03-19/att-hiring-event/

About Workforce Operations and WorkSource Oregon

The Oregon Employment Department’s Workforce Operations division is a partner in WorkSource Oregon, a consortium of state agencies and local workforce boards, and operates 37 WorkSource Oregon centers across the state. WorkSource Oregon offers a wide range of free services to job seekers, employers, and businesses, including personalized career coaching, resume writing, job search strategies, support for job postings and hiring incentives, and access to labor-market data. Visit worksourceoregon.org for more information.  

Equal Opportunity Statement

WorkSource Oregon (WSO) is an equal opportunity agency. WSO provides free help so you can use our services. Some examples are sign language and spoken-language interpreters, written materials in other languages, large print, audio, and other formats. To get help, please call 503-947-1680. TTY users call 711. You can also send an email to EmployerServices@oregon.gov. 

WorkSource Oregon (WSO) es una agencia de igualdad de oportunidades. WSO proporciona ayuda gratuita para que usted pueda utilizar nuestros servicios. Algunos ejemplos son intérpretes de lengua de señas e idiomas hablados, materiales escritos en otros idiomas, letra grande, audio y otros formatos. Para obtener ayuda, por favor llame al 503-947-1680. Usuarios de TTY pueden llamar al 711. También puede enviar un correo electrónico a EmployerServices@oregon.gov. 

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WorkSource Oregon Invites Job Seekers To Job Fair For Autistic Community Activity Program - 03/16/26

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 16, 2026

Media Contact: communications@employ.oregon.gov

WorkSource Oregon Invites Job Seekers to Job Fair for Autistic Community Activity Program

OREGON CITY, Ore. – WorkSource Oregon invites job seekers to a job fair with the Autistic Community Activity Program (ACAP) on Wednesday, March 18,10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the WorkSource center in Oregon City. This is an opportunity to learn about summer jobs in the Portland-Metro area to help people with autism build lasting life skills. ACAP staff will be on site to share more information and conduct interviews for one-on-one assistants with their summer program. There is no cost to attend, and participants are encouraged to bring their resumes.

“Are you looking for the most fun you’ve ever had in a summer job? Come work with ACAP in an active and engaging environment where you get to meet new people and make friends,” said Brooke Pyper, chief operating officer at ACAP. “This allows you to serve the community, explore Portland, and help autistic individuals build lasting life skills. You will work in groups, travel around the city, enjoy the sun, and engage with clients to ensure their goals are met.”

Assistants will earn $18 to $23 per hour during ACAP’s 2026 summer season, which runs from June through August. Internships and work-study hours are also available.

“WorkSource Oregon is excited to support job seekers as they explore a wide range of employment opportunities — from seasonal positions to roles that make a meaningful impact in their communities,” said Jim Pfarrer, director of Workforce Operations with the Oregon Employment Department. “The ACAP Job Fair is a great example of that commitment, and an opportunity for job seekers to make a strong impression. They should come ready to talk about their strengths and experience. Our staff will be on hand to help applicants prepare for their interview.”

The Oregon Employment Department and WorkSource Oregon are proud to partner with businesses and employers across the state in finding qualified employers. If you are interested in collaborating on a hiring event or learning more about our resources for employers, please contact EmployerServices@oregon.gov.

Date: Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Time: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Location: WorkSource Oregon - Oregon City

506 High St., Oregon City, OR 97045

Email: mariann.y.rangel@employ.oregon.gov

Event website: https://www.worksourceoregon.org/events/2026-03-18/autistic-community-activity-program-job-fair/

About Workforce Operations and WorkSource Oregon

The Oregon Employment Department’s Workforce Operations division is a partner in WorkSource Oregon, a consortium of state agencies and local workforce boards, and operates 37 WorkSource Oregon centers across the state. WorkSource Oregon offers a wide range of free services to job seekers, employers, and businesses, including personalized career coaching, resume writing, job search strategies, support for job postings and hiring incentives, and access to labor-market data. Visit worksourceoregon.org for more information.  

Equal Opportunity Statement

WorkSource Oregon (WSO) is an equal opportunity agency. WSO provides free help so you can use our services. Some examples are sign language and spoken-language interpreters, written materials in other languages, large print, audio, and other formats. To get help, please call 503-947-1680. TTY users call 711. You can also send an email to EmployerServices@oregon.gov. 

WorkSource Oregon (WSO) es una agencia de igualdad de oportunidades. WSO proporciona ayuda gratuita para que usted pueda utilizar nuestros servicios. Algunos ejemplos son intérpretes de lengua de señas e idiomas hablados, materiales escritos en otros idiomas, letra grande, audio y otros formatos. Para obtener ayuda, por favor llame al 503-947-1680. Usuarios de TTY pueden llamar al 711. También puede enviar un correo electrónico a EmployerServices@oregon.gov. 

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Employment Department Shares Plan To Improve Customer Service And Strengthen Oregon’s Workforce System - 03/05/26

For Immediate Release: March 5, 2026

Media Contact:  Communications@employ.oregon.gov

Governor Tina Kotek Press Office: governors.press@oregon.gov

Employment Department Shares Plan to Improve Customer Service and Strengthen Oregon’s Workforce System

The agency outlines 101 prioritized actions and long-term initiatives, many already underway

SALEM, Ore. —  The Oregon Employment Department (OED) has released a comprehensive report on its ongoing effort to improve customer service and strengthen Oregon’s public workforce system. The action plan meets expectations outlined by Governor Tina Kotek and demonstrates progress already underway under Director Andrew R. Stolfi.

“Oregonians deserve the best customer service we can provide to make sure they have what they need, especially in times of employment transition,” Governor Tina Kotek said. “The department is taking these issues head on, and the action areas identified in the director’s report will help get us there.”

At the Governor’s direction, OED conducted a review of the customer experience across Unemployment Insurance (UI), Paid Leave Oregon (Paid Leave), Contributions & Recovery (C&R), WorkSource Oregon (WSO), and the Frances Online system. The resulting Customer Service and Workforce Strategies Action Plan includes a prioritized list of 101 customer-focused action steps that fall into four main categories:

• Customer service improvements
• Organizational improvements
• Improvements to Frances Online
• Improvements to the public workforce system

The actions range from high-impact, short-term initiatives to long-term system changes, with the following projects as the highest, most immediate priorities:

• Use AI-assisted tools to improve customer service and employee workflows for faster resolution of common and complex issues.
• Review and simplify all customer-facing communications so customers better understand OED’s processes and can more easily receive benefits.
• Equip WorkSource Oregon centers with additional tools to help customers navigate UI claims.
• Improve how the agency collects and analyzes data to support well-informed goal setting, process improvement, and accountability.
• Create an online live claim status tracker so customers know where they are and what to expect at each step of the process for Paid Leave Oregon and UI.
• Consolidate Title I and Title III Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act (WIOA) administration and funding within OED to improve efficiency and accountability within Oregon’s public workforce system.

“This action plan reflects OED’s deep commitment to improving the services we provide,” OED Director Andrew R. Stolfi said. “It draws from our strengths and is centered on the customer experience, which is where our focus will remain.

When Stolfi joined OED as director, the Governor asked him to lead a thorough review of the agency and develop a comprehensive plan to improve customer service and advance OED’s workforce development mission. In pursuing this directive, OED gathered extensive feedback from across the state through surveys, focus groups, and interviews with more than 5,000 customers, 850 employees, and 240 frontline staff. That feedback revealed clear, consistent themes across programs and communities, including the need for clearer, faster, and more predictable service for Paid Leave and UI customers, and simpler processes and clearer guidance for employers that engage with OED’s business services.

“Our goal was to identify what is working, where barriers exist, and what improvements will make the greatest difference for the people and businesses we serve,” said Director Stolfi. “You can draw a direct line between the feedback we received and the actions outlined in this plan.”

A plan summary, a categorized list of prioritized actions, and the full action plan are available on the OED website. OED will continue to share progress updates and engage with customers, partners, and the public as we move forward.

“We’ve already started working on many of these projects, and Oregonians should expect to see many changes and improvements in the coming months,” Stolfi said. “Customer service is our top priority, and we will not rest until every Oregonian gets the services they expect in a timely manner.”

The agency has already improved in some key customer service metrics. For example, from July 2025 through January 2026 in Unemployment Insurance, the average time to answer a call was 22 minutes faster than the same seven-month period the prior year, despite a 13.6 percent increase in initial claims filed. The Paid Leave program has also reduced the average time it takes for staff to decide on a claim by 5.8 days, despite a 17.6 percent increase in application volume. This indicates improvements in operational efficiency, even while more Oregonians are using these programs.

“We are encouraged by the progress we’ve already made but recognize that we must continue improving in order to provide the level of customer service Oregonians deserve,” Stolfi said. “This plan lays out exactly how we’ll do that.”

About the Oregon Employment Department

The Oregon Employment Department (OED) provides economic stability to Oregon communities by providing vital services to both businesses and workers.  OED supports businesses with finding qualified job candidates, labor market information, tax incentives and support, and retaining talent through economic downturns. OED promotes employment through wage replacement benefits during unemployment and significant life events, job placement, training, and useful career information. Learn more at employment.oregon.gov.

The Oregon Employment Department (OED) is an equal opportunity agency. OED provides free help so you can use our services. Some examples are sign language and spoken language interpreters, written materials in other languages, large print, audio, and other formats. To get help, please call 503-947-1444. TTY users call 711. You can also send an email to communications@employ.oregon.gov.

El Departamento de Empleo de Oregon (OED) es una agencia de igualdad de oportunidades. El OED proporciona ayuda gratuita para que usted pueda utilizar nuestros servicios. Algunos ejemplos son intérpretes de lengua de señas e idiomas hablados, materiales escritos en otros idiomas, letra grande, audio y otros formatos. Para obtener ayuda, por favor llame al 503-947-1444. Usuarios de TTY pueden llamar al 711. También puede enviar un correo electrónico a communications@employ.oregon.gov.

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Press Release: Oregon Private Job Vacancies Flatten Out In 2025 - 02/26/26

For Immediate Release: Feb. 26, 2026

Media Contact:  Communications@employ.oregon.gov;

Anna Johnson, Senior Research Analyst, Anna.L.Johnson@employ.oregon.gov

Oregon Private Job Vacancies Flatten Out in 2025

SALEM, Ore. — Oregon private employers reported 58,500 job openings at any given time in 2025. This was essentially unchanged from the 57,800 job openings seen in 2024, according to new data from the Oregon Employment Department’s Job Vacancy Survey.

In research published today, senior research analyst Anna Johnson reports that the health care and social assistance industry saw the strongest level of hiring in 2025, with over a quarter of all vacancies coming from companies in that sector. Most job openings across the state tended to be for full-time and permanent positions. Vacancies with higher education requirements also had a greater likelihood for prior experience requirements, and higher average wages.

Oregon saw record high levels of job vacancies in the recovery from the pandemic recession in 2021 and 2022. Vacancies returned to pre-pandemic levels in 2024 and 2025. For the full analysis, see the article Oregon Private Job Vacancies: 2025 Job Vacancies Remained Flat.

About Workforce and Economic Research

The Workforce and Economic Research Division of the Oregon Employment Department develops and distributes quality economic and workforce information to help Oregonians make informed decisions and support a thriving economy. Staff collect data from state and federal records and surveys; analyze the available information; and share insights with the public in a variety of ways, including regular reports, publications, and the website, QualityInfo.org.

The Oregon Employment Department (OED) is an equal opportunity agency. OED provides free help so you can use our services. Some examples are sign language and spoken language interpreters, written materials in other languages, large print, audio, and other formats. To get help, please call 503-947-1444. TTY users call 711. You can also send an email to communications@employ.oregon.gov.

El Departamento de Empleo de Oregon (OED) es una agencia de igualdad de oportunidades. El OED proporciona ayuda gratuita para que usted pueda utilizar nuestros servicios. Algunos ejemplos son intérpretes de lengua de señas e idiomas hablados, materiales escritos en otros idiomas, letra grande, audio y otros formatos. Para obtener ayuda, por favor llame al 503-947-1444. Usuarios de TTY pueden llamar al 711. También puede enviar un correo electrónico a communications@employ.oregon.gov.

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