Our Mission: The East Cascades Works supports the talent needs of employers, and maximizes and aligns investments in the career goals of individuals to fuel a thriving economy. Our Vision: We envision an East Cascades region with thriving communities where residents have access to education and training which leads to living-wage jobs, and businesses find the qualified talent they need to succeed. Our Values: -We are all East Cascades Works Ambassadors -We embrace equity and inclusion -We are trusted experts in workforce development and rigorous stewards of public funds -We are collaborative neutral conveners -We inspire a call to action -We are results-driven -We are innovative problem solvers
East Cascades Works的外部链接
1001 SW Disk Drive
Suite 250
US，OR，Bend，97702
?? Oh the places we'll go ?? Wanna see our Business Services Program Manager's 2024 year in review? Check out just some of the places Kristyn Fix visited to learn and to support workforce development!
In the 2023 program year, our WorkSource Oregon partners supported over 550 individuals in completing workforce programs and going on to have a $13.6 million economic impact in our region. The work we do to advance individuals into living wage jobs, support those with barriers, assist businesses in retaining employees, and interrupt generational poverty is so important. Check out the #ECWorks and State of Oregon #WIOA impact reports below!
Tomorrow - March 5 - will be the first time the 119th Congress holds an official hearing about the public workforce system and its authorizing legislation. My hopes going into the hearing? That the full picture of what a workforce board does in/means to its community clearly comes through. https://lnkd.in/eMSVXmEZ
We are excited to support the Columbia Gorge Community College (CGCC) College & Career Expo 2025, happening on?April 18, 2025! This is a unique opportunity to connect with local employers, explore educational pathways, and attend valuable workshops designed to support your career and academic goals. They are now recruiting businesses, employers, and industry partners to participate as vendors in the expo! Scan the QR code for more info.
March 1 is World Compliment Day When we receive a compliment, we feel valued and appreciated—two core emotional human needs. In the workplace, feeling valued can be the difference between an engaged, well-performing colleague versus a disengaged, under-performing colleague. Not only do we emotionally respond to compliments, but physically, our brain’s response is the same as being paid monetary rewards. Some studies suggest that this brain activity is correlated with higher levels of skills consolidation—an integral type of learning we do in our sleep. https://lnkd.in/gHG8i7-h
?? Today, we announced three major milestones at a press conference in our training center – next to the site of our future Campus Center building! ?? The real estate closing for our future central campus! ?? Our 25th anniversary! ?? The launch of our Legacy 25 capital campaign! Thank you to all of our program participants, our supporters, and the entire Central Oregon region as we embark on this next chapter of Heart of Oregon Corps! Thanks to our HOC VIPs for their remarks and enthusiasm today: Laura Handy, HOC Executive Director; Zavier Borja, Visit Bend’s Director of Destination Stewardship and HOC graduate; Ed Fitch, Mayor of Redmond; and Miles Rosales, current HOC YouthBuild Team Leader.
?? Upcoming March 3 Deadline ?? Oregon Student Aid scholarships are now open and there is an upcoming deadline next week! The HECC Office of Student Access and Completion (OSAC) encourages student to explore than 600 scholarships available through OSAC Scholarships. Students can apply to many awards at one time through the OSAC Scholarship Application, open now through March 3, 2025.
Curious about the Hub? Now’s your chance! If you’ve heard about the Mid-Columbia Innovation Hub but haven’t had the chance to check it out, this event is for you. Join us and connect with a dynamic community of innovators, entrepreneurs, and business leaders in the Columbia Gorge and beyond. Whether you’re a: ? Startup, entrepreneur, or small business owner ? Investor looking for new opportunities ? Mentor eager to share your expertise ? Business support service provider ? Partner organization — We’d love to see you there! Come network, learn, and be part of the growing innovation ecosystem.
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Register today for the Oregon Innovation Showcase, presented by Business Oregon! Taking place May 19-20, 2025, the Oregon Innovation Showcase is your gateway to Oregon’s thriving startup scene. Whether you’re an investor, entrepreneur, or part of an early-stage company, don’t miss the chance to: ? Connect with investors seeking transformative opportunities. ? Learn from Oregon-grown success stories and discover emerging startups. ? See how Oregon’s supportive ecosystem reduces risks and drives innovation. ? Explore the unique focus on deep tech—industries requiring long-term development, distinct from software and consumer products. Time is running out to save big! Early Bird registration for the Oregon Innovation Showcase ends Friday, February 28th. Register now and save $100!
The Mid-Columbia Innovation Hub is an initiative of MCEDD that is funded primarily by Business Oregon. The Hub is designed to promote traded-sector business in the Mid-Columbia Region by cultivating #innovation and #entrepreneurship throughout the Columbia River Gorge. We connect #founders and #smallbusinesses to our abundant local resources, to ensure a vibrant and robust local economy. Learn more by visiting the Hub's site at: https://lnkd.in/g3qcwXaq. #RuralBusiness