WSPM-SEW Programs Services Booklet DIGITAL

PROGRAMS &
SERVICES

TABLE OF CONTENTS
SE Works & WorkSource Portland Metro SE..........................................2
PROGRAMS
Connect To Work Experience (WEX)......................................................3
Connect To Work....................................................................................3
Dahl Youth Education Center (GED).......................................................3
Experience Works...................................................................................3
Multnomah County Justice Reinvestment Program.......................................4
NewStart Reentry Resource Center........................................................4
NextGen Youth Program........................................................................4
Pre-Release Exit Program Washington County......................................5
Prisoner Reentry Employment Program (PREP)......................................5
Professional Immigrant Certification Program (PICP).............................5
Reentry Enhancement Coordination Program........................................6
Rethinking Job Search............................................................................6
Youth Career Connections......................................................................6
SERVICES
Department of Human Services – Self-Sufficiency Program...................7
Department of Human Services – Vocational Rehabilitation (VR)...........7
Discover Your Road to Success..............................................................7
Drop-In Job Search Assistance...............................................................7
Drop-In Resume.....................................................................................7
Exploratory Team Oregon Employment Department............................8
Goodwill.................................................................................................8
Manufacturing Workforce Liaison...........................................................8
National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC).......................................9
Oregon Health Insurance Exchange Enrollment....................................9
Resumes for Job Seekers with a Criminal Background..........................9
Talent Link...............................................................................................9
WorkForce Neighborhood Navigator..................................................10
WorkSource Advising...........................................................................10
Veteran’s Services.................................................................................11
TRAINING
Bankwork$............................................................................................12
Health Careers NW...............................................................................12
Job Corps.............................................................................................13
Reboot NW...........................................................................................13
TechRise PDX........................................................................................13
Train Oregon........................................................................................14
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SE Works &
WorkSource Portland Metro-SE
MISSION
SE Works’ mission is to strengthen the economic health and well-being
of our diverse Portland community by facilitating successful connections
between job seekers and employers.
EQUITY STATEMENT
SE Works’ Board, management and staff take pride in being culturally
and linguistically responsive and strive to constantly review and adapt
our agency policies, practices, service delivery and staff training to
enhance the quality of service. SE Work’s staff respond respectfully to
people of all ages, cultures, languages, races, ethnic backgrounds and
other factors in a manner that recognizes, affirms and values their worth
and protects and preserves the dignity of each individual. Staff reflect
this in their words, interactions and in the agency culture.
The Board and Staff of SE Works understand the issues related to
poverty, opportunity, choice and attachment and recognize their
role in power and the privilege inherent in their positions. SE Works
continuously trains staff and partner staff on issues of poverty,
compassionate seeing, trauma, cultural competence and responsivity,
and conducts annual staff retreats to examine assumptions, values,
beliefs, stereotypes and biases and assess how these affect our services
and influence relationships and interactions with customers
HISTORY
Founded in 1997, SE Works is a registered 501(c) 3 workforce
development agency with an extensive history of successfully
connecting employers to skilled applicants. As part of WorkSource
Oregon, the State’s public workforce system, we are here to help you
get a job, increase your skills, and explore training options.
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Connect To Work Experience (WEX)*
Program Description: WEX provides customized work experience
opportunities to job seekers referred by their Aligned Parter Network
Career Coach. A work experience is a paid internship of 240 hours where
SE Works acts as the employer of record.
Aligned partner/case manager referral required.
Connect To Work*
Program Description: Provides short term job placement assistance for
job seekers with a prior criminal background. Customers are enrolled
based on ability to follow through on program expectations. Once
employed, customers are provided 90 days of job retention services.
Customers are strongly encouraged to start attending Discover Your
Road to Success Workshop while waiting for their Connect to Work
Orientation.
Dahl Youth Education Center (GED)
Program Description: Provides academic and career development
services for youth aged 16 – 21.
Students can study to take the GED, recover credit, earn original credit
and prepare for transition to post-secondary education and/or career
training. Not an appropriate referral for high school graduates.
Experience Works
PROGRAMS
Program Description: Provides coaching and paid training to job
seekers that are 55 years of age and over. Job seekers must meet
specific income requirements. Priority services to Veterans, homeless
(or at risk of becoming homeless), disabled, low literacy, and non-native
English speakers.
*Program is funded in whole or in part by the Department of Labor. WorkSource is an equal opportunity employer/program.
Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. To place a free relay call in Oregon dial 711.
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Multnomah County Justice
Reinvestment Program*
Program Description: Provides case management to those recently
released from incarceration for the purpose of securing training and
employment.
All clients must be referred by Multnomah County Parole and
Probation. No outside referrals.
Job seekers must be enrolled in WorkSource and have completed WIOA
documentation prior to enrollment. Job seekers may request assistance
from the Skills Team in obtaining I-9 documentation.
NewStart Reentry Resource Center
Program Description: Provides employment placement, case
management, community referrals and support services to customers
following incarceration from State or Local Jails in Multnomah County
within the last two years.
Support services offered are: assistance with obtaining an ID, navigating
community resources for housing, health, treatment, family reunification,
disability services, housing referrals, and emergency vouchers.
Customers have access to phone, email, fax, internet and mailbox.
Drop in appointments are welcome. All customers receiving services
through New Start Reentry Resource Center will be registered through
WorkSource Portland Metro.
NextGen Youth Program
Program Description: The NextGen Youth Program provides career
coaching services for youth ages 16-24 with interests in careers and
training in healthcare, information technology, manufacturing, or
construction. Career Coaches from Portland Youth Builders (PYB),
Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization (IRCO), and Impact
NW, provide services 4 days per week on site.
For specific workshop and informational session times, please refer
to the workshop calendar at www.seworks.org
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*Program is funded in whole or in part by the Department of Labor. WorkSource is an equal opportunity employer/program.
Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. To place a free relay call in Oregon dial 711.

Pre-Release Exit Program
Washington County*
Program Description: A pre and post release program located in
the Washington County Jail focused on serving inmates who need
individualized employment services 20-45 days prior to release &
continue to provide post-release employment placement, credential
attainment, referral and navigation through the WorkSource system, as
well as follow up services.
Must be an inmate of Washington County Jail and referred by
Washington County Jail staff.
Prisoner Reentry Employment
Program (PREP)
Program Description: Provides case management and career coaching
to individuals who have prior criminal backgrounds so they can become
employed.
Assists customers in identifying and obtaining career track
employment, as well as resources. Must live in Portland to qualify.
Professional Immigrant Certification
Program
Program Description: This program is for immigrants or refugees with
professional degrees or certificates from their country of origin seeking
employment within their degree field.
To qualify customers must: Live in Portland and have a professional
degree/certificate from their country of origin.
For specific workshop and informational session times, please refer
to the workshop calendar at www.seworks.org
*Program is funded in whole or in part by the Department of Labor. WorkSource is an equal opportunity employer/program.
Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. To place a free relay call in Oregon dial 711.
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Reentry Enhancement Coordination
Program
Program Description: This program assists individuals released from
prison to transition back into the community. Referrals are made by
Multnomah County Justice Department. Services include employment
placement, case management, vocational training, and retention
services. Integrated Team includes DCJ, VOA, InAct, Bridges to Change,
& Parole and Probation.
All referrals are generated by Multnomah County Justice Department.
Referred clients only.
Rethinking Job Search*
Program Description: A series of workshops that aims to address
the emotional and social consequences of unemployment. Assists job
seekers in reestablishing their confidence, motivation, and accountability
while continuing to look for their next job.
This class is an allowable UI job search activity.
Eligibility Requirements: Current UI Claim
Youth Career Connections
Program Description: Works with youth ages 16 – 24 to assist in getting
them engaged with WorkSource products and services – including
connections to occupational skills training, GED resources, employment,
workshops and job readiness training.
Customers ages 18–24 must be registered with WorkSource. Youth ages
16–17 do not have to be registered. Justice involved youth encouraged
to apply.
Walk-Ins encouraged.
For specific workshop and informational session times, please refer
to the workshop calendar at www.seworks.org
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*Program is funded in whole or in part by the Department of Labor. WorkSource is an equal opportunity employer/program.
Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. To place a free relay call in Oregon dial 711.

Department of Human Services (DHS)
– Self-Sufficiency Program
Service Description: Provides job seekers with information about
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. Job
seekers can meet with a staff person on site to discuss program eligibility
requirements and complete an application for benefits.
Department of Human Services (DHS)
– Vocational Rehabilitation (VR)
Service Description: Provides job seekers with information about
services offered through Vocational Rehabilitation. Job seekers can
schedule time to meet with a VR Counselor on site if interested in
exploring possible program eligibility.
Discover Your Road to Success*
Service Description: Provides job seekers with prior criminal
backgrounds the tools needed to obtain employment in a changing and
challenging job market. Customers are also provided current job leads.
Drop-In Job Search Assistance
Service Description: Provides registered customers with one-on-one
job search assistance (e.g.: review of resumes, cover letters, etc.).
Drop-In Resume
SERVICES
Service Description: Provides customers with one-on-one resume
assistance.
Attending a resume workshop prior to Drop-in resume is strongly
preferred, but not required.
*Program is funded in whole or in part by the Department of Labor. WorkSource is an equal opportunity employer/program.
Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. To place a free relay call in Oregon dial 711.
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Exploratory Team
Oregon Employment Department
Service Description: Assist customers to navigate available WorkSource
services, such as:
• Career planning
• Training services
• Improvement of job search skills
• Obtaining employment
Customers pursuing Career and Training services will be guided
through a basic registration and iMatchSkills and will receive assistance
accessing:
Career Services:
• Job Search and Placement Assistance
• Skill Validation and Career Counseling
• Information on in-demand sectors and occupations
Training Services:
• Skill development workshops (resume, computer skills,
interviewing, social media use and soft skills)
• OJT, apprenticeships, and work based learning
Goodwill
Service Description: Goodwill provides job seekers with 1:1 job search
services (including resume and interview assistance) and facilitates job
clubs and workshops on site.
Manufacturing Workforce Liaison
Service Description: The Manufacturing Liaison is an employerfacing
initiative designed to connect small to medium sized Portland
manufacturers with middle-wage employment opportunities to qualified
underemployed and unemployed Portland residents.
This program does not provide client facing services or take referrals.
For specific workshop and informational session times, please refer
to the workshop calendar at www.seworks.org
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WorkSource is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to
individuals with disabilities. To place a free relay call in Oregon dial 711.

National Career Readiness Certificate
(NCRC)
Service Description: The NCRC is a portable, high stakes test that
measures skill level in Applied Math and Workplace Documents.
Customers can earn a Bronze, Silver, Gold or Platinum certification that
itemizes skills and abilities on the actual certification.
It is preferred that customers complete the online Skills Review prior to
signing up for the NCRC.
Oregon Health Insurance Exchange
Enrollment
Service Description: Customers will be provided one-on-one assistance
with a “Certified Assister” to accurately complete an application for the
Oregon Health Plan.
Resumes for Job Seekers with a Prior
Criminal Background
Service Description: A resume workshop for job seekers reentering
the community after incarceration. This workshop provides an overview
of how to write a resume, an overview of a cover letter, and hands-on
experience on the computer.
Talent Link*
Service Description: Talent link job seekers have priority consideration
for in demand jobs, receive one-on-one job search assistance/coaching
and weekly job leads.
Registered customers will complete the Talent Link tool kit and
become certified in the following five elements:
• Clear career objective
• IMatchSkills profile is complete
• Resume meets standards
• Soft skills assessment
• Interviewing skills
Upon completing the customer is certified as “work ready”.
*Program is funded in whole or in part by the Department of Labor. WorkSource is an equal opportunity employer/program.
Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. To place a free relay call in Oregon dial 711.
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WorkForce Neighborhood Navigator
Service Description: The Navigator is responsible for assisting
unemployed and underemployed residents of the Jade District and the
Division Midway Alliance to access services, training and employment
opportunities.
WorkSource Advising*
Service Description:
Provides customers with a variety of one-on-one services including:
• Resource assistance
• Access to support services
• Access to training and scholarships
• Employment skills review/assistance (i.e. resumes, cover
letters, etc.)
• Job Leads
• Referrals to other appropriate WorkSourse programs and
services
Customers can access advising with staff on the Skills Team by
appointment or during available Drop-in hours. It is recommended that
job seekers schedule appointments for any services that may require
more than 15 minutes of staff time.
Some services require that WIOA documentation be completed to
determine eligibility.
For specific workshop and informational session times, please refer
to the workshop calendar at www.seworks.org
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*Program is funded in whole or in part by the Department of Labor. WorkSource is an equal opportunity employer/program.
Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. To place a free relay call in Oregon dial 711.

Veteran’s Services
Service Description: Veteran outreach case management services
for harder-to-serve veterans (ex-offender, homeless, and/or lack of HS
diploma or GED).
Services include:
• Developing job training opportunities
• Job development
• Discharge upgrades
• Referrals to county veterans service officers for disability
evaluation or re-evaluation
• Referrals to VA hospitals for medical treatment, etc.
Eligibility requirements:
• Served on active duty for more than 180 days (not for training);
OR
• Discharged or released other than a dishonorable discharge;
OR
• MEDICALLY discharged regardless of the amount of Active Duty
time;
OR
• Member of a National Guard or Reserve unit activated/
federalized by presidential declaration and discharged or
released other than a dishonorable discharge.
For specific workshop and informational session times, please refer
to the workshop calendar at www.seworks.org
WorkSource is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon
request to individuals with disabilities. To place a free relay call in Oregon dial 711.
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BankWork$*
TRAINING
Program Description: Eight-week bank career training program
targeting low income individuals facing multiple barriers. Four cohorts of
25 participants are held per year. Job placement and retention services
are provided upon completion.
Customers must be:
• 18+ years and registered with WorkSource
• GED/HS Diploma
• Basic computer skills and English fluency
• Bondable with no felonies
Health Careers NW**
Program Description: Provides education and training to low-income
individuals for high demand careers in health care.
Program provides access to career coaching, Career Link, occupational
skills training, basic skills upgrade (GED, ELL, and Core Skills Mastery),
work experience, OJT, job development and job retention.
Program entrance is determined by a random assignment.
Registered customers must be:
• Receiving SNAP, TANF or Medicaid at enrollment
• 18+ , legal to work in the US
• Reside within the City of Portland
We will check criminal history that may prevent entry into occupation.
Customers must attend an orientation and meeting with a Career Coach
to determine eligibility and random assignment.
Those not selected to participate have the opportunity to access similar
WSPM services via the Skills Team.
For specific workshop and informational session times, please refer
to the workshop calendar at www.seworks.org
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*Program financed in whole or in part with funds provided by the U.S. Department of Labor.
**Program financed in whole or in part with funds provided by the Department of Health and HumanServices.
WorkSource is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to
individuals with disabilities. To place a free relay call in Oregon dial 711.

Job Corps
Program Description: Job Corps is a free education and training
program for youth 16-24 year old.
Parpicipants can:
• Earn a HS diploma or GED
• Obtain career training
• Job search assistance
Reboot NW*
Program Description: This program provides individualized career
planning, training and job placement services for qualified job seekers
in the areas of Advanced Manufacturing and Information Technology.
Interested job seekers should go to www.rebootNW.org and apply
online, or attend an Information Session.
To qualify, registered customers must:
• Laid off in the recent recession and have 6 consecutive months
of unemployment; OR
• Lost their primary job during the recession and have been under
employed since then; OR
• Currently an unemployed veteran (eligible spouses can also
access assistance)
For specific workshop and informational session times, please refer
to the workshop calendar at www.seworks.org
*Program financed in whole or in part with funds provided by the U.S. Department of Labor. WorkSource is an equal
opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to
individuals with disabilities. To place a free relay call in Oregon dial 711.
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TechRise PDX*
Program Description: TechRise PDX provides training and services for
young adults interested in careers in technology.
Program benefits include coaching, accelerated training pathways,
capstone projects, internships, apprenticeships, mentoring, job
placement, networking and peer support.
Eligibility requirements:
• 18-29 years old and legal to work in the U.S.
• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent
• Interest and fit for a tech industry career
• Willingness and availability to attend trainings in the Portland
Metro area
No prior experience in tech required.
Train Oregon*
Program Description: Train Oregon is a free online skill-building
gateway that provides access to thousands of hours of career
preparatory and training content.
Interested customers should request access from WorkSource staff.
Customers must take and complete one WorkSource+ course before
signing up for Premium Services.
For specific workshop and informational session times, please refer
to the workshop calendar at www.seworks.org
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*Program financed in whole or in part with funds provided by the U.S. Department of Labor. WorkSource is an equal
opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to
individuals with disabilities. To place a free relay call in Oregon dial 711.

Notes:

Notes:

7916 SE Foster Road, Suite 104 • Portland, OR 97206
P: 503-772-2300 • www.seworks.org