Stand Downs Bring Services and Support to Veterans in Need
Homeless veterans, living on the streets, in the woods, in their cars, or drifting from couch to couch, may not feel welcome at too many public events. But each year, in communities all over Oregon, and all over the United States, one, two, or three-day Stand Downs are organized to reach out to honorably discharged veterans who are in need.
H2H isn't just another job site. We are a Yellow Ribbon-funded project with a special mission: to THANK YOU for your service by helping you find your perfect career.
We know that searching for a new job is a big undertaking. H2H was created to make it easy for Reserve Component service members to connect to and find jobs with military-friendly companies who are looking for employees with your training and skills.
A report on CBS Evening News focused on the high unemployment rate among veterans returning from the Middle East, and Oregon's efforts to help them find work.
WalMart Store Manager Colt Benson has been at the Cornelius location since it opened a year ago August 2010. From day one, Colt and his management team have supported veterans and the issues affecting them. To honor that support, the Washington County Veterans Representatives at WorkSource Beaverton/Hillsboro awarded the Cornelius WalMart the Patriot's Award.
The WorkSource Oregon Employment Department wants to express our thanks to veterans for serving and defending our nation. This Web site offers information and resources that can help with the transition to the civilian workforce. Our goal is to help you with employment, training, and education resources you need to be successful.
We have Veterans Representatives stationed around the state to assist you.
The employment process usually takes place when troops return home; however, Oregon's pilot project is focused on what can be done while soldiers are still in theater.
Veterans Representatives at WorkSource Oregon are professionals available around the state, whom are on hand to assist Veterans in realizing their full career potential. Jeff Baty is just one such example of the wide array of services available through the Veterans Employment Program as shown through his experience being placed at Columbia Helicopters.
An important step in your job search is to register in and use iMatchSkills, our award-winning online job matching tool. The vet reps use iMatchSkills to match your skills with job opportunities. Contact your Veterans Representative for assistance.
The Government Jobs link features websites for federal, state, county, and city job listings. Links to apprenticeship programs and America's Career InfoNet site are also good resources.
The WorkSource Oregon Employment Department wants to express our thanks to veterans for serving and defending our nation. This Web site offers information and resources that can help with the transition to the civilian workforce. Our goal is to help you with employment, training, and education resources you need to be successful. If you are a veteran, you may be eligible for "Priority of Service". This means you may receive priority in job referrals, employment counseling, job search workshops, referrals to training programs and more.
Please contact your local Veterans Representatives stationed around the state for more assistance.
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CBS Evening News spotlights Oregon National Guard
Veteran Takes Off with Columbia Helicopters
