[Comm-partners] Tuesday Tidbits Employment & Training Resources

Tue Dec 23 08:09:48 PST 2025

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Tuesday Tidbits are short, specific info bites you can use and share to increase collective knowledge of Lane County's wide-ranging community resource landscape.
Below you will find local Employment and Training resources for prospective employees to learn specific skills and information that will help them obtain a job and/or perform well in their jobs.
As always, ODHS staff please visit and bookmark the D5 Community Resources OWL page<https://dhsoha.sharepoint.com/teams/Hub-ODHS-District5/SitePages/Community-Resources.aspx> for resources, flier library and more.

Questions, requests, feedback? Send it our way – D5 Communications D5Communications at odhsoha.oregon.gov<mailto:D5Communications at odhsoha.oregon.gov>

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

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Springfield Education Foundation Employment Opportunity!
Seeking a dynamic, mission-driven Executive Director to lead our growing organization and advance our work empowering student success through community engagement.

This role partners closely with an active Board of Directors, Springfield Public Schools, and community stakeholders to grow financial support, strengthen relationships, and guide the strategic direction of SEF. The Executive Director serves as the public face of the Foundation while overseeing development, operations, and program support.

📅 Position open until filled, first review of applications will begin January 11, 2026
📍 Springfield, Oregon
💼 Full-time | Salary range: $60,000–$75,000 (DOE)
🔗 Learn more and apply: SEFLane.org/job-openings

[cid:image004.png at 01DC7351.FD39A170]Northwest Dog Project Job Opportunity!
Looking for kennel staff member to join our small but mighty team. This role is hands-on, meaningful, and perfect for someone who finds joy in caring for rescue dogs, isn’t afraid to get their hands dirty, and wants to be part of the dogs daily care, wellbeing and growth ❤️

• Sunday–Thursday shifts
• Mornings/Afternoons
• 30+ hours/week
• Previous dog handling experience preferred

If you’re reliable, kind, and want to be part of a compassionate and supportive team that truly puts the dogs first, we’d love to hear from you!

📧 Send your resume to info at northwestdogproject.org<mailto:info at northwestdogproject.org>

Flier online at: https://www.instagram.com/p/DSXw_wjD2-T/?igsh=N3BzdGszcWRiOHJj

[cid:image006.png at 01DC73E3.7C3AF000]<https://www.kidsfirstcenter.net/>Kids FIRST employment opportunities!
They are looking for a Medical Assistant/Case Manager and Bilingual Victim Advocate Case Manager.
Join a multidisciplinary team to provide high-quality, compassionate care to children and families who experience or witness violence.

Learn more and apply: https://kidsfirst.applicantpool.com/jobs/

TRAINING RESOURCES

[cid:image020.png at 01DC73E3.7C3AF000]TransPonder Interview Workshop- FREE!
14+ LGBTQIA people and allies welcome. (Legal Guardian signature required for those under 18)⁠⁠
01/08/2026 5:30pm-7:00pm⁠
Register on Job Skill Program Interest Form  https://www.transponderoregon.org/job-skills-program ⁠
Location shared with RSVP list. This is an in-person event in Eugene, OR.⁠

[cid:image021.png at 01DC73E3.7C3AF000]<https://lcsnw.org/>Lutheran Community Services Northwest is offering a FREE online citizenship class!
Format: Online via Zoom
Schedule: Wednesdays, 6:00 – 8:30 PM
Dates: January 14th – March 18
Cost: Free (registration required)

How to Register: Complete the New Student Form<https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=GV7e6yO0s02mqnAvEN8Rd23DGK81GahGlmDVQXbb1gFUOElaN1MzS1YwNjRPSTYxRENQVUI2TVlVNy4u&route=shorturl>. After submitting, participants will receive a confirmation email with next steps.

Eligibility: Permanent Residents (Green Card holders) may apply for U.S. citizenship:
·                     90 days before their 5-year anniversary, or
·                     90 days before their 3-year anniversary if married to a U.S. citizen.

For questions or more information, please contact me at oyeager at lcsnw.org<mailto:oyeager at lcsnw.org> or 503-731-9583.

Fliers attached

[National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) - Opportunity Starts at Home]<https://namilane.org/>NAMI Lane County is hosting a training to become a mental health advocate & leader
Facilitators lead support groups and classes and support individuals living with a mental health condition and/or family and friends with a loved one living with mental health conditions.

Training dates: January 31st & February 1st via ZOOM
Call 541-343-7688 or email events at namilane.org<mailto:events at namilane.org>  for more details or to register
Link to flier: https://www.instagram.com/p/DSTaOnFjRmc/

IMPORTANT REPEAT RESOURCES

[cid:image023.png at 01DC73E3.7C3AF000]TransPonder Job Skills Social Hour- FREE!
This is a time and place to hang out, network and socialize with fellow job seekers! This is an opportunity to build connections and discuss your job search experience with peers in your community. There will be staff from TransPonder present to lightly facilitate the event. (If you are looking for a more structured space, try one of our support groups: QTBIPOC Group, Trans & Disability Group, Trans Community Support Group, TransParent Group.)

Second Wednesday of the Month | 4:00 - 5:00 PM

Location will be sent to RSVP list prior to the event. Free parking available.

18+ LGBTQIA people and allies are welcome.

To register visit: https://www.transponderoregon.org/jssh

[cid:image024.png at 01DC73E3.7C3AF000]2026 Career Expo Events — an incredible opportunity for high school juniors and seniors to explore hands-on careers in civil construction.

Students will experience real-world equipment operation, leadership and communication projects, and career exploration activities that showcase the many paths available in the construction trades.

🗓 Event Dates:
February 26 • March 12 • April 16 • May 6–7
🕥 Time: 10:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. (Lunch provided)
📍 Location: Knife River Training Center
🎟 Registration:

Participation has first come, first served, limited to 20 students per high school.

Register now ➡️ https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=3uT6u8bizUOOc7u8_zvzOrU49ML1wMlHvTLauF93J4xUNkZaUU5WOFVaRFAxMzZXODM4RlFZUzhCMi4u

See the link for flier and more details https://www.instagram.com/p/DQCrmAbD__N/

Ready & Prepared Workshop Series

[Eugene, Oregon ...]PLAZA DE NUESTRA COMUNIDAD CLASSES- Adult Education for Latinx Community

*English as a Second Language
*Bilingual Computer skills
*US Citizenship Exam Preparation
*Oregon Drivers License Written exam Preparation

See calendar for event schedules https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SuY_Azmwvcu9y6eZCm-tDu05690m3yht/view

For more information or to register, call (541)686-8483 or See the link:
English:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdQ2fwO2E0DacTRoA9hLYdRkUuRvbdIwFig07BndLqHX1OvkA/viewform
Spanish:https://plazacomunidad.org/programs/language-literacy/additional-class-information

PLAZA DE NUESTRA COMUNIDAD- Business Program for Latinx entrepreneurs
A 12-week (36 hours) class with a curriculum specifically designed to help entrepreneurs learn the essentials of starting a business and graduate with a completed business plan. Our goal is to provide entrepreneurs the best possible chance of success by giving them the knowledge they need to succeed. Each client graduates with a completed business plan.
Topics covered include:

  *   Basic financial literacy
  *   Market research
  *   Business accounting
  *   Marketing and branding
  *   Legal incorporation and business structures
  *   Increasing profit margins
  *   Business administration
  *   and more…

Visit the website to learn more and get started
English: https://plazacomunidad.org/programs/business
Spanish: https://plazacomunidad.org/programs/business

Community Partners interested in subscribing to this email distribution list, please visit https://omls.oregon.gov/mailman/listinfo/comm-partners to register.

Ashley Holding She/Her/Hers
D5 Program Analyst/Community Partnership Coordinator
Oregon Department of Human Services
Self Sufficiency Program (SSP)
101 30th St, Springfield, OR 97478
Call or Text: 971-388-9077

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