[Comm-partners] Tuesday Tidbits- Employment & Training Resources

Tue Jan 20 11:33:24 PST 2026

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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

[cid:image021.png at 01DC8A00.90F9DF00]TransPonder has a Community Job Board Google Group (email list/listserv)! This listserv is a communication platform where we can share job listings and other professional development opportunities at LGBTQIA2S+ friendly organizations/businesses.

If you are looking for additional support with employment navigation/job searching; please see the Job Skills Program Page
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe4d1LEDgBdgLN2oMHQimxXdgByDAxLBdSGsHyFpP4pxaLUNA/viewform

[cid:image022.png at 01DC8A00.90F9DF00]15th Night Part Time Opportunity- Community Health Worker training Coordinator (CHW)
The CHW Training Coordinator is an important role that helps to address many of the social determinants of health by supporting the development and sustainability of the CHW workforce in Lane County by facilitating 15th Night’s Oregon Health Authority (OHA)–approved CHW training curriculum.
For more information and to apply visit the link: https://jobs.gusto.com/postings/msh-consulting-northwest-community-health-worker-training-coordinator-d7cc67fc-13ca-474a-be46-34d07136a413

[CASA of Lane County | Springfield OR]CASA of Lane County is looking for Executive Director
This hands-on, people-centered role is about bringing people together, strengthening systems that matter, and leading an organization filled with passionate staff, volunteers, and partners who show up every day for kids who need an advocate. If you want to make a real difference for children in foster care, this is your chance to see the impact of your leadership not just in numbers or reports but in a stronger, more resilient community.

For more information visit the link: https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=7a9cd423504e0b3a&from=appshareios

TRAINING RESOURCES

[cid:image009.png at 01DC89EE.E962F2B0]Lane Council Of Governments LCOG-Volunteer Opportunities!
Volunteer opportunities for SNAP recipient between the ages of 18 and 64 with Able-Bodied Adult Without Dependents (ABAWD) status and need to meet new SNAP work requirements, LCOG has volunteer opportunities that count towards required hours!

-Opportunities available across Lane County
-Must be age 18+
-Background check required

Fill out our online interest form today to get started: https://bit.ly/3I8T7eP

[cid:image023.png at 01DC8A00.90F9DF00] Relief Nursery Adult Addictions Peer Support Specialist

Peer Support Specialist training provides the fundamental information needed to work with substance use/ co-occurring disorders population.
Dates: February 18,19,20,23, &24th
Time:8:00am-4:30pm
Via Zoom
To register or for questions Please call or email Lorien Emmerich
541-485-0007 ext 209 or 458-247-9065
lorieem at reliefnursery.org<mailto:lorieem at reliefnursery.org>
See attached flier for more details

[cid:image024.png at 01DC8A00.90F9DF00]Small Business Workshops
Learn about Developing a Business Plan, which is crucial to starting and managing a business successfully. workshops presented in partnership with Key bank educators.

Workshops are the 2nd Thursday of each month through May at the Downtown Library:
- Feb. 12: How to Get Credit
- March 12: How to Use Credit
- April 9: Financial Statements
- May 14: Financial Emergencies

For more information or Library events, visit the link: https://www.eugene-or.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=35440

[cid:image025.png at 01DC8A00.90F9DF00]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:image026.png at 01DC8A00.90F9DF00]Talk time for those who are learning English.
practice conversational English and meet new people in a relaxed environment. For speakers of other languages who are learning English. Adult students enrolled in an ESL class can drop in to get homework help. Free.

Through March 18 at the Downtown Library, drop in anytime during the session:
- Wednesdays, 4-5:30 p.m.
- Saturdays, 10-11:30 a.m.

Hora para Conversar: practica tu inglés conversando y conoce gente nueva en un ambiente relajado. Para gente que habla otro idioma y está aprendiendo inglés. Si eres un estudiante adulto inscrito en una clase de inglés, puedes pasar sin cita para recibir ayuda con las tareas. Gratis.

Hasta el 18 de mar. en la Biblioteca Pública de Eugene (Centro), puedes entrar en cualquier momento durante la reunión:
- Los miércoles de 4-5:30 p.m.
- Los sábados de 10 a 11:30 a.m.
For more information or Library events, visit the link: https://www.eugene-or.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=32413

IMPORTANT REPEAT RESOURCES

[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/

[cid:image028.png at 01DC8A00.90F9DF00]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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