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🦃 Give the Stove the Night Off! 🍕 Thanksgiving Eve is a BIG night for pizza! 🍗 And when you dine at Abby's Legendary Pizza on November 27 from 4-9 PM, you’re not just filling up—you’re funding futures! 20% of all sales go to Youth Career Connect to support local youth in finding internships and career pathways! Don’t stress—grab pizza and relax. #EatForACause #YouthCareerConnect #ThanksgivingBreak

Our Economic Symposium at The Dalles Civic Auditorium brought out the Gorge's business community to hear Washington State's USDA Rural Development Director Helen Price Johnson speak about the agency's accomplishments, programs, and resources. This was followed up by a Main Street small business owners panel and an Agricultural business owners panel who spoke about the challenges that their businesses face to remain viable in our changing climate and economy. We would like to thank our event sponsors: The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce, Business Oregon, Umpqua Bank, NW Natural, and Columbia River Insurance. And a big thanks to The Dalles Civic Auditorium for the event space and Cherry City Catering for the delicious breakfast and snacks!

Our 2024 Tech Showcase was a huge, sold-out success! It was especially great to see our new members and sponsors mingle with our longstanding members, as the GTA approaches our 20th year! Over thirty individuals took the stage to introduce themselves to the Gorge Tech Community during the one-minute pitch opportunity. A big thank you to the Mid-Columbia Innovation Hub for co-hosting, to our wonderful GTA sponsors, to The Ruins in Hood River for hosting, and Lake Taco for the amazing food!

If you happen to be in The Dalles area tomorrow, you have an opportunity to meet #BusinessServices representative Susana Flores at this no host lunch with The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce. #MeetAndGreet #WorkSourceOregon #EmployerServices https://lnkd.in/g8cz-ftr

Men’s mental health is very often ignored or neglected, but the struggles are real. This November, let’s stand with those who face silent battles, break down stigmas, and remind every man that it's okay to seek support. November: Men's Mental Health Awareness Month.

Yesterday we encouraged #Employers to consider #SecondChanceHiring as a valuable #TalentPipeline. Today we feature Opportunity Oregon, one of our #partners making great strides in assisting this talent with finding the right opportunities. Visit their LinkedIn page, give them a follow and check out the prosperous partnerships they are building. We would be remiss to not mention the Co-founder and Executive Director Nancy Pance who has been the driving force in fostering partnerships across Oregon. Thank you Nancy for your partnership and the great work you are doing for this special population. If you are interested in learning more about second chance hiring or connecting with some of this great talent, reach out to #WorkSourceOregon, Nancy or Opportunity Oregon directly. #WorkforceDevelopment #BusinessServices https://lnkd.in/gM5T6c_r

That's a wrap on WORKing Together 2024! Our team, partners, board members, providers, and community stakeholders showed up in numbers this year for another inspirational workforce development conference, hosted by Oregon Workforce Partnership. We "passed the ball" to our colleagues at Willamette Workforce Partnership for next year's conference after learning, growing, and collaborating again this year.

Heart of Oregon Corps is thrilled to welcome five new members to our Board of Directors! This week, we’re spotlighting our second new board member: Grant Jeffrey. Grant shared that joining Heart of Oregon as a board member is both a profound honor and a deeply personal mission of his. His journey— from a high school history teacher to his current role at NeighborImpact— has been guided by his commitment to empathy and public service. Through Heart of Oregon, Grant has seen the remarkable impact of community support and youth empowerment in action. Serving on the board allows him to advance a cause that aligns closely with his values, helping to create transformative opportunities for young people. For Grant, being part of an organization that makes such a tangible difference in our community is a true privilege. We are delighted to have Grant on our team— join us in giving him a warm welcome! 

In this episode of Workforce on the Mic presented by NAWDP, they shine a light on the importance of advocating for and supporting inclusive policies that ensure opportunities for individuals with disabilities in workforce programs and employment. Learn more about the importance of breaking down barriers and creating a future where everyone has the chance to thrive in a meaningful career. National Association of Workforce Development Professionals (NAWDP)

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