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SNAP Training & Employment Program (STEP)
WorkSource Portland Metro
​Multnomah County

Employment & Networking Events in Multnomah County

Program Information

The SNAP Training & Employment Program (STEP) at WorkSource Oregon is designed to assist individuals receiving SNAP benefits to obtain skills, training, work experience, and employment to increase their ability to obtain living-wage employment.

How to Participate

​Support Services for Participants

Connect with a STEP Career Coach for an initial informational appointment
Create short term employment and/or training goals 
Document the goals on an Opportunity Plan
Check in with your Career Coach twice per month to:
  • Discuss progress on goals
  • Create new goals/next steps
  • Document goals on an Opportunity Plan
  • Update your Career Coach on your status
  • Provide hire info when you get hired
  • Request Support Services
  • Support during your work search
  • Training funds to increase your employability
  • Transportation help (TriMet pass or gas card)
  • Driver License/State ID fee assistance
  • Data/Internet bill assistance
  • Interview clothes/shoes
  • PPE
  • and much more!

Report your new job to unlock additional benefits!
  • Work Clothes/shoes
  • Work Tools

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    Connect with your Career Coach

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    Create an Opportunity Plan

    Enter Your Goals:

    Take assessment to determine work readiness, career goals, or skills. Learn how to build an effective job search, including computer skills, resumes, interviews, job applications, networking, and other job search skills.
    Conduct a job search with support from your coach. They will help you plan your job search, find openings, apply for jobs, and review your results to help you reach your employment goals. You will meet or check in with your coach regularly.
    Explore options for education and training, research opportunities, and create an education plan. Could include GED, English Language Acquisition, Career / Technical, on-the-job training, short-term training, volunteering work experience, or others.
    Self-care plays an important role in your job search experience and success. Taking care of yourself reduces stress and helps you refocus on returning to work.
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Meet Your Career Coaches!

Career Coaches @ WorkSource Portland N/NE
Jay Hernandez
Manufacturing, Construction, Transportation, Logistics, Warehouse

(503) 280-6032
David Duncan
​Technology
(503) 280-6047
Bessie Ford
​All Other Sectors

(503) 280-6020
Rhonda Spaulding
​Healthcare, Social Services, Office/Admin 

(503) 280-6633

Portland N/NE | 30 N Webster St., Suite E, Portland, OR 97217 | (503) 280-6046
Portland SE | 7916 SE Foster Rd #104, Portland, OR 97206 | (503) 772-2300

Gresham (moved to new Rockwood location) | 18633 SE Stark St, Suite 201, Portland OR 97233 | (503) 669-7112

Due to Covid-19, WorkSource Portland Metro offices are temporarily closed to in-person services.
​We are currently providing services by phone and virtual workshops.

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  • HOME
  • WELCOME
  • Central Oregon
    • WorkSource Bend
    • WorkSource Madras
    • WorkSource Klamath
    • WorkSource Prineville
    • WorkSource Redmond
    • WorkSource The Dalles
  • Clackamas
  • Eastern Oregon
    • WorkSource Baker City
    • WorkSource Burns
    • WorkSource Canyon City
    • WorkSource Enterprise
    • WorkSource Hermiston
    • WorkSource La Grande
    • WorkSource Ontario
    • WorkSource Pendleton
  • Lane
    • WorkSource Lane
  • Mid-Willamette Valley
    • WorkSource Albany
    • WorkSource Dallas
    • WorkSource Yamhill
    • WorkSource Lebanon
    • WorkSource Salem
    • WorkSource Woodburn
  • Northwest
    • WorkSource Astoria
    • WorkSource Corvallis
    • WorkSource Lincoln City
    • WorkSource Newport
    • WorkSource St. Helens
    • WorkSource Tillamook
  • Portland-Metro
    • Multnomah County
    • Washington County
  • Rogue Valley
    • WorkSource Grants Pass
    • WorkSource Medford
  • Southwestern
    • WorkSource Douglas
    • WorkSource Curry
    • WorkSource Coos
  • ABOUT