WorkSource Coos
Program Overview
The Oregon Employment Department's STEP program 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.
Meet Your Career Coaches!
Training Opportunities
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South Coast Business offers On-The-Job training and Work Experience opportunities for adults and youth.
Please call (541) 269-2013 or click the logo to connect with South Coast Business. |
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The Southwestern Oregon Workforce Investment Board (SOWIB) created the first BOLI approved apprenticeship for Medical Assistants. For more information please contact Alane Jennings at (844) 532-6893 or click the logo to go direct to the website.
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Southwestern Oregon Community College (SWOCC) offers more than 70 degree and certificate programs including a Flagger Certification. CARE Connections, a local Child Care Resource & referral program, is also a SWOCC community program.
Please call (541) 888-2525 or click the logo to connect with SWOCC. For CARE Connections please call (541) 888-7957 or connect with them on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/CARE-Connections-CCRR-CoosCurry-105433120792959/ For STEP services through SWOCC please contact: step@socc.edu
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For Coos County approved provider for Food Handlers Certification, please call (541) 266-6720 or click the logo to go direct to the website. |
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For OLCC licensing information please call (800) 452-6522 or click the logo to go direct to the website. |
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Coast Trucking School LLC offers CDL training right here in Coos Bay! For more information please call 541-297-2236 or click the logo to go direct to the site |
Employment & Networking Events
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For the most updated events, please visit our WorkSource Coos Facebook page.
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Local Resources
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Oregon Coast Community Action (ORCCA) provides services including the local Food Bank, Head Start, Home Energy Assistance, Home Weatherization and Veteran Services. Please call (541) 435-7080 for more information or click the logo to go direct to their website. |
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The Oregon Department of Human Services offers different types of assistance and services for adults, seniors and children/youth. For more information please call (541) 808-6155 or click the logo to go direct to their website.
For Vocational Rehabilitation, a DHS program assisting individuals with disabilities to get and keep a job, please call (541) 808-6154 or go to https://www.oregon.gov/dhs/employment/VR/Pages/index.aspx for more information. |
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The Oregon Public Utility Commission offers free & discounted cell phone service through the Oregon Lifeline. For more information please call (800) 848-4442 or click the logo to go direct to their website. |
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The Coos Bay Public Library is offering 60 minute computer appointments at this time.
Please call (541) 269-1101 or click the logo to go direct to their website. |
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Goodwill Job Connections offers job search assistance. Please call (541) 808-3707 for more information or to set up an appointment. |
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Coos County Area Transit (CCAT) offers different transportation options in Coos County including bus loops, Dial-A-Ride and Intercity Connections.
For more information please call (541) 267-7111 or click the logo to go direct to their website. |
WorkSource Workshops
For more information and to register for free workshops provided by WorkSource please visit the below link:
Oregon Employment Department Workshop Registration
Oregon Employment Department Workshop Registration
Let's talk about...
Work Readiness. Do you have a career goal? What starting wage are you looking for? Are your workplace skills in demand?
www.careeronestop.org
www.careeronestop.org
Education & Training. Learning a new skill may be your next step. Let's talk about how we can make that happen.
www.oregon.gov/highered/institutions-programs/ccwd/Pages/community-colleges.aspx
www.oregon.gov/highered/institutions-programs/ccwd/Pages/community-colleges.aspx
Job Search Training. Workshops on resume development, job interviews, soft skills, networking, and best practices for virtual interviews.
Job Search & Resume: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tBpcNQIlAjQ , www.job-hunt.org/online-job-search-guide.shtml
Job Search & Resume: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tBpcNQIlAjQ , www.job-hunt.org/online-job-search-guide.shtml
Supervised Job Search. We'll work together so you get the career that matches your interests, skills, and financial needs.
www.qualityinfo.org/jc-jfind?at=1&t1=~~true~true~30~1~25
www.qualityinfo.org/jc-jfind?at=1&t1=~~true~true~30~1~25
Support & Wellness. How are you doing? Looking for work or learning new skills can be stressful. Do you have tools relax and refocus?
discover-uhr.rutgers.edu/layoff-resources/NSCN_Roadmap
discover-uhr.rutgers.edu/layoff-resources/NSCN_Roadmap
Keeping the Job: We want you to be successful and thrive in your new job. Tell us how it's going and we can discuss strategies to stay employed and increase your earnings.
Part 1: youtu.be/DSpDVBwMXAw Part 2: youtu.be/eVDbeJMXn8M
Part 1: youtu.be/DSpDVBwMXAw Part 2: youtu.be/eVDbeJMXn8M
iMatchSkills Login
To login to your iMatchSkills account please, from the below button, navigate to the 'Unemployment' section then 'iMatchSkills Register/Login' and select 'Job Seekers Click Here'.
Opportunity Plan
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Opportunity Plan Worksheet |
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