To champion impactful workforce solutions, Northwest Oregon Works acts as a catalyst in workforce development, providing leadership, creating connections, fostering partnerships, and making investments that address the employment needs of individuals and the business community.
As a non-profit organization, we proudly serve Benton, Clatsop, Columbia, Lincoln, and Tillamook counties. Designated by local County Commissioners as the Local Workforce Investment Board for this five-county region, we bring together a diverse coalition of leaders.
Our board is business-driven and enriched by voices from education, economic development, organized labor, community-based organizations, and state agencies. Together, we create opportunities, foster inclusion, and shape a resilient workforce that drives long-term success for individuals and our region.
Our Focus
While we work to address the diverse workforce needs across all businesses and industries, we have strategically prioritized investments in five key sectors vital to the economic health of our region. These focus areas, identified through labor market data, reflect the industries with the greatest potential to drive sustainable growth and high-quality employment:
Supporting innovation and skilled craftsmanship that fuels local economic development.
Investing in a robust workforce to provide quality care and meet the growing needs of our communities.
Empowering this dynamic sector to create jobs, enhance experiences, and sustain vibrant local economies.
Celebrating and expanding the opportunities tied to our region’s rich maritime heritage and resources.
Driving the movement of goods while supporting efficient, sustainable economic growth.
