Workforce Training : Economic Empowerment : Programs : Community Action

Workforce Training

In Washington County, the average family of four needs to earn at least $65,000 a year in order to meet all their needs, yet the median wage is only $35,000. One proven way to close this gap is with a better-paying job. Our workforce training programs work with clients to identify career opportunities that lead to living wage jobs. With support and resources, we help people take an important step towards self-sufficiency.

Learn more about our workforce training programs below.

Economic Empowerment

Career Boost

In partnership with WorkSource Beaverton-Hillsboro, Community Action provides Career Boost career coaching and career development programs for SNAP recipients. Career Boost participants can receive assistance with job searching, job training, and job placement support.

Services offered through Career Boost include career coaching, training and education, and job search and placement. Career coaching gives you job search tools and one-on-one coaching. Through training and education, you will gain new skills through training for specific jobs. And with job search and placement, you will create connections with employers and industries with jobs for which you qualify.

To get started, please contact Career Boost at careerboost@caowash.org.

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