In Lane County there is an organization that thinks about the changing face of today’s work place, the jobs that exist today, will exist tomorrow and about preparing the workforce to fill those jobs.  And, an organization that talks to businesses to determine their workforce needs.  That organization is the Lane Workforce Partnership.  Our mission is to meet the workforce needs of employers and individuals through partnerships and innovation.

Under the leadership of the Lane Workforce Partnership board of directors, The Workforce Network was created to assist employers recruit and retain employees, and to help individuals learn new skills, find employment and progress in their careers.  The Workforce Network , an alliance of workforce organizations, works with over 450 businesses and serves over 6,000 Lane County residents annually.  With two locations in the Lane County area, services are easily accessible to employers looking for skilled employees, individuals searching for a job or seeking skill enhancement.

BUSINESS SERVICES

• Recruit, screen and refer applicants
• Test applicants for skills and aptitudes
• Upgrade employee skills
• Develop customized skills training
• Assist with employee retention
• Provide interview rooms
• Provide labor market information
• Broker of workforce information and services

JOB SEEKER SERVICES

• Skills assessment
• Career exploration and counseling
• Training for skills enhancement and career opportunities
• Job search strategies and job placement
• Resume preparation
• Job opening information
• Information on community resources
• Internet access to employment and training resources
• Community Voice Mail
• Executive Career Finders

For more information on the Lane Workforce Partnership visit our website at  http://www.laneworkforce.org or stop by one of our two locations:

2510 Oakmont Way, Eugene
Lane Community College Campus (bldg.19)