In this interview, Kendra Santiago from the Klamath County Economic Development Association (KCEDA) shares what we can look forward to for this year's reboot of the epic Klamath Basin Oktoberfest - Sept 17th, 2022 from 2 pm - 9 pm! Click HERE to learn more and get your tickets Visit their Facebook Page, Oktoberfest Video…

Meet Kristyn Fix, a new edition to the Mid-Columbia Economic Development District (MCEDD) team and their Gorge Tech Alliance guru. She shares with us a bit about the Gorge Tech Alliance and the upcoming Tech Showcase (Sept 28th, 12 - 7:30 pm). While the showcase is an annual event, Fix shares how this year is like none before it. To jump to the Tec…

WorkSource is comprised of numerous organizations that collectively offer employment and training services to job seekers and resources to businesses. EMPLOYER SERVICES Access to the LARGEST POOL of VETTED TALENT in Oregon Specialized recruiters FREE job postings Invitations to recruitment events On-the-job training (salary support up to 50% to a m…

Listen to Oregon State Economists, Josh Lehner and Damon Runberg, explain the status of the Oregon Economy and what's coming next (Recorded during an East Cascades Works Board Meeting in August of 2022). If you want to see the visuals they reference in the podcast you can switch over to the video recording on our YouTube Channel. or download the PP…

This episode lays out free services available to qualifying teens and young adults in Lake and Klamath counties (South Central Oregon) to help them accomplish their goals and thrive. Cara Boyette-Green shares these resources and her individualized solutions plan for each person she serves. Below are examples of some services teens/young adults may …

This episode lays out free services available to qualifying teens and young adults to help them accomplish their goals and thrive. Josh Lagalo from Youth Compass at COIC and Larry Holeman representing Youth Career Connect share these resources and how to access them. Below are examples of some services teens/young adults may qualify for: Re-engagem…

I grew up thinking that working in construction was grueling work that couldn't earn you a comfortable life... Boy was I wrong. ** Spoiler Alert ** Not only do workers in the trades earn WAAAAY more than I thought, they also have the golden ticket to retirement... a PENSION!! A guaranteed monthly income for life that you can start drawing from at a…

Learn about what it takes to be an Oregon Tradeswoman, how to break into it the career, what your earning power will be, and why this could be the best decision you've ever made... Did you know that most union jobs in the trades provide health insurance and even a Pension! Yes, just like teachers and government employees! As you work your way up th…

Asha Aiello shares the resources available through The Association of General Contractors (AGC)and the direction they are headed in this 10 min overview. COVID safety protocols TikTok Influencer Campaign with @biggieclean (a 20-year-old hazardous material cleaner results): 10,000 referrals to the Build Oregon website! 360,000 video plays 61,000 lik…

In less than 15 minutes, learn how your company can save between $1,500 - $9,500 in tax credits! The Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) Guru, Loren Peterson, shares the ins and outs of this program. **Spoiler Alert** Is it easy? YES! Just two tiny forms! The job applicant fills out a super short form during the interview process They qualify (see p…

Learn what East Cascades Works is all about in this 2.5 min presentation that Heather Ficht (Executive Director) gave during the Open Legislative Midterm Session for Oregon State. If you appreciate all things visual, click this link and see her in action.By East Cascades Works