Value proposition

Our goal is lofty, yet simple: invest in workforce so the community's economy meets everyone's needs

Clackamas Workforce Partnership (CWP) plays a key role in the economic development of Clackamas County. CWP brings together a myriad of employment, training, and educational services to help businesses, youth, and adults achieve their employment goals. Through collaborative efforts, Clackamas Workforce Partnership creates a comprehensive and easily accessed workforce development system for Clackamas County.

A nonprofit organization dedicated to building a strong workforce, Clackamas Workforce Partnership works closely with local businesses and agencies. By building public-private partnerships, CWP attracts funding to help local businesses proactively address a key challenge to their success—securing a skilled, competitive workforce.

Mission: To develop a highly skilled workforce that creates sustained economic prosperity in Clackamas County.

We help businesses grow by making critical investments in workforce training and education, enabling them to stay competitive and prosperous. Workforce initiatives and programs provide employment and training solutions that save businesses time, money and energy in finding and retaining a highly skilled workforce.

Clackamas Workforce Partnership also facilitates ready access to a broad range of employment, education, and related services for job seekers and laid off workers. Employment services are achieved through partnerships with key community agencies, providing employment and training solutions through WorkSource Clackamas. This collaborative work to prepare individuals for in-demand jobs that lead to solid career options includes:
• Skills Assessment
• Career Information
• Workforce Consultations
• Job Search
• Job Training and Education

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