The Oregon Department of Employment and WorkSource Oregon are excited to participate in a pilot program to increase opportunities for people to acquire the skills needed for higher paying jobs. Oregon is one of five states participating in this pilot project, which will launch today, November 1, 2021.

The “Growing Up With Google” program helps ensure that the opportunities created by technology are accessible to everyone. The goal is to help people acquire the right skills for the jobs they want so they can advance their careers. The training is designed for people with no relevant experience looking to enter the tech field.

This program is open to employed and unemployed Oregon residents. To participate, people must complete a iMatchSkills® profile and visit their local Oregon WorkSource Center (in person or virtually) to access the scholarships available for training. The training is self-paced and can last from three to six months.

“All industries need workers with these four IT certifications. Any of these certificates could help people secure in-demand careers and connect them with the top employers who are hiring right now, starting with an average annual salary of $ 63,600 for level positions. entry into all certificate areas, ”said Adalberto Rubio, Business Analyst at Workforce Operations. .

“We are delighted to join Arizona, Connecticut, Nevada and Washington in this unique partnership. ”

Source: WorkSource Oregon