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Community Workforce Navigator Program

The Community Workforce Navigator Program (CWNP) is a neighborhood-based initiative to help unemployed and underemployed residents access jobs and workforce development resources.

Who is this program for?

This program is for individuals seeking employment. Navigators provide the following services:

  • Individual needs assessment
  • Resume review and assistance
  • Interview practice
  • Job leads/referrals
  • Referral to other workforce providers or training
  • Navigation to non-workforce resources (e.g., rent assistance, childcare, food services, clothing, etc.)

Connect with a Community Workforce Navigator

Ryan McCauley

503-849-0887
rmccauley@ulpdx.org
Urban League of Portland

Service area/focus:
City-wide / Manufacturing Industry

Languages:
Ryan provides services in English.

Josh Schneider

503-208-2562
josh@rosewoodinitiative.org
Rosewood Initiative

Service area/focus:
Rosewood Initiative

Languages:
Josh provides services in English or Spanish.

Mulu Terefe

503-969-2769
mterefe@pcc.edu
Portland Community College, WorkSource Portland Metro

Service area/focus:
Our 42nd Ave, Cully Blvd Alliance & St Johns Center for Opportunity

Languages:
Mulu provides services in English or Amharic.
Services are also available in Spanish.

Mursal Ibrahim Khail971

971-380-7702
mursal@divisionmidway.org
Division Midway Alliance

Service area/focus:
Division Midway Alliance

Languages:
Mursal provides services in English, Russian, Persian, Dari, and Pashto.
Services are also available in Spanish and Vietnamese.

Connect with us

Prosper Portland and the City of Portland are committed to providing meaningful access to the Community Workforce Navigator services. To request services in a language not shown above or if you would like program materials translated, please contact:

Amy Fleck-Rosete
Fleck-RoseteA@ProsperPortland.us