Workforce Development

The Emerging Welders Program

Take part in a welding training program through Chemeketa Community College at a vastly reduced rate.

To qualify, you must have a criminal conviction and preferably live in Marion, Polk, Yamhill or Linn counties.

We are currently recruiting for Fall Cohort 2025 & Winter Cohort 2026. Spacing is limited. Please fill out the interest form below to get started.

Services We Provide:

• Paid Welding Training Program through
  Chemeketa Community College
• Employment/General Navigation
• Paid supplies/tools
• Referrals for additional resources and
  services through WorkSource Oregon

The Emerging Welders Program is ran by our Reentry Services program in collaboration with Willamette Workforce Partnership and WorkSource Oregon.

For more information, email us at reentryservices@mwvcaa.org, call us at 971-332-5332 or view the flyer below.

Warehouse Certification Training Program

Take part in a four day training program through Chemeketa Community College at a vastly reduced rate.

Our clients (individuals with past criminal convictions) are prioritized in the selection process.

We are currently recruiting for our next training course: Oct. 7th-10th. Spacing is limited. Please fill out the interest form below to get started.

The Four Day Course Will Cover:

• Forklift Safety & Operation Certification
• CPR, AED & First Aid Certification
• Job Search & Hiring Strategies
• & More!

For more information, email us at areli.rios@mwvcaa.org, call us at 971-345-2100 or view the flyer below.